In the past, I found out that one of my acquaintances' children is a member of the LGBT community. Thinking little of this, I put it into the back of my mind. Today, I found out that this girl (for now) is identifying as a male, prefers to use he, him, and his pronouns, and goes to a LGBT group affiliated with the LGBT center I used to volunteer at.
It's going to be hard for me (at first) getting used to using the new pronouns, as this youth is already going through a female puberty. S/he has already developed breasts, and is at an age where puberty blockers should be used if s/he doesn't want to develop other female characteristics, such as widened hips. But, should I tell the parents what to look out for? I'm of mixed mind, as I don't want to get involved unless I am asked to get involved.
Right now, the parents may think that she is going through a phase that she'll grow out of. I hope they are right. If not, I know this youth will be loved whatever gender s/he identifies as being....
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