2006-12-26 04:27:17 · 5 answers · asked by twentyfourseven 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
1) Ask. Ask "what can I do to support you?". Ask what they're comfortable with, ask if asking questions is ok. Ask what pronouns they prefer, if they prefer a different name... And ask anything else you want to know. My friend had a pretty good system where it was cool if I asked anything, but if it was TOO personal a question, she'd just tell me so and we'd move on.
2) Be honest. You clearly want to support your friend, so you can tell them that. If there's parts you don't understand, or feelings going on, it's usually ok to tell them that.
2006-12-26 18:15:58 · answer #1 · answered by Atropis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just act to "him" as you did before the transition.
That will be the best thing to do.
I would stick by him come rain come shine.
There are going to be difficult surgeries a head and very complicated ones.
And that's not all.
To get the damn thing working ain't such an ideal situation at all.
Seen a documentary of the BBC:it needs so much aftercare and group sessions and what not.
Best thing is to show you care about him and not about the transition:it's been suffering enough already:any idea:how much courage it takes to make such a step?
Greetings:Rob.xxx
2006-12-26 13:11:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Treat them like you always have. as a good friend. No matter what always be there for them.
2006-12-26 12:43:34 · answer #3 · answered by shadow_watt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait a minute. Is that even possible now?
2006-12-26 13:34:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm supporting you all the way (name) !
you know where i am if theres a problem = )
2006-12-26 12:33:09 · answer #5 · answered by ipodlady231 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋