My son came out as transgender and I am proud of him but I grieve the daughter I thought I had and feel guilty for mourning something that was never real.
More people experience this than they realize.
A child's gender transition can trigger complex grief about assumptions and expectations while also challenging the parent's understanding of their own role and knowledge.
“Where Are You with Parenting and identity — who are you beyond parent??”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.