The emotional phases families go through when a child is transgender
Helen describes the typical stages families experience - from disbelief and denial, through anger and resistance, to finally acceptance and moving forward with their child's transition
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Dr Helen Webberley, Gender Specialist and Medical Educator
www.helenwebberley.com
www.helenwebberley.com