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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]FWIW His partner is supportive and has publicly said as much. Lovingly [/quote]
I don’t know his wife’s sexual orientation but maybe it’s more fluid and she doesn’t care what the gender presentation is as long as Elliot is happy. [b]But what is a straight spouse suppose to do in that situation? [/b]I understand being compassionate and loving towards the transgender spouse but I can’t imagine staying with my husband if he transitioned. I really hope society becomes more accepting of people so these situations are less likely to happen. It can be devastating for a spouse to deal with especially if there are kids involved.[/quote]
Leave. It would be horribly painful to have your world change so much, but you are not a bad person for not wanting to remain married. I would also think you’d have long-term counseling that could hopefully allow you to get to a place where there can be good co-parenting. And the kids absolutely need a good counselor.[/quote]

I appreciate your comment. I haven’t confided in any friends or family yet and I can’t tell you how alone I feel in this situation. There is hardly any support online for women like me. I know my situation isn’t the same as Elliot’s marriage but I just wanted whoever is reading this to know that behind these brave and courageous transgender individuals there may be a spouse whose life is left in pieces. [/quote]

Hi PP. I'm not married to a trans person, but I was raised by one. I just want you to know that your partner coming out as trans doesn't make you pansexual (someone who is attracted to trans and cis people of any gender). Your spouse has no obligation to pretend to be someone they aren't. But neither do you. [/quote]

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