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— such as social transition, consulting with a gender-disorder-trained provider to discuss future medical transition, joining support groups in the community or simply continuing with counseling while sorting out feelings. When receiving confirmation that your child has GID, you might have a sea of emotions, which are completely normal. Whether you have happy emotions, feel angry and hostile or are in denial, consider seeking counseling to help you cope as a parent.
Social transition — defined as when
a person begins to live as the gender identified with rather than the gender associated with biological sex — can be a difficult time for both the child and the family. This can include changes in attire, hairstyle and name. During the first few days or even weeks of a social transition, it might be beneficial to go to a place where your child is not known in order to explore feelings
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while living in the different gender without the added stress of social stigma from peers, teachers and other community members. Medical transition can include puberty
blockers and cross-sex hormones (testosterone or estrogen), but this treatment is not initiated until your child has been through extensive psychological counseling and evaluation. Before this step, your child’s provider should explain the potential health risks associated with cross-sex hormones and have you and your child consent to treatment. Your transgender child will not have an
easy road ahead. Transgender kids are at increased risk for bullying, sexual assault and discrimination from peers, teachers and even some family members. Because of this stress, your child needs support and unconditional love more than ever. Many resources exist to help parents handle the child’s school setting (dressing room, bathroom, bullying), inform family members
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