Transforming Families How to Talk to Family and Friends about Your Child’s Gender Identity

This information sheet offers guidance on how to have the conversation with people who are close and important to you. The influence of societal stigma against gender diverse people is often felt by parents of gender diverse children, acutely so when disclosing to people from whom they’re expecting a negative response. So along with guidance on setting expectations and boundaries, we’ve included advice on how to manage your own emotions during the conversation, and how to respond if things take a negative turn.