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[quote=Anonymous]If you want to maintain your connection to your child, have a frank discussion with them.  Tell them that you love them and that you want to support them as they discover themself, but you aren't sure how.  Ask them to tell you how they want you to support them and do your best to honor those things.  Each person's journey may be different (as you can see from some of the responses).  The point is not how these people transitioned or needed support, but what your child needs for support.  The most important factor to convey is that you love and support them.  It's not only important for you to believe that, but for your child to understand and believe it.  After that, the details can be worked out.

Your child is/was afraid to come out to you because they don't fully believe that your love is greater than your belief in traditional gender models.  You need to convince your child that it is.  And note, I'm not saying that you don't love your child enough.  I'm saying that your child is not convinced that your love is enough in this situation.  And you need to convince them that it is.[/quote]

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