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Anon has a supportive dad (lemy.lol)

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[–] midnight_puker@sh.itjust.works 75 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I wish I had this kind of support growing up. I'm in my 30s and still reeling from all the psychological damage done to me in my youth.

[–] BellyPurpledGerbil@sh.itjust.works 25 points 3 months ago

I got this kind of support from my parents nearly 20 years ago. It was absolutely lucky and I got access and care in ways others didn't. It made me feel guilty the older I got and the more trans friends I made, who didn't have anything close to what I had. I feel very sad about it. My life wasn't perfect, I still have problems, but probably way fewer than the alternative.

In my day to day life I try to make up for it by helping other trans people. I become the support that I always had. It's not as easy as it looks. Hope you're doing well and I wish for you and others reading this to find support where you can get it. I know I'm trying to pay it forward. And so will others. Look for the helpers.