How Do I Tell My Family I Want To Be A Girl

[Stacey101]

I have wanted to be a girl for some time, so how should I tell my family I want to change sex, and should I wear a dress and tights to let them know

[Old_Geezer]

Just tell them, and they'll probably tell you that you will grow out of it and accept who you really are, eventually. Acceptance of what you can not change is one of the ways to a calm life.

[Tilly2]

They probably know anyway, Stacey. You need to sit down and have a discussion with them. Don't try to shock them into acceptance. Take one step at a time.

[Zacs-Master]

There are lots of websites with advice on this. You’ll probably get some predjudiced opinions on here rather than the specialist advice you need:
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/gender-identity/transgender/coming-out-trans

https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/media/1054/coming-out-guide-for-t-people.pdf

https://prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu/sites/72/2012/03/COMING-OUT-TRANS-Blank.pdf

[rowanwitch]

For some time is worrying.... I would have expected fed you would have known all the way through your young life if you were the wrong sex, but talk it over with your family, and if they are comfortable with it, try like living as a girl when you are at home. When you are really sure, then ask you GP for help and a referral to the appropriate service in your area. It may be enough to have a female persona you can switch to for a while. It may also be worth looking for young trans groups on -line and exchange stories.

[bobbinwales]

Dr Squad is around I think....hopefully he will see this and give advice

[Bazile]

Does sqad give advice on this topic ?

[LadyCG]

Can you have a chat with your School Counsellor first? They might be able to give you some advice about how to initiate a conversation with your parents.

[douglas9401]

I don't think he does, Bazile, because he's a man of science.

[anneasquith]

It may be helpful to know what age you are ?

[Stacey101]

I am 14