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YodaMom2

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2. My sister's adult children are non-binary as well.

Reply to Not Heidi (Original post)

Sun Dec 8, 2024, 11:50 AM

Dec 8

I recently asked one how they’d prefer I describe our relationship, since “niece” is gender-specific, and “my sister’s kid” is awkward and cumbersome. They said “niece” was fine to use, but thanked me for asking.

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my sister's eldest child [View all] Not Heidi Dec 8 OP

I think it is good idea to just ask them what they would like you to call them without making it a big deal and MLAA Dec 8 #1

Bee. Not Heidi Dec 8 #3

My sister's adult children are non-binary as well. YodaMom2 Dec 8 #2

Thank you. I believe that's the mindset Not Heidi Dec 8 #4

Here's the photo... hunter Dec 8 #5

Thank you, Hunter. Not Heidi Dec 8 #6

My kids are non-binary. Grumpy Old Guy Dec 9 #7