Redditor bridesman16 is a 27-year-old woman who is getting married next year. We all know how stressful it is to plan the perfect wedding, and the road to her nuptials was no exception. The drama involved her and her brother butting heads over his position in the wedding party, which led to him making her […] More
What’s in a name? We all have one. Some are great, some not. And the beauty that people never seem to realize is… names are not permanent. You can change your name. Now, will everyone like your choice? Probably not. And there in lies the rub. Case in point… Redditor redlady1917 wanted to discuss their […] More
Being able to be your authentic self is life affirming. Trans and nonbinary people have been hiding for far too long, suppressing their identity for other people’s comfort. So when they come out, they need to stay out. But even with the best of intentions people will ask allowances of them that may make things […] More
When a person tells you who they are, we are suppose to respect it and move on. That has been the basis of what trans people have been trying to explain. Which is why the topic of deadnaming and misgendering is so hurtful. So many people still refuse to get it. Case in point… Redditor […] More
When it comes time to get married, one of the worst things people could imagine is their family not getting along with their future spouse. And for many, this fear becomes reality. For her wedding, Interesting_Ad_144 just wanted to get through it without issue. That became impossible after her family found out her fiancé is […] More
Relationships between stepparents and stepchildren tend to walk a difficult line. Being the new spouse of one of the child’s parents, stepparents often work hard to gain their acceptance. And stepchildren might work hard to win the support of their new stepparent, in an effort to keep the new family dynamic as happy as possible. […] More
It can feel like a lot to get the support of your family when you’re in a non-traditional relationship. And while some may support you, others may be too obstinate. Redditor ThrowRAbabyontheway fell in love with his significant other before he came out as trans. The original poster (OP) is still with him, and what’s […] More
For many of us, we would do practically anything to make sure our younger siblings are properly cared for. But even in that endeavor, there should be limits, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor myclothes-aita wanted to support his transgender brother by providing him with new clothes and a place to stay. […] More
Respect is one of the cornerstones of any relationship, but particularly familial ones. The importance of feeling valued and seen by family cannot be overstated, particularly during family get-togethers. Unfortunately, this feeling isn’t always easy to come by. What happens when the big family event comes along and you don’t just feel unseen, you feel […] More
Parents always want to be there for their children. Particularly, as their children grow up and begin to discover who they are, parents should want to make sure their children know they love and support them. Even if it means cutting out friends or family. In the case of Redditor sarah_q_harmony, that meant boycotting Christmas […] More
Being outed is a horrible experience. Everyone who is part of the LGBTQ+ community deserves to navigate that journey as they see fit. But it can be a tricky process for many, and every person involved, in one way or another, may have some misunderstandings when it comes to revelations. Case in point… Our Redditor […] More
Coming out as trans is currently a difficult affair in the United States. Legislators are making it more and more difficult for trans kids, in particular, to be honored as their gender. Parents often continue to make the situation difficult as well. One trans Redditor, UnGeneric_Human, found himself in a situation where his parents were […] More
