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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here-On a positive note it appears my friend is doing relatively well, better than I thought she would at first, although it is quite a rough road she is on.  I agree with those who say she will likely never fully recover.

On the other hand, I just found out that the grandson had been struggling with his gender identity and was attempting to live as a female, something I had not known.  I fear that his extremely evangelical parents and church family made this very difficult for him and that is likely at least partly why he decided to end his life. I do not know the details. It's really hard for me to imagine how his family's Christian faith is helping them under these circumstances, although I hope it is.  I think my friend, his grandmother, is probably handling it better than his parents are.[/quote]

You are really disgusting.  As you said, you DO NOT KNOW THE DETAILS.  So STFU. [/quote]

OP here-Thanks for expressing your Christian viewpoint.  Sorry whatever I said triggered you past the point of decent discourse.

I am not a troll and none of this is made up, unfortunately.  I appreciate those who gave me some replies that have been helpful and for those who so easily lose their composure and lash out, yikes!  Glad I don't know you IRL.[/quote]

DP. OP, pp lost it, yes, and I too am not convinced you’re not a troll.

Whatever the case, though, it’s too bad you haven’t listened to any of the comments about judging people when you have so few facts.[/quote]

OP here-I've known this family since before this kid was born. I know how they live their lives. I also know more than I am saying on DCUM. that's related to protecting anonymity.  Perhaps I am being too judgmental but no more than some of the nasty, vicious commenters are being judgmental about me without knowing all the facts either.[/quote]

But you didn’t know the grandchild was transgender, and you only viewed your friend’s pain in context of her faith not helping her, and blamed the parents and church for the child’s death without any reason or evidence given. If that’s how you act as a family friend, you need to reflect on what a friend is.[/quote]

I don't live near them anymore, I am only a long distance friend with the grandmother at this point.  Since learning what happened I have wondered about how she could possibly be handling this tragedy and hoped her faith would help her.  The judgmental nature of the replies, from Christians I assume, makes me wonder how being one could help anybody. Maybe you need to reflect on how your response is helpful at all.  You have no clue how I act as her friend so why even bother to reply?[/quote]

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