Partners of Trans Series Part 5 | Reality & Withdrawal Phase
Now that negotiating phase has concluded, partners shift to reality and withdrawal phase where they confront their feelings.
This is the most important phase for partners of trans individuals and needs to be recognized as such.
During this phase, it is highly encouraged to seek therapeutic support to explore how you feel and get help on clarifying your feelings.
As always, it is important to recognize that partners have a sense of agency and a right to decide if they can remain in a relationship.
Watch as I discuss this phase in detail.
