In a stunning turn of events, Lady recently discovered that her ex-boyfriend has become a woman. The two had dated for two years before splitting up, and Lady was completely unaware of her ex's gender identity struggles.
"I can't even begin to describe how shocked and confused I am," said Lady in an interview. "We were together for such a long time, and I had no idea that he was dealing with all of this. I feel like I missed out on so much."
Lady says that she is still processing the news and is not sure what to do next. "I don't know if I can talk to him anymore. Or even see him. It's all just so confusing."
Experts say that Lady is not alone in her feelings, and that many people struggle when their ex-partner transitions genders. "It's not easy to accept that the person you were once so close to is now someone completely different," said Dr. Jessica Rosenworcel, a therapist who specializes in gender identity issues. "Losing a loved one is always difficult, but when that person becomes someone else, it can be even harder."
Dr. Rosenworcel advises that Lady take her time in processing the news, and that she reach out to friends and family for support. "The most important thing is that Lady doesn't bottle these feelings up. It's okay to be sad, angry, or confused. She should allow herself to feel everything that she's feeling."
After the initial shock of finding out her ex-boyfriend has become a woman, Lady eventually comes to terms with the situation and begins to accept her as a person. The two of them are able to maintain a friendly relationship, and Lady even begins to feel grateful for the experience, as it has helped her to grow as a person.