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Johnny2X2X

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Reply to Duncanpup (Reply #1)

Tue May 25, 2021, 09:49 AM

May 2021

This person told my wife years ago, but kept it hidden from me because they were worried about how I'd feel towards them if I knew. In their mind I was this macho type dude who might think less of them. When I found out they were dressing as a woman often it didn't phase me one bit, same person I've always known.

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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