(This IS political, transphobia is a political issue that has direct consequences for my life)

My stepdad and mum have adopted the "we just don't talk about or acknowledge it" stance and it's slowly starting to really dig at me. I've been out to them since January of last year and I'm still being referred to as their son—no matter how I dress and no matter how passing I am I still get the same thing every time. I've even gotten to a point where I almost apologise everytime they see me.

They've never been outwardly against it, but their lack of outward support is upsetting. My grandparents, while not directly referring to me as their granddaughter they have taken the time and effort to let me know they support me which has caused all of us to become substantially closer as a result. My uncle and aunt immediately switched over to my new name and even refer to me as their niece which brought me to tears each time, but this has also made me almost regret who I have as parents. I love them and they help me when I need it, but for some reason me wanting to be their daughter is just too much of an ask I guess.