I’m a grandmother Very fond of my 17 -year -old nephew, which I have always dealt with. As a child he was closed and elusive, taking refuge in technology. Now he suffers from gender dysphoria And, despite the psychological support and the alias path at school, he continues to feel uncomfortable with his male identity. The parents, initially worried, now accept his decision. I am upset and please for him, wondering what his future will be.
GEM
Dear Gemmafew things in a few lines. Gender dysphoria, which can emerge in adolescence but sometimes has signs from childhood, puts a strain on the serenity of the people involved. First of all, of the boy, for many reasons: the inner conflict between a sexually characterized body in a sense and a different perception of his own gender identity; the difficulty of making others understand their suffering and obtaining respect; The concern about one’s future, both in terms of acceptance by others and of the possibility of living satisfactory love relationships.
These concerns are reflected, in anguished, on the people next to him. For this, the attitude cannot be ideological, with an abstract position on these issues, of acceptance or refusal for the party taken. On everything must prevail the safeguarding the relationship With your nephew, who have accompanied from the first years of life, with an attitude of understanding for his feeling bad and respect for his times and choices.
Being an affectionate and constant presence for him, as you have always done, is already a precious gift, which offers him security and support in moments of greatest fragility. I’m sure you will accompany him with your concern even in the years to come. For him and for you who love him, the support of expert and sensitive professional figures will not be missing.
