Teen’s Parents Trash Her Chest Binder, Igniting Family Feud

Imagine feeling uncomfortable in your own skin, only to have the one thing that makes you feel better taken away from you. That’s what happened to a 17-year-old girl who finally found relief from her chest dysphoria by using a chest binder. Little did she know, her parents would take issue with her newfound confidence and throw the binder away, sparking a family feud that has left her questioning her own actions.

The Struggle with Chest Dysphoria

Finding Relief with a Binder

Mom Notices the Change

The Truth Comes Out ️

Parents Disapprove

Grounded and Binder-less

Mom Admits to Throwing It Away ️

Silent Treatment Begins

Mom’s Text: Respect Our Discomfort

Friends Weigh In ️

The Big Question

Overwhelming Support

Feeling Less Alone

To Speak or Not to Speak: The Family Feud Continues

After her parents threw away her chest binder, this 17-year-old girl is left feeling hurt and betrayed. She’s now giving her parents the silent treatment, demanding an apology and the return of her binder. Her mom insists she needs to respect their discomfort with LGBT issues, while some friends think she’s being too hard on her parents. As the family feud rages on, the internet is rallying behind her, offering support and advice. But the question remains: is she in the right for standing her ground? ️

Respect should be earned, not automatic. NTA

NTA but therapy may help with body issues and family conflict

Supportive parent defends daughter’s right to wear a chest binder

Supportive comment shuts down parents’ transphobia.

NTA, wear what makes you comfortable . Parents need to respect that

Financial dependence stifles teen’s ability to assert boundaries.

Shunned teen gets support and advice on chest binder replacement

Encouraging advice for a queer teen with unsupportive parents

Parents’ intolerance sparks family feud, commenter supports teen’s rights

Engaging NTA comment with a sassy reply

Supportive comment defends teen’s right to respect and property

NTA but chest binders can cause physical damage, parents suck.

Supportive comment reminds readers to bind safely

Supportive cis woman encourages proper use of binder and body autonomy

Supportive comment reminds teen they don’t need unsupportive parents ❤️

Sassy comment sparks no-reply thread about mother’s bras

Supportive comment offers empathy to binder-trashing teen

Supportive comment offers resources and encouragement for LGBTQ teen.

Teen stands up for themselves after parents trash their chest binder

Teen’s parents steal her chest binder, NTA for being upset

Supportive comment encourages standing up to unsupportive parents.

Supportive comment defends teen’s right to wear chest binder

Supportive comment earns new title: ‘gay mum’ ‍

Encouraging advice for a teen facing unsupportive parents during quarantine

Supportive comment. Encourages standing up for oneself. ️‍ ❤️

Daughter’s sexuality causes family feud, NTA for standing up.

Respect is key. NTA stands up for their rights

Heartbreaking story of a trans teen’s unsupportive parents

Book recommendation sparks discussion on gender identity and labels

Take control of your life and move away from toxicity!

Trans community supports teen after parents trash chest binder

Concerned commenter learns about safe chest binding methods.

Enby identity and gender dysphoria discussed with empathy

Teen comes out to parents and defends autonomy over binder.

Stand up to unsupportive parents and toxic friends. NTA

Don’t let anyone tell you being gay and gnc is wrong

Respect is a two-way street ️. NTA stands up.

Supportive comment section with strong language and sentiment

Commenter supports OP and encourages top surgery, NTA

Supportive comment reminds to prioritize safety when wearing chest binder

Helpful advice for a struggling teen dealing with unsupportive parents

Wearing a binder can damage your body, but NTA for having one. She wants top surgery anyway

Supportive comment urges safety and hope for teenager’s situation.

Take control of your life, distance yourself from toxic family.

Respect is earned, and they aren’t doing anything to earn it apparently

Empathetic commenter offers support and a new chest binder ❤️

Supportive comment offers binder solution and escape plan

Find support online or through school to counter family rejection

Cutting toxic family ties.

Supportive comment encourages trans teen to prioritize their health and safety ❤️

Supportive comment encourages cutting off toxic family for self-care

Commenter sympathizes with OP’s situation and condemns parents’ actions

Commenter believes OP is not the a**hole

Empathetic comment supports self-acceptance. Stay strong. NTA

NTA: Respect is a two-way street, you owe them nothing

Supportive comment encourages therapy and standing up to unsupportive parents.

Support for teen who’s parents trashed her chest binder

Hilarious comment shuts down homophobia, NTA wins this feud.

Escape toxic environment, prioritize your wellbeing. NTA

Assertive response to non-apology in family feud

Heartwarming comment from a supportive mom to a struggling teen ❤️

Parental acceptance is key Glad you’re supportive, NTA!

Wearing a chest binder is safe if used correctly. ✅

Debate over chest binders and breast health sparks discussion

Supportive comment from non-LGBTQ+ person, condemning parents’ behavior

Supportive comment, encouraging seeking LGBTQ support.

Supportive comment encourages autonomy and legal action with helpful advice.

Parents trash teen’s chest binder, internet supports her.