I'm a parent, not a spouse, but the time my teenager was out to immediate family but not the world…

When this happens, the spouse often gets asked to conceal the secret, which can isolate them from family and friends as they feel like they are being deceptive about their partner’s true identity. The isolation of not having anyone to confide in is incredibly stressful. I know the stress because I have kept my secret for over 50 years. But that was my choice.
Transitioning Together: Help for Straight Partners During Gender Change
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Mary DeVries
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I'm a parent, not a spouse, but the time my teenager was out to immediate family but not the world was the toughest part of transition. PFlag helps loads.
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Written by Mary DeVries4.2K Followers
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I delight, despair and write about a life lived around the world. Fueled by Yorkshire Gold tea.
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