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What they are doing to girls is cruel. ๐Ÿ’“๐Ÿ’“๐Ÿ’“. Hang in there

I had gender dysphoria as a child. I am now a mom with an amazing husband and a life I simply never envisioned. I have grown to love my strong, but comically female body. I have also grown to realize I will always hate pink, Barbie; princesses, and tea parties.

Time is your friend. There is no โ€œrightโ€ way to be a girl. There are no right clothes, no right personality traits, no right hobbies. I never played with dolls (stuffed animals were my thing). Iโ€™m as shocked as everyone else I chose such a traditional and normal life (it was never forced upon me).

We get this one body. Growing up being a girl doesnโ€™t always feel like a gift. It feels like it invites judgement and silly expectations. But as an adult it is so powerful.

My ๐Ÿ’” for what you must be going through. Lead with real love. Make sure sheโ€™s knows sheโ€™s not alone. Time will heal her wounds and insecurities if she will be patient and let it. ๐Ÿ’“๐Ÿ’“๐Ÿ’“

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