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right ive got an email drafted to my mum im 15 in july and discoverd that im trans after 2 years of questioning and here it is. Hey [mum],
I’ve spent a long time finding the right words for this and isn't easy for me to say but cant keep hiding it I’m transgender. I’m a woman.
What this means:
• My name is Emily and I’d love for you to use she/her pronouns.
• I’m still the same person who loves you and annoys you daily I’ve just stopped hiding a core truth.
How I got here:
For about 3 to 4 months I felt an inner tug that “boy” never fit. Privately, I tried the label “girl,” and every time the world saw me that way—online, in the mirror, with close friends—I felt relief instead of pressure. That relief told me who I am.
What I’m asking:
Please believe me—this isn’t sudden, it’s honest.
Please use my new name and pronouns; every correct “she” feels like oxygen.
If you have questions or worries, I’m ready for a real conversation. But if you need time, that’s okay too—read this, sit with it, and i'll chat when you’re ready.
I love you, and sharing this is how I keep our relationship true.
With all my heart,
Emily
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