Hi everyone
My partner of 4 & 1/2 years came out as Trans this June. Her Dad has Alzheimer’s, and I’ve observed his decline in the time I’ve known him. Her Mum cares for him, but she herself is disabled.
The only people she isn’t out to yet is her Dad and Brother - and by default, wider family. Her Mum is generally accepting of her daughter’s transition, but is very worried about her husband. She’s always been reluctant for him to know, but does realise it can’t stay that way forever.
If he didn’t have dementia, I can imagine that his views on my partner coming out would be one of general acceptance, despite not really understanding it. Their relationship has always been a good one.
Has anyone else been in a situation like this? Experience coming out to folk with dementia?
He has a right to know his child as she is, and want to make sure we do this right.
My partner of 4 & 1/2 years came out as Trans this June. Her Dad has Alzheimer’s, and I’ve observed his decline in the time I’ve known him. Her Mum cares for him, but she herself is disabled.
The only people she isn’t out to yet is her Dad and Brother - and by default, wider family. Her Mum is generally accepting of her daughter’s transition, but is very worried about her husband. She’s always been reluctant for him to know, but does realise it can’t stay that way forever.
If he didn’t have dementia, I can imagine that his views on my partner coming out would be one of general acceptance, despite not really understanding it. Their relationship has always been a good one.
Has anyone else been in a situation like this? Experience coming out to folk with dementia?
He has a right to know his child as she is, and want to make sure we do this right.