How to Encourage Your Family to Talk About Transphobia

"I was sort of curious about if the letter writer has a family where there's often some like, ribbing that goes on," she says. "They might not even be conscious of this, but like, now that you're transitioning, we're a little worried,. because it seems like sometimes trans people are really sensitive and really killjoys." She adds: "It's possible that the parents are kind of thinking like, this is a test balloon...If you can take this joke, then we're going to feel more comfortable and at ease"

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