My partner rejected me because I am trans, how can I deal with it ?
How can I deal with my partner rejecting me because of my Trans identity? Dr Trinka Arora
Our interpersonal relationships, especially our romantic relationships mean a lot to us. So the acceptance we get from our partners is really important and if we are rejected by them then it makes it really tough for us. What if I liked someone and they did not like me back? How can we deal with that? Dr Trinka Arora explains.
What are tips for handling emotions?
If we create stability in our emotional end, if we make our self-esteem better, then we can handle self-esteem well. So it is important here to work on ourselves. During our lives, our self-esteem is hampered by these rejections and comments from our loved ones as well as strangers. And this results in us being self-critical and hating ourselves. It will be easier than if we work on ourselves. In counselling and psychotherapy, we start understanding ourselves better and we take rejections better as well. So when you are struggling, please reach out to professionals.
How can someone find a trans-friendly therapist?
When you approach a professional, it is better to clarify if they are comfortable working with Trans people. And according to the answer, look for someone else. Instead of experimenting with someone, it is better to go for someone who has experience and clarity. I think you can also rely on the community to find the most friendly doctors for yourself.
What if a professional diagnosed me wrong?
If a professional has diagnosed me with psychosis what can I do? Dr Trinka tells us, to go to a different professional and find out what was this based on. They will do an objective test and a diagnostic test that can give you a clear picture and make you understand why this result. And this would help in taking your case further.
