Easter - first clouds on the horizon?

[WaspWoman]

So let me assure you that from what you have described of having enjoyed high tea with your mum was indeed a smashing success on more levels than meets the eye. She not only got on well with you and observed how well you were received by others, but now she is convinced that you are not going to be seen as a social pariah and a source of familial embarrassment. No doubt she will share her observations with your father and he will come around in due time. Congratulations!

Agreed. Whether or not it was intended as a "test" as such I don't know but I think that this would suggest that even if she hasn't quite wrapped her head around this all that she is being quite open. Maybe subconsciously even more open minded than she realizes; perhaps this is even more important in the grand scheme of things

Woohoo for you Ms Grace! 

[Ms Grace]

great steps forward.

Thanks, Stephanie!

Kudos to you honey! You're parents as described are exact copies of my own, though they have both passed on. My mother was the outgoing one and my father was quiet, slightly the introvert and the one most likely to have the short fuze when things became confusing. So let me assure you that from what you have described of having enjoyed high tea with your mum was indeed a smashing success on more levels than meets the eye. She not only got on well with you and observed how well you were received by others, but now she is convinced that you are not going to be seen as a social pariah and a source of familial embarrassment. No doubt she will share her observations with your father and he will come around in due time. Congratulations!

Thanks Shantel. It certainly eased her concerns, plus she had a good time to boot. It's quite a nice little tea house right on the edge of a park in a heritage building. A bit pricey, but no problem, it was my shout anyway. She might share a bit with my father, he's not the chatty type at the best of times. Since my sister is likely to want to invite me along to certain events, along with my folks, he'll get to see me one way or another. My father is the "don't make a scene" type so I'll just have to wait and see...

Glad to hear that things went well!

Thanks Kimberly! Me too!

Agreed. Whether or not it was intended as a "test" as such I don't know but I think that this would suggest that even if she hasn't quite wrapped her head around this all that she is being quite open. Maybe subconsciously even more open minded than she realizes; perhaps this is even more important in the grand scheme of things

Woohoo for you Ms Grace! 

Thanks Anna - she said her faith was helping her come to terms with my transition. I told her that is great, because a lot of other people have used their faith to reject trans* children. She is a good hearted person.

[Bols]

Hope that these little steps with your family  blossom into a renewed deeper relationship!