How do you come to terms with your gender identity when your family will not accept it?

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I have known for years that my gender identity does not match what my family expects and believes. I am not ready to come out but I am struggling enormously with the gap between who I am inside and how I am living. How do you cope with this while still dependent on a non-accepting family?

nathan_scott · Accepted Answer

Your safety comes first always. Build community outside your family first, whether online or with supportive friends. Having people who see and affirm who you are makes the family situation more bearable while you are not yet in a position to be fully out.

nolan_reed · Answer

Organizations like The Trevor Project have crisis support and resources specifically for people in your situation. You do not have to navigate this completely alone and there are people who understand exactly what you are going through.

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