How do I get my Mom & family to respect my wishes?

Question

I am a pre-op FtM transsexual. I am trying to have everyone call me by my desired name. Mycah.

My birth name was Megan, even though my email clearly reads "Mycah", my Mom has me listed in her contacts as "Megan".

I don't know what I should ask her to do, and even more so, HOW to do it! Also, how do I go about asking the rest of my family to do it, as well?

*Please, don't preach to me about not being this way. Trust me, it is a pointless cause. I am who I am.

Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

Well, you could try talking to her, tell her how you feel and maybe try to get her to understand the best you can. It can be awkward to talk to parents about a lot, but sometimes, it's better to. :] She needs to understand. Try to tell her how it makes you feel when she doesn't respect your wishes. See if that helps. Good luck, I will be hoping for the best for you! :]

Answer 2

getting your family to respect who you are is very hard.

try talking to your mom & your immediate family because they're the most important & just tell them how you feel.

it may be hard for your mom & the rest & it'll probably be something that they'll have to get used to & grow with over time.

Answer 3

Just ask her to respect you and call you by the name that you have given yourself, in time i feel that she will respect you and call you Mycah,( i think that is a awesome name)

Answer 4

maybe you are not who you are after all mom gave you the name megan and she has thr right to use it  get over it