#Happy daily life

[guideoflife]

[everythingisliminal]

I did it. I called my parents, told them they need to use they/them for me for us to have a healthy relationship, and it worked.

My dad said his love for me is unconditional and he's invested in getting this right. My mom asked in a strained tone how this affects my relationship with my husband, how she's supposed to refer to me with people in her life, etc. (best case scenario given how abysmal this convo went with her a year ago). And we ended it all with our life updates and "I love you"s.

Since it took a lot of research to find articles more suited to adult children coming out as trans/nonbinary, here's the list of (primarily non-aggressive) resources on terms and mindset I texted them in case they can help anyone else:

Itchy sweaters: An ally’s guide to understanding late-in-life pronoun and gender changes (new pronouns = softer sweater metaphor)

Your adult child just came out as non-binary. Now what? (terminology)

The Wonderful World of Gender: What It Means to Be Nonbinary (terminology)

What Does It Mean to Misgender Someone? (terminology)

8 Things I’ve Learned Parenting a Non-Binary Kid That Might Help You (acknowledges parent's emotional response)

Edit:

OMG Y'ALL MY MOM JUST TEXTED THIS

"I know I was quiet in today's conversation but you are my child and I love you and support you. I want nothing but happiness and a healthy life for you!!!😉😀"

[petrichara]

Trying to remember the last time I played hide and seek. The last time I said hi to everyone on the street or saw the girls I spent every day of six years with. The last time my dad picked me up, or my mum brushed my hair. When was the last time I dressed without consideration? There is so much to think about now. I remember falling on the grass at school and making stories with the clouds. Hanging upside down from the swing and realising how big the world was. I wonder on the path of growing when we stop feeling big. I am taller now, smaller still.

[fairydrowning]

in order to live a happy life, you must romanticize everything (and see a good therapist).

[zopwater]

Comfort is key to a good rest

[daily-smallishbeans]

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dream teamup honestly

[tio-trile]

Some meme doodles I did while working on episode 5 "Halfway House" 😅

[courtingwonder]

Treat Emotions Like Visitors Who Are Just Passing Through

[11oh1]

[kalofi]

happy pride month here’s my contribution of trans nanami who didn’t transition until after he left jjtech and so when he comes back a brick shithouse it throws everyone for a loop. the group chat and i have dubbed this pre-t version of him nananiña. naniña for short

[thismommyisforreal2]

My dears, I wish you a nice end of work 🙋🏼‍♀️⚧️🤗😘

[covesdadappreciation]

Liz: So, how's parenthood treating you?

MC: Good. I didn't expect this much crying though...

Liz: Don't worry, that's normal for babies

MC: The baby? I was talking about Cove

Cove, sobbing from the next room with the baby: I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!

[hanansy]

[minimalist-quotes]

People are not showing off. They are genuinely sharing happy moments and achievements. Maybe you are viewing from a jealous point of view.

[astrogirlythings]