I'm sorry your dad said such hurtful things. It was strange for me to read his email (I read it after I read the letter you wrote to him) because my desire was to run over to your house, hug you, and ask what I could do to help you make it better/how quickly all this could be done so you didn't have to hurt like this anymore. That he felt so differently was a bit unsettling in the wake of the way your letter made me feel. Of course, I probably have more exposure to the trans community than he does, but I nevertheless have very, very little experience. As such my response to your letter surprised me; I felt more keenly than I had expected. You have a way with words.

I hope you are doing okay, and I hope that he comes around.