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I’m worried about my parents’ reaction

Q I’m remarrying and my trans brother wants to come to the wedding dressed in a man’s suit. Although my siblings and some of my friends know the situation, my parents, who are in their 80s, don’t. I completely respect his wishes to live the way he wants but I’m concerned about my parents.

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A It looks like your brother has

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