Larissa, hearing what you said at 7:59-8:22, I felt like you were telling MY story. I’ve had *exactly* the same thoughts, have also described myself as an atheist regarding “gender identity theory” (I wonder if Bob would find that a more neutral phrase?), and I’ve experienced intense desire to discuss this with others. It’s been frustrating that smart, caring people in my life don’t want to. And it’s been painful that loved ones have been dismissive, angry, even contemptuous towards me.
To all three of you, Bob, Larissa, and Alex: thank you. 🙏 I’m grateful to have witnessed this coaching session. It served to remind me of the power of curiosity, and of the good that can come from letting *connection* be my foremost goal in a conversation.
Larissa, hearing what you said at 7:59-8:22, I felt like you were telling MY story. I’ve had *exactly* the same thoughts, have also described myself as an atheist regarding “gender identity theory” (I wonder if Bob would find that a more neutral phrase?), and I’ve experienced intense desire to discuss this with others. It’s been frustrating that smart, caring people in my life don’t want to. And it’s been painful that loved ones have been dismissive, angry, even contemptuous towards me.
To all three of you, Bob, Larissa, and Alex: thank you. 🙏 I’m grateful to have witnessed this coaching session. It served to remind me of the power of curiosity, and of the good that can come from letting *connection* be my foremost goal in a conversation.
Appreciate it, RJ!
It never stops being crazy that we’re not allowed to talk about it.