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Post by OntarioScrapper on Mar 16, 2023 16:56:19 GMT
It's been a long process. My youngest is trans. He turned 18 last year and started on testosterone shots. He wanted to offically change his name. In my province in Canada, he didn't need a name change for his preferred name at school or his gender. They also had gender neutral bathrooms. My husband started the process for the name change and gender marker at the same time in August. Papers came back. DH put my maiden name as my married name. Sent it back. Came back again. They wanted the original note from the doctor that our son wanted his name and gender changed. Sent it back. Then we moved December 21st. I had the mail direct done. Noticed the cheque was processed for the documents in December. Nothing came. Told DH to call who he needs to in January. Well he finally did about a week ago. The documents notice went to our rental in the city and since we were no longer there, it was sent back and they were waiting on a new address. Not sure why the mail direct didn't happened. Anyway, our son had to answer some questions on the phone and they said it would be sent out right away to our new address. The look of joy on our son's face when we showed him the documents! And his voice is becoming deeper! So time for a celebration. We are so happy for him. Last August he told my family. They came to our house for our family Christmas gathering and there was so much acceptation. He has anxiety so this has been a bumpy path to take and I am so proud of him being who his is without fear of family not accepting him. I can't say for the same for the rest of the world but this kid is very much loved by those who matter. He's smart, can be snarky (gets it from the both of us ), creative, kind, looks out for others and is a bright light in this universe.
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Post by lucyg on Mar 16, 2023 17:01:16 GMT
Wishing him a new name and a happy life!
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Post by lurker on Mar 16, 2023 17:12:43 GMT
Congrats to him and Mom & Dad, as well!
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Post by mom on Mar 16, 2023 17:21:36 GMT
Congrats to him!
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Post by flanz on Mar 16, 2023 17:30:49 GMT
Congratulations to your dear son!!! I can only imagine his excitement, and I am very happy to know that he has been accepted by your extended family. Wishing him a bright and healthy happy future! Way to go mom and dad for providing an environment where your child could take this journey! That's huge!
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peasquared
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Post by peasquared on Mar 16, 2023 17:30:54 GMT
That’s exciting! I hope it’s just the start of many wonderful things for him!
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Post by ~summer~ on Mar 16, 2023 17:35:29 GMT
Wonderful!
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lesley
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Post by lesley on Mar 16, 2023 17:39:51 GMT
I can hear the love and joy in your post. I wish your son and your family the brightest of futures.
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Ryann
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Post by Ryann on Mar 16, 2023 17:42:01 GMT
Congratulations to your son!! An exciting day, indeed!
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Post by Merge on Mar 16, 2023 17:43:32 GMT
Cheers to helping your kid be who they are!
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Post by quinlove on Mar 16, 2023 18:49:45 GMT
Very happy for your son. And, you rock as a mom. ❤️
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jayfab
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Post by jayfab on Mar 16, 2023 19:58:55 GMT
Congrats to your son!
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Post by malibou on Mar 16, 2023 20:42:53 GMT
Fantastic! Here's to him being accepted always and forever.
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Post by Lexica on Mar 16, 2023 20:50:01 GMT
Congratulations to your son on his name being official! I get such a warm fuzzy feeling when a parent is as obviously proud as you are.
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Post by AussieMeg on Mar 16, 2023 22:58:53 GMT
Congratulations to your son, what an exciting step for him in his wonderful new life.
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Post by cakediva on Mar 16, 2023 23:10:49 GMT
Congrats to him!
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Post by Lurkingpea on Mar 16, 2023 23:57:12 GMT
Congratulations to him.
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tamra
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Post by tamra on Mar 17, 2023 0:54:44 GMT
Congratulations!!! What a happy day!
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Post by canadianlinda on Mar 17, 2023 0:59:48 GMT
Congratulations to your Son. It must be so exciting for him to be one step closer on his journey.
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Post by OntarioScrapper on Mar 17, 2023 4:02:27 GMT
Thanks!
I had to work but he went out with his dad for all you can eat sushi. I have Saturday evening off so we’ll have another celebration dinner.🎉
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Post by snoopy on Mar 17, 2023 4:15:41 GMT
Congrats to your son! I wish everybody had a family that is as loving and accepting as yours.
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AllieC
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Post by AllieC on Mar 17, 2023 8:44:03 GMT
I’m so happy for him. It must be wonderful to have official documentation
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Post by SallyPA on Mar 17, 2023 14:39:27 GMT
Congratulations! So happy he has family love and support!
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Post by Anita on Mar 17, 2023 17:46:57 GMT
What a happy story. Congrats to him!
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Post by mikklynn on Mar 17, 2023 19:33:10 GMT
That's great! I wish him the best.
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Post by sawwhet on Mar 17, 2023 19:35:32 GMT
That's wonderful. I'm so happy that he's receiving acceptance and support from family. Are you pleased with the choice of name?
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Post by OntarioScrapper on Mar 18, 2023 2:21:18 GMT
That's wonderful. I'm so happy that he's receiving acceptance and support from family. Are you pleased with the choice of name? It's an older name he picked. But has become more fashionable because of different fantasy books. He has to live with it so I hope he'll still like it later.
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Post by gramasue on Mar 18, 2023 12:41:56 GMT
Don't you just love to see your kid happy?! Congratulations to your son and all your family for being so supportive for him. I'm sure that will make all the difference. I wish all families would be so awesome.
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Post by kokomo37 on Mar 18, 2023 17:26:16 GMT
Congratulations to your son on moving forward with who he is. Excellent parenting !
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Post by kate on Mar 18, 2023 20:32:34 GMT
Wishing you all much happiness!
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