Is it normal for me to question my gender, or to wish i was a boy?

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I have been questioning my gender for quite some time now. I'm afraid that I could be transgender. I don't want to be transgendered, because my parents only have one daughter (me) and I don't want to rob them of that. My dad's always been fond of me, specifically me and girly things, and my mom's been the same (taking me shopping, spa days, fun stuff like that). I enjoy girly things like makeup occasionally, but every time I picture myself happy, I picture a boy and not a girl. I feel so guilty and I'm terrified that, even though my parents have always been supportive of LGBT+ people, I will be something that they can't love.

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  • Iamagirl
    8 years ago

    You can be whatever you way, don't let anyone label you or tell you who you should be. If you feel like a man, then be one. You could be a girl one day and a boy the next. Gender is a flexible thing. You could be a girl, boy, or neutral gender or anything. It's up to who you feel like you are. You can be a guy that wears makeup I you want. In the end when you are old and looking back on your lie, you'll want to say that you were happy with who you were.

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  • Avant-Garde
    9 years ago

    Join a site called,"Empty Closets". It's for LGBT+ and straight allies. There's a board on gender identity and expression. There are a lot of Trans users and other gender identifying people who should be able to help you work out your feelings. =)

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  • WhoYouCallinPinhead
    9 years ago

    Stay true to yourself. Don't remain in a way that makes you unhappy. You say they love you, so there's no need to be afraid.

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  • TheInsignificantGirl
    9 years ago

    I see no need to label oneself. Just be who you are and do what you like.

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  • Thorolf
    8 years ago

    You don't want to be male, trust me. It's not all its cracked up to be. But if that's who you are on the inside you should be it.

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  • Melodioushands
    9 years ago

    As someone who is trans, totally normal! Do what makes you happy, experiment with your gender presentation and try to learn how this sort of stuff works in life

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  • Dad
    9 years ago

    Also, just be aware that when you are a teenager (or younger even) you can have mixed confusing feelings. This is normal, plus I'd say everyone goes through this stage for a moment or a long time.

    I'm not saying LGBT people are confused. I'm just saying that younger people's sexual feelings can be very confusing. Its normal.

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