Let me preface by saying....I'm all for whatever people decide as long as they aren't hurting anyone...however, it doesn't sound to me like you're quite ready to call yourself transgendered. It sounds like to me that you're young, still quite a bit immature, and still figuring things out. I don't think you need to label yourself quite yet.
Just go out and be YOU. Figure out who you are. And once you really understand who you are....then worry about telling people. Most likely by the time you understand and know your identity...other people will probably already know. If your mom asks tell her the feelings your feeling. Fine...but just labeling yourself to label yourself seems silly.
Also...take what I'm saying with a grain of salt. If it feels right for you to talk to her now..then talk to her now. But you don't have to dress like a girl to be a girl. For the reason you talk about it possibly being a "phase" I commend you....because that is a maturing thought. Being aware that is a personality trait of yours is great. I still say figure out what it means to you...and who you are to yourself. Then worry about letting the world know...and again...by then...I think others will have figured it out as well :)
Telling My Mom I Want to be a Guy
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Let me preface by saying....I'm all for whatever people decide as long as they aren't hurting anyone...however, it doesn't sound to me like you're quite ready to call yourself transgendered. It sounds like to me that you're young, still quite a bit immature, and still figuring things out. I don't think you need to label yourself quite yet.
Just go out and be YOU. Figure out who you are. And once you really understand who you are....then worry about telling people. Most likely by the time you understand and know your identity...other people will probably already know. If your mom asks tell her the feelings your feeling. Fine...but just labeling yourself to label yourself seems silly.
Also...take what I'm saying with a grain of salt. If it feels right for you to talk to her now..then talk to her now. But you don't have to dress like a girl to be a girl. For the reason you talk about it possibly being a "phase" I commend you....because that is a maturing thought. Being aware that is a personality trait of yours is great. I still say figure out what it means to you...and who you are to yourself. Then worry about letting the world know...and again...by then...I think others will have figured it out as well :)