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Re: Parents Supporting Unwell Adult Children

hello @spr14 and welcome to the forum

we are here for you , remember you are not alone my friend

Re: Parents Supporting Unwell Adult Children

Hello @spr14 

Your child has so much grief now, but things can turn around for her.  Maybe if she can find online groups it will help take the edge off it.

I, and a daughter have struggled with gender identity.  She became so nitpicky, no matter how accepting I was, that she went off at me for not knowing all the differences between the state laws.

 

Quite a few people have posted about their own experiences being transgender on the forum. We have a regular who has raised a trans child and has a grandchild. You are not alone even in this brave new shifting world.

 

 

Re: Parents Supporting Unwell Adult Children

Thanks heaps @Appleblossom, shall have to try the zoo with the grandson for our next outing ๐Ÿ˜Š

Re: Parents Supporting Unwell Adult Children

Yes, thanks again, @Faith-and-Hope, really starting to set, push, and stick to a few boundaries this week, just surviving the past few weeks lol, after a lot.of stressful situations in a period of months, it doesnt rain it pours, time for some everlasting sunshine... (if only!) โ˜€๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ˜€

Re: Parents Supporting Unwell Adult Children

So sorry to hear about the loss of the triplets, and your sons relationship, that must be very tough on you also. Take care.

Re: Parents Supporting Unwell Adult Children

Hi @spr14   your post moved me so I wanted to let you know you are not alone.  I have a transgender nonbinary adult child who came out about 7 years ago.  And they also have PTSD.  If you want to talk with me just tag me - put the @ symbol in front of my name and it should show up in a drop-down menu.

Tagging @Former-Member  here too.  Can you give @spr14 the Queer Line number please.  @spr14 they do telephone counselling for anyone who is going through transition as well as their families and carers.  Could be a good support for you to reach out to.

You'll mostly find me on the 'A Long Rave' thread in the Lived Experience forum if you want to have a conversation with me.

Re: Parents Supporting Unwell Adult Children

Hi @spr14 

Welcome to the forum and thank you for sharing your experience, there are a lot of kind and understanding people in the forum, I hope you find the help you are looking for. You might find the following sites helpful.

http://seahorsevic.com.au/main/?page_id=202

https://qlife.org.au/

https://gendercentre.org.au/

https://transgendervictoria.com/

http://www.switchboard.org.au/

https://au.reachout.com/articles/lgbtqi-support-services

 

Take care

SleepyPanda

 

Re: Parents Supporting Unwell Adult Children

yes , thank you @Tufftimes Heart

how are you going today

Hello @Appleblossom , @eth , @Faith-and-Hope ,

Re: Parents Supporting Unwell Adult Children

Okay thanks, @Shaz51, I've been cooking Gluten free treats for my youngest (the fussy Aspy son was diagnosed with Coeliacs Disease 6 months ago), so as cooking cheers me up, I've done a lot this weekend, after the grandson and I finished our fun outings yesterday. ๐Ÿ˜Š
I hope you are having a nice weekend, with a little you time, and relaxation along the way โ˜•

Re: Parents Supporting Unwell Adult Children

Ooooooh ..... having baby-dragon-fire moments with my youngest at the moment ..... sheโ€™s stressed and takinโ€™ in out on her mumma..... big time ..... then apologising, before doing it again.  

 

Feeling pretty short on stuffing at the moment, but she is achieving in her studies so I hope she will settle again shortly.

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