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[quote=Anonymous]Our 13 yo 8th grader has been questioning her sexual orientation since mid-last school year.  First she was bi.  Then earlier this school year she was a lesbian. After attending a pride support group meeting that included several transgender kids, she announced she is trans.  This was 10 days ago.  Since then, she has gotten her hair cut short, stopped wearing makeup, cleared her closet of any dresses and "girl" clothes, is very put out with us re: our incorrect use of pronouns (we're trying! we said...), etc.

Hub and I were only mildly surprised that she came out as a lesbian, however, we are completely taken aback at the trans identity expression.  We've accepted her identity and and have ongoing discussions about it i.e. we didn't "freak out", doubt her, etc.

Is it possible that a girl who wore a skirt, make up and knee high boots to the support group meeting, who never mentioned anything remotely about feeling like a boy as a child, who was very proud of her developing body/breasts at puberty, etc. could be transgender?  Or could she be a lesbian who has gotten a little turned around in the process?  Serious question.  Maybe she doesn't realize she can just be a lesbian who has short hair, wears men's clothing and no makeup?

We want to support her, and we will, but I would love to hear any educated input from this group. [/quote]

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