Sexual orientation, biological sex, gender identity, and sex-role comprise sexual identity. ... The range of sexual identity now also is inclusive of those that are transvestites (those having characteristics of both sexes). ... Problems arise when families do not know how to cope. ... Therefore the first step as in any process of grief is acceptance of this child as a part of you. ... Unfortunately this does not happen all the time. ...

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