Looking for help.

[Anyatimenow]

Hi. So I came out to my mom that I was transgender but she doesn't believe that I am serious. Even after a few weeks, she still doesn't think that I am transgender and thinks I am making it up. I am just looking for any advice as to what to do about this. I haven't told many people yet but I would like to come out by summer. Thank you in advance for any advice.

[VickySGV]

What mom does not know is that GD is not going to go away, but for now at least you may be better off not bringing it up until you are out of her house.  Once out and on your own, then it does not matter what she thinks.  Based on your state, you are going to have some troubles for a while longer, but there are LGBT Community Centers in the state that can give you a place to go for friendship and some strategic planning for what is ahead.  Living your life for you, one day at a time is not the best, but still better than the alternative..

[Kirsten]

Try giving her some literature on trans and gender dysphoria. Don’t be pushy, but stay firm if it’s not an abusive situation with her. Being at home will mean you have to work with family, but with some education, and loving parents, I think you can help her to see the light. 

In the meantime, be as true to yourself as you can. Even try to find a therapist to talk with, or at least a very trusted friend. It really helps to have an outlet where you can relieve some of the stresses of the dysphoria. 

[Anyatimenow]

Thank you both so much! I am planning on joining a support group soon when I turn 18. I will also try to get her to learn more about what it means to be transgender and other things like gender dysphoria. I will try to get a gender therapist/ any therapist to talk to about this and I will try to go on my own when I can. Thank you!