So, I finally told my mom... And... It went well!

I first had to explain that being transgender wasn't related to sexual orientation (she still seemed confused, so I offered Kate Bornstein's Gender Outlaws and My New Gender Workbook as must reads).
She wanted to know why I didn't come to her first, which was very hard for me to explain as I'm not 100% sure why I didn't. I wanted to do it in person, but COVID19 has prevented that. But, that's not all of it.... I wanted to get it right, I guess. Make sure I didn't hurt her. Anyways, it went well and she gave me her love and support.
I feel very blessed. Coming out to my brother and my mother were the talks I feared the most. Not everyone is as lucky as I have been with the support from their family. For that I am truly saddened and hope you find support here and amongst friends.
Thank you all on Susan's Place (and my support group at the San Mateo Pride Center!) for your continued honesty and empathy.
-Tessa Antonia (I've settled on a name

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