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My best friend is transphobic (self.lgbtq_plus)

submitted 1 year ago by StrayRose to c/lgbtq_plus

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I just found out my best friend of over a decade is transphobic. I don't really have more to say. I'm just devastated and feeling really alone.

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[–] cadeje 20 points 1 year ago

If they're your best friend, they should be able to listen to you.

I used to have many shit opinions, and it took a lot of friends and a lot of conversations for me to change. It's hard. But it's thanks to them that I get to step into the best version of myself and be able to give back... Just know you are in a unique position to maybe get through to them, if they're willing to listen.

That being said... I'm so sorry. I've lost close family to bigotry and it sucks. It's the betrayal that's the worst part. It's like... I know you aren't like this, so how did you get this way? Just sucks