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vercetti2021

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3. Just be supportive

Reply to Johnny2X2X (Original post)

Tue May 25, 2021, 10:02 AM

May 2021

I'll be honest. It's harder to transition later in life because hormones effect people differently. So just be as supportive as possible for her. I'm currently going through the same process at age 30. The emotional toll will occur because it's like going through a second puberty.

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A close friend is transitioning, how can I be supportive? [View all] Johnny2X2X May 2021 OP

You both are awesome Duncanpup May 2021 #1

Thanks Johnny2X2X May 2021 #2

Just be supportive vercetti2021 May 2021 #3

ask your friend how you can be the most supportive during their journey samnsara May 2021 #4

Be honest, and just be there for her! woodsprite May 2021 #5

You're already doing it. momta May 2021 #6

my youngest prefers fae/faer. mopinko May 2021 #9

I think it's true that when... momta May 2021 #10

Unless she has asked you to use gender neutral pronouns, use she/her Ms. Toad May 2021 #7

I don't think I've participated in a trans woman is sports thread here Johnny2X2X May 2021 #12

Yay! Ms. Toad May 2021 #14

just apologize immediately if you goof up. mopinko May 2021 #8

I'm not going to lie Johnny2X2X May 2021 #11

Be a friend, be compassionate and prepare for a friend in crisis. FreepFryer May 2021 #13

Lots of good advice above ga_girl May 2021 #15

ask, listen, support them. uriel1972 May 2021 #16

I wish I had a friend like you LiberaBlueDem Aug 2023 #17