A few months ago, our 23-year-old child, who was assigned male at birth, called us and said they were thinking about suicide.
After losing one child to suicide, we were distraught and panicked, but we also knew what steps to take to help. Our child immediately started counseling, which brought to the surface a truth they have known for most of their life but could only verbalize through assistance from professionals.
Our child invited my husband and me to their home and shared with us that her spirit does not match her body. She is transgender.
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