What does trans stand for?

Trans is an umbrella term to describe people whose gender is not the same as, or does not sit comfortably with, the sex they were assigned at birth. Trans people may describe themselves using one or more of a wide variety of terms, including (but not limited to) transgender, non-binary, or genderqueer.

What does trans mean for a girl?

A trans woman is a woman who was assigned male at birth. Trans women have a female gender identity, may experience gender dysphoria, and may transition; this process commonly includes hormone replacement therapy and sometimes sex reassignment surgery, which can bring relief and resolve feelings of gender dysphoria.

What do parents want to know when you come out as transgender?

In most cases, parents (supportive or not) are going to want to know what it means that you’re “suddenly” transgender (even if it’s not sudden), and what you plan to do. 5. Are you currently in therapy? You don’t necessarily have to come out by yourself.

How can I help my son who is transgender?

Simple Ways to Start Supporting Your Transgender Child Always use the child’s preferred gender pronouns and preferred names. Be your child’s advocate – call out transphobia when you see it and ask that others respect your child’s identity. Educate yourself about the concerns facing transgender youth and adults.

How do you feel when you come out as trans?

You may have total certainty within, feeling sure of your dysphoria and eager to express it. Or you may be battling self-doubt, and dealing with the challenge of trying to parse what’s going on inside your own head. People come out as trans with a variety of personal attitudes—but regardless, we can never control the reactions we’re going to get.

Is transgender identity a mental illness?

To be clear, transgender identity is not a mental illness. The “disconnect” transgender people often experience is a persistent and authentic disconnect between the sex assigned to them at birth and their internal sense of who they are.