Jan 19, 2023Liked by Margit Detweiler, Liz Thompson
My eldest came to me and told me they were having mental health issue because their outside doesn’t match their inside. They came out as NB on Coming Out Day but presents as masculine. It was so hard to hear. My ex and I are working on finding a therapist to help work through these feelings. I’m also working on solutions to their body image issues. Couple that with their diagnosis yesterday of shingles (at 17!!) and I’m feeling at a loss because I want to help but feel overwhelmed.
Jan 19, 2023Liked by Margit Detweiler, Liz Thompson
Yikes, shingles? (That was the easiest part to reply to.) Sending much love and empathy your way. My youngest came out as gender fluid this past summer and more recently shared she identifies as trans. It is overwhelming and we've been lucky to connect with lots of resources locally, including support groups for her and for us as parents.
I learned a good friend just passed away this morning — he was the "Fred" in my friend Shelly and my B-52s fandom. One of those bright lights that you can't believe could possibly be extinguished. So I'm sad but sitting in my grief a bit and remembering some really hilarious times with him.
Jan 19, 2023Liked by Margit Detweiler, Liz Thompson
I euthanized my Rottweiler and best friend of ten years on Tuesday. His cancer came back right before Christmas and he went downhill rapidly. Still feeling numb and lost while also relieved that he isn't suffering anymore.
Those are all big things!!
My eldest came to me and told me they were having mental health issue because their outside doesn’t match their inside. They came out as NB on Coming Out Day but presents as masculine. It was so hard to hear. My ex and I are working on finding a therapist to help work through these feelings. I’m also working on solutions to their body image issues. Couple that with their diagnosis yesterday of shingles (at 17!!) and I’m feeling at a loss because I want to help but feel overwhelmed.
Yikes, shingles? (That was the easiest part to reply to.) Sending much love and empathy your way. My youngest came out as gender fluid this past summer and more recently shared she identifies as trans. It is overwhelming and we've been lucky to connect with lots of resources locally, including support groups for her and for us as parents.
I learned a good friend just passed away this morning — he was the "Fred" in my friend Shelly and my B-52s fandom. One of those bright lights that you can't believe could possibly be extinguished. So I'm sad but sitting in my grief a bit and remembering some really hilarious times with him.
I euthanized my Rottweiler and best friend of ten years on Tuesday. His cancer came back right before Christmas and he went downhill rapidly. Still feeling numb and lost while also relieved that he isn't suffering anymore.