{"id":18795,"date":"2023-03-01T05:40:49","date_gmt":"2023-03-01T10:40:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nakedrecovery.com\/?p=18795"},"modified":"2023-03-16T05:50:23","modified_gmt":"2023-03-16T09:50:23","slug":"my-partner-is-transitioning-how-can-i-support-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nakedrecovery.com\/blog\/my-partner-is-transitioning-how-can-i-support-them\/","title":{"rendered":"My Partner is Transitioning: How Can I Support Them?"},"content":{"rendered":"
If your partner has come out to you as trans, and you\u2019ve done enough thinking, exploring, and discovering to decide that you are going to stay in the relationship, then it can be difficult to understand how you can support them through their transition.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s going to be a time of conflict, with a whole heap of turmoil and happiness within the relationship and for your partner. There\u2019s absolutely no doubt that choosing to transition from the gender identity you were prescribed at birth to the one that feels authentically like yourself can strain even the strongest relationships.<\/p>\n
However, the way you react to your partner\u2019s transition can go a long way in helping them along their journey. Like any relationship going through changes, supporting someone who is transitioning is going to come with new discoveries, personal growth, and discomfort.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve decided to stay the course with your transitioning partner, then there\u2019s plenty that you can do to lovingly support them on this life-affirming journey. These are some of the initial steps that you should take.<\/p>\n
Before we even get started on supporting your partner, you have to have your own support system in place. Despite the fact that it\u2019s your partner that is changing, it\u2019s something that is going to have a big impact on you and your life.<\/p>\n
You know your partner and who they are in their heart, but when they change outside, it means that the world will view them differently. This means that you, as their partner, will also be viewed differently. You need to be comfortable with questions and ready to tackle some backlash.<\/p>\n
You also need to understand that your sexual orientation could be viewed differently by the outside world. For example, if you are married to a male who is transitioning into a female, then the outside world could consider you to be in a same-sex relationship once your partner has transitioned.<\/p>\n
Having a therapist throughout your life is a great idea, but if you haven\u2019t, having someone to talk to and help you become more sure of yourself will put you in the best place to support your vulnerable partner.<\/p>\n