8) How do you deal with being read mis-genderd in the beginning of transitioning by people?
As I am not full time at the moment and spend more time in boy mode, I don't really experience being read mis-genderd. However with being in boy mode and called ma'am and miss really lift my spirits. The only issue I sort of have is with my parents. Since coming out to them, they seem to constantly re-affirm that I am their son. I don't know if they are doing it more often than what they used to or if I'm just more sensitive to it. Just seems a lot of "...my son" "...that's my boy" stuff. I know it is hard for them to get used to now having another daughter after having a son for 34 years. I just hope when I'm out full time, whenever that will be, that they will be more sensitive. And I know slips happen. I was referred to as uncle by one of my friends and I know it was an honest slip. That really doesn't bother me. Maybe I'm weird that it doesn't get to me as much. Do I hate being called sir at a store or restaurant? Yes, but I can't blame them if I'm out in boy mode. Maybe I will feel differently when I'm out full time. Only time will tell.
well i hope you are able to have better experiences to boost your happiness factor. :)
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