Hi @utgard ❤️
It sounds like you’ve been having a hard time feeling supported and understood by your parents and I am so sorry to hear that. However, you should be proud of yourself for reaching out for support and sharing your story here on ReachOut.
It can be very tricky when our parents have different opinions to us, and while sometimes their views can be expressed as a ‘joke’, it can be hurtful if there’s some truth to these jokes. I am sorry that they have said or done hurtful things, you do not deserve that at all.
I think if you are comfortable doing so, having clear communication with your parents may help. I definitely agree that coming out isn’t something you should have to do, but maybe having direct conversations around your sexuality and gender identity may help you set clear boundaries about how you want to be treated. After all, you deserve to be respected and shouldn’t have to deal with hurtful comments or actions. Your feelings of wanting gender euphoria are completely valid and you have every right to achieve this.
You may also want to check out the Sexuality section on ReachOut as it covers peoples different experiences of coming out as well as some support services for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Sending love 🫶🏻
