How/Where Do I Get Support?
You may feel overwhelmed and know you need support, but you may not seek it out or know how or where to find it. It is important to find community and supportive places to exist.
Processing different experiences and emotions is crucial, and it is important to seek out support outside of the relationship as to not burden yourself and your partner.
Confiding in a trusted friend/family member
Connecting with others in your situation in support groups, either in person or online can be a safe(r) way to share your experiences
A mental health professional who is bound by confidentiality can help you process feelings, emotions, concerns, frustrations, fears, and anything else you may be experiencing
SUPPORT
Self-Care
Support from others along with self-care can be powerful in supporting you through this experience of your partner coming out as transgender.
Self-care is the practice of intentional actions that promote your physical, mental, and emotional health. Practicing self-care can improve your relationship with yourself and others. When facing new changes and challenges, it is important to increase how you care for yourself to maintain balance and well-being, especially when caring for others.
Below are some ways you can incorporate self-care in your life
Physical
Sleep
Nutrition
Rest
Maintain healthcare
Exercise & Movement
Emotional
Stress Management
Forgiveness of self & others
Empathy
Compassion
Kindness to Self & Others
Personal
Hobbies
Creativity
Identity
Goals
Authenticity
Social
Boundary setting
Community Building
Connections
Reaching out to networks
Mental
Mindfulness
Self-talk
Therapy
Affirmations
Spiritual
Time Alone
Meditation
Nature
Prayer
"Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare"
Audre Lorde
