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Hi rainbowcherrie,
I'm really nervous about asking this question but here goes: I'm a boy, but i feel as though i should be a girl instead. I've always had feelings like this and i even get on better with girls but i cant tell my mum or my dad because im afraid how they'll react. It's a vicious circle but i really want to do something about it like get hormone treatment or a sex-change. Im really frightened and i often have panic attacks. Please help me.
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Okay, this is a tough one, I had to think for a while before I answered it.
My Auntie used to be a guy, she had a sex change so I have a bit of experience with what it's like for the family and I'll try and give you tips on how to talk to your parents.
First off, you can't get any surgery until you're eighteen so unfotunately there isn't much you can do for now.
It might help you to see a counciller before you talk to your parents, he/she will be able to give you better advice on it than me and will help you to tell your parents. There will probably be one at your school who will do a drop in clinic at lunctimes, I think it would really help if you went to see them.
It will probably be hard for your parents when you first tell them, it may be especially difficult for your dad but they love you and they will come round eventually. Just find a time when they are calm, sit them down and tell them exactly how you feel.
Remember, you are still young, your feelings may change as you grow up so just wait and see. If you still feel the same when you are eighteen then see a doctor who will being able to talk to you about the operations and stuff that you will go through.
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