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Dear Abby: Co-Worker Mocking Transgender People Strikes a Nerve for Parent
- A letter writer disclosed in June 2025 that they found out their adult child is transgender a few months ago and only immediate family knows.
- The writer explained that until this year, they worked in a supportive environment but now face a co-worker mocking transgender people.
- They pointed out that transgender individuals represent a very small portion of the population, are not contagious, pose no threat, and should be treated with dignity and respect.
- The advice urged the writer not to be shy about telling the co-worker that such behavior is inappropriate and should not happen again.
- This situation highlights ongoing social challenges for transgender individuals and suggests the need for workplace respect and awareness.
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Chicago Sun Times
Dear Abby: Colleague's callous mockery strikes a nerve for parent
DEAR ABBY: A few months ago, I found out my adult child is transgender. Nobody knows yet except for me, my husband and my other child. Until this year, I have always worked in a very caring, loving and supportive environment. Recently, I overheard a new male co-worker say in a high-pitched voice, "I'm transgender! I'm transgender!" while spinning in circles and waving a scarf around his head. I was floored.I wanted to say something to him about …
Dear Abby: How can I stand up for my transgender child?
DEAR ABBY: A few months ago, I found out my adult child is transgender. Nobody knows yet except for me, my husband and my other child. Until this year, I have always worked in a very caring, loving and supportive environment. Recently, I overheard a new male co-worker say in a high-pitched voice, “I’m transgender! I’m transgender!” while spinning in circles and waving a scarf around his head. I was floored. I wanted to say something to him abou…
DEAR ABBY: Colleague’s callous mockery strikes a nerve for parent
DEAR ABBY: A few months ago, I found out my adult child is transgender. Nobody knows yet except for me, my husband and my other child. Until this year, I have always worked in a very caring, loving and supportive environment. Recently, I overheard a new male co-worker say in a high-pitched voice, "I'm transgender! I'm transgender!" while spinning in circles and waving a scarf around his head. I was floored.
Dear Abby: I caught my coworker mocking transgender people
Dear Abby: A few months ago, I found out my adult child is transgender. Nobody knows yet except for me, my husband, and my other child. Until this year, I have always worked in a very caring, loving, and supportive environment. Recently, I overheard a new male co-worker say in a high-pitched voice, “I’m transgender! I’m transgender!” while spinning in circles and waving a scarf around his head. I was floored.
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