Going full time

[VeryNatasha]

Hello everyone - I'm new here (long time listener, first time caller) and I need a little help.

I'm out to, and live with, my parents who are very supportive and it's all good - I just have trouble talking to them, I always feel kinda awkward.

I'd love to go full time this year and to do that I need to discuss it with my parents so we're all on the same page. The biggest problem is the awkward thing. Whenever I try to talk to them I always get really nervous and give up...

I really want to get this discussion done so I can prepare myself and go full-time so I'd like some advice on how to start the conversation and get past the awkwardness.

Thanks,
Natasha.

[stephaniec]

well, If you are in therapy just have a family group session

[Jessica Merriman]

A big warm welcome to the family Natasha! Stephanie has a great point about a possible family therapy session. You should have no guilt or shame in being who you are and I think once you get over those very natural feelings it will be easier to discuss with others. You are very fortunate to have accepting parents and should relax and talk openly and honestly with them. I know it is hard even though they are accepting, but you can do it. You have already conquered the hard part and that is coming out to your parents so pat yourself on the back and up your confidence level. You will get there! 

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[AnnaCannibal]

I started by saying it flat out, then said if you have any questions feel free to ask me.  It still felt a bit awkward, but the more we talked about it the more comfortable Imfelt discussing it with them.  Just casually say, "Hey parents, you remember how we talked about me last time?"  Then work your way to the point you're really trying to make.  This can also help with their use of correct pronouns.  But they won't know unless you just tell them!