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Care and Feeding: What to do when your sister reconnects with your parents?

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A younger sister came out as trans and her parents threw her out of the home.

I cut off my parents for doing such an awful thing, and I haven't spoken to them since.

Recently, I found out that Elle has reconciled with them.

I'm torn between wanting to tell her this is a terrible mistake and will end badly.

My granddaughter’s nickname is Beth , but it is a family name going back several generations on our son-in-law's side, with the first female grandchild named Elizabeth Marie .

Some relatives pointed out that this was my ex-wife's name.

Don’t let them see that you’re irritated by their comments, and be ready to change the subject or walk away.

The message your niece is getting, from her own mother, is that it’s not ok to be how and who she is.

Your first responsibility is to your child, and it does matter how other people, including family members and people who regularly see and spend time with her, talk about her disability.

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