Imagine having a child who’s struggling with their identity, and one parent refuses to accept them for who they are. That’s the heartbreaking situation one dad is facing. His wife is refusing to accept their transgender son, even after years of therapy and discussions. The father has had enough and finally told his wife to ‘get over herself’ and support their son, leading to a tense standoff between the couple.
Child’s Struggle Since Age 8

Therapy and Bonding Time ⏰

Dad’s Acceptance, Mom’s Denial

Wife Clings to ‘Daughter’ ♀️

Years of Conversations ️

Wife’s Attempts to Convince Son

Refusing to Use Chosen Name

Facebook Drama

Dad Steps In

Telling Wife to Get Over Herself

Wife’s Emotional Response

Accusations of Insensitivity

Tense Household

Sister’s Opinion

Dad’s Doubts

A Father’s Fight for His Trans Son
In a world where acceptance is key, one father is doing everything he can to support his transgender son. Despite years of therapy and discussions, his wife continues to deny their son’s identity. The situation escalates when the father tells his wife to ‘get over herself’ and support their son, leading to a tense standoff. While some may argue that the father’s approach was insensitive, it’s clear that he’s fighting for his son’s happiness and well-being. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Supporting trans child is crucial, wife needs to understand ASAP

Supportive comments for dad of trans son dealing with unsupportive wife
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Agreement and support for accepting a trans child

Fatherhood is not defined by gender. NTA for supporting son.

Supportive comment and replies applaud OP for standing up for son

Supportive dad stands up for trans son against unsupportive wife
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Supportive dad defends trans son against unsupportive mother

Mother’s grief over son’s transition, but NTA suggests therapy

Supportive comment applauds dad for accepting trans son despite wife’s denial

NTA for not tolerating wife’s ‘mourning’ over trans son

Trans son praises dad’s support and suggests therapy for wife ❤️

Supporting your trans child is crucial. NTA for doing so.

Supporting your trans child is more important than ‘losing a daughter’

Trans man and commenter agree: ‘mourning’ narrative is harmful
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Fatherly love is not inferior to motherly love.

Commenter praises OP for supporting trans son, suggests therapy for wife.

Supportive comment suggests therapy to aid transition process.

Supportive comment on handling trans son’s transition, encourages wife’s acceptance.

Highlighting the importance of supporting trans youth

Father’s unwavering support for trans son wins hearts ❤️

Commenter defends dad supporting trans son, calls mom TA

A trans commenter praises the dad for supporting his son, while criticizing the mother for refusing to accept her child’s gender identity and using transphobic language. The commenter also points out the sexist nature of the mother’s behavior and suggests resources for her to educate herself and seek support.

Parent’s acceptance and support is crucial for a trans child

Supportive comment shuts down harmful gender stereotypes

A man empathizes with the dad and supports his trans son.

Supportive comment to trans son, with advice for conflicted wife

Trans commenter shares experience and advises acceptance for trans son

Supportive comment suggests therapy for wife to accept trans son

NTA. It’s not about losing a child, it’s about supporting them

Dad praised for supporting trans child over unsupportive wife
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Commenter supports dad’s decision to support trans son. NTA

Commenter argues wife loves false idea of trans son.

NTA comment suggests therapy for unsupportive wife

NTA. Commenter applauds dad for supporting trans son over wife’s grief.

Supporting your child’s identity should not come at a cost

Supportive comment validates trans son’s struggle, calls out unsupportive mother.

Trans man empathizes with son, plans to cut off unsupportive parent.

Supportive comment calling out transphobia with NTA acronym
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Encourage education for wife on trans issues with Netflix doc

Supporting their trans son is top priority, NTA.

Supportive comment from a trans person, offering DM support

Mother’s ignorance and toxic behavior could kill the relationship. NTA

Supportive comment reminds mother that she has a child to love

Supporting their trans son is more important than her discomfort.

Supportive comment receives agreement from others.

Supportive comment about a trans son and advice for the father

Mother defends father’s support for trans son, calls out wife’s selfishness

Supportive comment defends son’s transition, urges wife’s acceptance ❤
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Trans son praises dad for support, calls out wife’s transphobia

Supportive comment receives no backlash, encourages therapy for wife.

Supportive comment suggests therapy for unsupportive mother of trans son

Supportive comment shuts down unsupportive wife with humor

Supportive comment suggests therapy for wife in accepting son’s identity.

Challenging the bond between mothers and children

Supportive comment from a trans man with advice for parents.

Dad gets support for accepting his trans son

Put your child’s happiness first, not your own discomfort.

Applauding a supportive parent for their acceptance of their child’s identity

Trans person calls out gaslighting and manipulation towards trans son

Supportive dad shuts down wife’s bigotry towards trans son

Supportive dad helps trans son, suggests therapy for wife

Mother’s refusal to accept trans son is unacceptable and toxic

Supporting their trans son leads to family conflict. NTA wins.

Supporting a trans child can be difficult, therapy can help

Supportive commenters agree that the mom’s behavior is unacceptable.

Supportive dad praised for accepting his trans son

Supportive comment applauds son’s bravery and encourages acceptance ❤️
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Supporting a trans child is non-negotiable. NTA stands firm.
