When teens are struggling with their gender identity, it’s not only difficult for them, but it affects the whole family. Often parents struggle with their own learning curves. How do you know if it’s right for your teen to begin physically transitioning? What does physically transitioning even include? What things should you consider? Where do you find competent medical care? These are only some of the questions you’re beginning to consider. Families often feel like their left on their own to figure out how tell extended family and friends, and either educate their current healthcare providers, or search for trans-competent healthcare providers alone.