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Shiz just got real

Started by JR15, February 04, 2012, 03:30:45 PM

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JR15

In this past month I've made some progress through this process, I know it's just small but it feels giant! I finally talked to my sister and my mom's boyfriend (basically my father figure) about eveyrything. They were both accpting, understanding and helpful. I have yet to talk to my mom which will be sometime this week. Anyway all that aside, I feel relieved for being honest with them but I have this feeling in the pit of stomach that I don't even know what it is or why I'm feeling it. I've thought about it and I think it may be that all this has come down on me so fast although I've been feeling this way ever since I could remember. It just hit me that this in fact is reality and it's what I'm really going through. I guess I'm feeling scared, rethinking and over thinking about this. Just wanted to know did any of you guys feel this way in the beginning of transition? What does this say of me being somewhat doubtful? Thanks in advanced guys. You all been great support.
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Da Monkey

Hey man, I remember feeling the same way when I first made the connection that I was trans. It's like everything made sense and you feel like you wanna do it all in one day but at the same time it's terrifying to even take the first step.

I also remember after being out for a year I had an endo appointment, I had doubts about it and with a 'there's no turning back once I start' mindset. But it's just because you realize you're really doing it. Well, that's what it was for me everyone is different I just know I'm glad I pulled through.

Sounds like you're going to have support from your family, which is a huge bonus with transitioning. Good luck with telling your mom.
The story is the same, I've just personalized the name.
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schism

yeah.  it's taken me a long time to get to the place where i know 100% that i'm doing the right thing.  the idea of transitioning freaked me out for a while, but when i really thought about it, it was all external... like being afraid of how i would be percieved rather than how i percieve myself, which is most important.
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bradlee2100

I felt the same exact way. When I first found out I was trans, my whole world came crashing down and it seemed like the spot light focused down to just me being trans, which is still that way.  I have always felt like I was misplaced and even a disgrace (which is what I told myself for feeling the way I did, if only I could go back and tell that little kid that everything will work out just fine, I don't think that way anymore thankfully). Everything seem to have happened so quickly, it was hard to grab a hold of everything.
Right now I'm waiting to hear back from my doctor and my previous therapist office to get my T letter, and I'm having the same feeling all over again that I felt when I came out, like I am uncertain but I am pretty sure I am just scared and nervous for the future. My life doesn't seem real what so ever, like my life is made out of plastic almost, and I am hoping for that to change once I start T some time soon and connect more with myself physically. With all that put aside, I know coming out was the best decision I have ever made and with what I went though when I as little, things can only look up for me.
Going back and putting together all the little bits and pieces, I have no doubt that I am trans.

Just give yourself some time, it is a huge step and relief to be out and accepted with people you are close to.  Transitioning is terrifying and gratifying at the same time, you just have to work through it one step at a time with your own pace.  The way I see it, it is like soup.  At first when you mix all the ingredients together, it seems odd as if it is missing something and you are not sure if you like it or not, but then if you let is sit for a couple of days, all the ingredients mix together and absorbed all the other juices and you know for a fact that it is great soup.  If that made any sense at all.
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Æsher

Ho yes, this is exactly how I'm feeling right now. I think it's the combination of "Whoa dude, this is real" and having to figure out who you really are as opposed to who you've been pretending to be. Like the above said,  give it time. It's awesome that your family's supportive so far, and I wish you the best coming out to your mum :)
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JR15

Thanks for all the feedback guys. Glad to know someone's been or is in the same situation as I am. I guess I feel a bit awkward around the house, trying to figure out how they think of me now or if anything has changed. Maybe it's just me lol.
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bradlee2100

Quote from: frann on February 04, 2012, 10:37:09 PM
. I guess I feel a bit awkward around the house, trying to figure out how they think of me now or if anything has changed.

After two years I still have trouble walking past my dad when hes watching tv or being in a room alone with him. I have no clue what he thinks of me.
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