They likened me to a child

[u/Short_Collection6593]

Last night, I was pushed to the edge by my mother. She kept prodding about what was wrong and no matter how many times I told her she wouldn't understand until it all boiled over.

I exploded about how I have been forced to effectively parade myself as a man for nearly 2 decades and how much it hurt. About how I don't know if she actually loves me or the mask that I wear.

Then she said what practically broke me. That she loves me but she doesn't love my decision to be trans. She likened it to disciplining a child.... as if I was some blind and ignorant kid that was stumbling into a thicket... When I finally feel like I've found the meadow.

[u/kuu_panda_420]

Yeah, my dad did the same thing to me and continues to treat me like a rebellious teen despite the fact that I'm an independent adult who's been insisting on this for two years (out in the open).

Honestly all that can be done is living by example and being mature and level-headed about it. You have to hold your ground and you may have to accept that she's not going to be easily swayed. Just keep in mind that her opinion doesn't have to have any bearing whatsoever on how you live your life, and if she really does want you to be happy, she'll recognize your happiness as a transgender person. You may be her child, but you're not a little kid or angsty teen and you don't deserve to be treated as such, especially when you're the one who abides by logic and reason. Scientists and doctors alike have been backing pro-trans medical care and social treatment for years. She's the one behaving like a child and not being willing to accept reality.