I use they/them pronouns and my grandmother keeps saying she is too old to learn new words and I am watching our relationship die over grammar.
More people experience this than they realize.
The refusal to adopt new language for identity recognition transforms grammar into a battleground where acceptance of personhood hangs on willingness to learn new words.
“Where Are You with Discrimination as belonging denied?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.