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The original was posted on /r/twoxchromosomes by /u/UnexpectedAnxietyCat on 2023-10-03 18:51:45.
I don’t know who to talk to. I don’t really have friends and this space is always so helpful and kind. So, as it says above, I need advice. My nephew recently came out as trans. He has requested to be called by a new name (let’s call him Henry) and to use he/him pronouns. I love him like he’s my own child. Even before he came out, we were super close. However, my brother, Henry’s dad, feels otherwise. Let’s call my brother Jim. Jim is refusing to use he/him pronouns and laughs at Henry, calling him a girl and using his dead name only. Jim says things like “you were born a girl and you can’t change that”. I recently called Jim out on his behavior. He told me that if I don’t respect his decision as Henry’s father to only use his dead name and use she/her, then he will block me from all contact with my nephew. I don’t know what to do. Lately, Henry has been asking about coming to live with me, my partner, and my son and we are more than happy to have him!! In fact, we actively invite him to live with us if he doesn’t feel safe or welcome at his home. Now I won’t be able to talk to him and he’ll continue being abused by my brother. What can I do?? How can I help my nephew??
BTW, we’re in Texas, so that may help explain why my brother is such an asshole. He’s always been this way.
Sorry for any errors. I’m on my cell.