A mom’s story of accepting her 21-year-old transsexual daughter |
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Denise LeClair published a great article in Transgender Tapestry #112, Summer 2007 about a mom’s acceptance of her 21 year old trans daughter. That article is now available online:
One night last fall, right before Halloween, I had an uncanny urge to look clearly at [my child’s] bank account on line, as our accounts are linked. I never paid much attention to his account, because he spent very little, and his money would last most of the school year. But I noticed that his balance was going down faster than usual, so I drew in a deep breath and looked closely, again with that old anxiety wrapped around my heart. What was I afraid I’d see?
What I saw was several online purchases to pharmacies out of the country. That was it!! Now I knew!! He had a drug problem, and that explained it. I was determined to get to the bottom of this for once and for all. I dialed his cell phone, and he answered it, which was unusual, as I typically would have to leave a message. I demanded to know what he was buying online. I wanted the truth, no more deception; I needed to know what was going on. I took a deep breath and waited for his reply.
“Hormones, Mom, I’m buying hormones.” For a brief second I pictured his purchasing some type of steroid or muscle building product that enhance athletic performance,and felt a relief. That was it, he was going to the gym, and pumping iron. Kind of expensive, but OK, great! I attempted to verify this with him, and his reply was something that rocked my world. “No mom, it’s not that. I am a transsexual.”
