In this task you are given an anecdote. You must find out whether the anecdote is something the author has done or is considering doing. Label the instances as "HISTORICAL" when the author has already done something and label them as "HYPOTHETICAL" when the author is considering doing something in the future.
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Question: I'm transgender and am pre-hormone replacement therapy (HRT). I've moved out of my parent's house but am still partially financially dependent on them ie. I will sometimes ask them to help me pay my rent.


About 6 months ago I came out to them, and received quite a good reaction from them all things considered. They told me they loved me and accepted me, but did not want me to tell any of my relatives. Additionally, they asked me not to start medication till we'd gone on a religious pilgrimage (it's a strange requirement I know but we are quite a religious family).


For the past few months I've tried to talk to them about starting transitioning, but they tell me we haven't gone on our pilgrimage yet. On the other hand, when I suggest trying to organise it they say they're too busy and our schedules don't line up.


WIBTA if I just started HRT now and told them about it later? I've tried to keep them as involved as possible with my transition and I don't want them to feel disrespected or that their opinions don't matter, but I also don't want to wait indefinitely to start transitioning.

Answer: HYPOTHETICAL


Question: I only ask because she has a child. If my boyfriend was of any concern, being a parent, I’d want someone to tell me so I can make sure my child is protected. I haven’t spoken to him in years, maybe he’s changed, but risking a child’s safety just doesn’t sit well with me. Should I reach out to her or should I mind my own business? 

I never reported what he did to me, so I have no legal proof or recourse to back it up. I’d have to just hope she trusts me. 

Answer: HYPOTHETICAL


Question: I only met this uncle once in my life and he doesn't live in the same country as me. 

My dad has told me lots of weird things about my uncle, like how he married a girl he met whilst she was under age and 30 years younger than him. He lies a lot and pretends to get married to different women and divorced again, all without the rest of the family ever seeing these people. 

My dad is communicating with my uncle again but my dad complains that my uncle is asking him for money, for favours etc. 

I feel no connection to this uncle and I saw on Facebook he posts ignorant thing about 'muslims taking away our pork'...Which is ridiculous. Loud, outspoken but ignorant people really annoy me and I don't really want a relationship with my uncle. He posts angry rants on Facebook and it makes me uncomfortable so I 'unfollowed' him. 

But AITA for not replying to his message to me which just asks how I've been etc? I'm 24 years old and we haven't seen each other since I was 4 and I don't plan on seeing him either. Does being family mean I should reply to him? To be honest I don't really like messaging anyone on Facebook and prefer talking face to face. I don't want to get into a back and fourth conversation with him. 

Answer:

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HISTORICAL


