Parents told me they don’t want another daughter.

My parents had a daughter and a son. That’s a dream for a lot of parents. So they didn’t respond too well to my announcement that I no longer felt happy being a boy.

They also said they wanted me to be safe, and the world isn’t safe for trans people right now. My dad thinks quicker than me and his voice is louder than mine so I found it hard to explain that transitioning is the only way I can enjoy life. So I just gave up and apologised, even though there was nothing to apologise for.

And now I don’t know if the topic will ever be brought up again. They’re probably avoiding it because it’s an uncomfortable topic for us all. It really, really sucks.