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Post by hailstorm on Apr 13, 2015 23:59:34 GMT
This is kind of embarrassing for me to admit, but I have no idea how to do this particular social thing.
So I'm getting the vibe that this friend is hinting to me/others that they're transgender. How do I let them know that I'm supportive of them without scaring them or pressuring?
(Great first post, me. Also, is this the right place, or should I put this in the trans board?)
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Post by Misfit Reindeer on Apr 14, 2015 0:09:41 GMT
No, this is the right place!
Are you able to talk to them about it? Just kind of sit them down and let them know you're supportive of them?
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Post by hailstorm on Apr 14, 2015 0:16:03 GMT
I feel like that would be kind of a weird thing to do given our friendship - they're a pretty reserved person which is why I don't want to scare them
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Post by phlox on Apr 14, 2015 1:15:06 GMT
Maybe you could bring up something about trans rights? Like, start a conversation about, I don't know, why Leelah's Law is necessary, or representation of trans people in media?
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Post by Misfit Reindeer on Apr 14, 2015 1:23:11 GMT
Especially with the whole thing that's happening in the White House!
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Post by hailstorm on Apr 15, 2015 2:07:07 GMT
Yeah I guess that would be a good idea, thank you. Anything else/things I should avoid?
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Post by hailstorm on Apr 25, 2015 3:08:30 GMT
Update to the situation. I was right in my intuition. So yeah I talked to her and stuff tonight so yeah she knows I can be an ally if she needs one at some point.
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Post by Misfit Reindeer on Apr 25, 2015 21:17:53 GMT
Good to hear.
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