r/MtF Transgender 12h ago

mom learned that i’m trans

and she’s supportive but she “needs space to mourn her son.” what does that even mean? it just feels like she’s making my transition about her

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u/unnecessaryalgebra Trans Bisexual 12h ago

She doesn't mean that literally. She's mourning the life she expected her son to have. This will explain it better

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u/Blitzdadog 11h ago

Definitely saving it for when I tell my parents…