To the Parent of a Teen Identifying as Transgender

Your teenage daughter has recently told you she is transgender and wants to transition. You're feeling blindsided. Your child may have struggled to form close relationships with other girls, but she has never indicated before now that she was uncomfortable in her body or that she felt more like a boy. Your daughter has always been a smart, creative child. You used to be close, but lately, she has been pulling away from you. She's spent a lot of time online while alone in her room. And she's increasingly struggled with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD.