I’m not sure, but I probably thoughtlessly shared it…

Being a transgender woman who transitioned in 1993, I have had the occasional “baby-trans” friend me on Facebook, DM me, and immediately start calling me “Mom”, or “auntie”…

I have a child of my own, who is now 34, and quite independent. I know the time and effort, the worry and just pure energy it takes to be a parent…

I had to just block those kids, not because I’m insensitive to their plight, but because I’m not equipped to take on that role for them. If I tried, it would end in disaster…for both of us.

I suppose that age and wisdom,(if you’ve been paying attention along the way), equips us to make hard decisions…knowing the likely outcomes…

It’s disappointing to think of all of the kids who are mistreated, disowned, and otherwise burdened by cruel or ignorant family members, but I, and all of us, can only make a big difference in our close circle of influence, at least directly…doing that, and helping a loving and caring attitude spread from there, is our responsibility.

Taking on more than we can handle is counterproductive at the least, possibly disasterous.

Thanks for a good essay.

--weezi--💖🙏🏼💜🙏