Don?t mean a biological or adoptive mom, but an older woman who kind of takes you under her wing?
A few years out of college, became friends with a woman who went to a woman?s college and had studied gender issues. She kind of figured out what was going on with me, really made me think about being Transgender and how to cope when I was in denial. This was at a time when I really struggled with Shame and guilt, regularly purged, and freaked out over being clocked/read.
Her attitude was that you should express yourself, and if you didn?t meet the expectations of others that was their problem, not yours. ?This is part of who you are.? Very helpful outlook.
She had her quirks and was quite a character but helped me in many ways. Just got back in touch with her by phone, which is wonderful.
