Trans
Well 2 start I've always felt different ever since I was 9 i felt something wasn't right I've always wanted 2 be a female I've always felt like I was trapped in this body and couldn't escape and I'm 15 scared 2 death that my mom will catch me using makeup because I live in a homophobic racist family and I will be kicked out but its hard leaving somewhere that I have known for all my life my family dont really get along 2 well but their nice people but I just so badly want 2 tell them my secret before im 2 old an cant fully be me at a young age any suggestions!?
Hi,
You can me ur concerns. I'll listen.
im sorry for you
@slavinaaaaaaaa
I can understand living with difficult family who may not fully understand what you are going through. What has helped for a lot of people I know is getting involved in the LGBTQ community. It can be effective to build a support network within that community and then have the discussion with family. It is your right to live a life true to your own identity. If there is a high probability of conflict arising with the conversation with them, consider writing a letter. Education families can also be effective if they are not resistant to change. Best of luck
@slavinaaaaaaaa I'm sorry about what you're going through. It's hard having to hide your identity, especially from those that are supposed to support you. You might not yet be able to make an independent life for yourself away from your family yet, but you still need and deserve to express yourself.
You might try to find safe spaces for you to be yourself: it may be with the help of a supportive friend(s) that can understand and embrace your identity, or maybe a local LGBT circle if there's one near you. This way you can express your identity and experience who you truly are even if you can't still be independent from your family. Stay safe, but also remember that you deserve to be yourself. I wish you the best!
