my father got angry, saying he “didn’t raise his son to be a sissy”. I responded though by saying: “Who said just because I’m a trans girl that I’m a sissy? 💪” To that he got pissed but couldn’t say anything in response.
lol, you are a legend
Well done for telling them and being strong in the face of such a hostile reaction. I'm sorry it went like this. Don't let them get you down, and treat yourself well this Christmas. I hope one day they find a way to be more compassionate and mature.
It is mildly disappointing that they're like this, I honestly feel more bad for them and how it'll affect them. Other than that though I don't take it personally, I guess since I used to be like them in my beliefs so I know why they're like that and it doesn't hurt me. I hope at the very least for their sake they can learn to overcome their bigotry in the future, though I know it'll likely never happen.
By the way, I did leave shortly after the incident. I just got a Tupperware container, packed it full of food for me to eat when I got home, and I got in my car and left.
So sorry to hear this, though, I have to commend your apparent calm and mesured approach you had to face them head on.
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Props for having the courage, it is up to them whether or not they want to get over their phobia. I hope you have a good life regardless.
Sorry to hear that :/
I think you handled it well.
Sorry girl, but good for you for living your truth anyway! Happy holidays!
That sounds really hard, sorry you had to go through that.
Yeah I guess, I don't really feel that bad though, just kind of sorry for them that they can't be better people. Like I said it doesn't surprise me. They think it's a phase right now. I wonder what they'll say when I have boobs. Actually I'm kinda excited to see. I got some good comebacks for whatever they might say 😈
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