Came out to my brother and my sister

[Joan]

So I finally came out to my brother and my sister. I started therapy in November and HRT in January, so it's been a long process getting to this point, and I don't know why but I had to psyche myself up to press the send button on the emails.

My sister's reaction: 'It makes me so sad to think that you've been dealing with this for so long on your own'.

My brother's reaction: 'You've got to be yourself.  As the song says don't worry, be happy.'

Two more steps done on the journey, and something less to worry about.  I am very lucky to have such a warm and understanding family. 

[YinYanga]

Happy it went over so well with them

My brothers were the first ones I told, pretty important for me

[Emjay]

That's so awesome, congratulations!

I just came out to my sister too, I know what you mean about hitting the send button..  that was probably the most nervewracking part for me too.

I'm glad things went well for you!

[Joan]

YinYanga

Yes, mine are very important to me too. We're separated by several thousand miles and we're not always in contact a lot, but we've always been close and I was worried I might lose them. So glad that isn't going to be the case.

AmazinglyAutumn

Yes it's an awful moment isn't it? I think the trick is to look away and think about something else as you do it

[Emjay]

Yes it's an awful moment isn't it? I think the trick is to look away and think about something else as you do it

Haha, I think I actually covered my eyes when I did it. 

[Literary X]

Congrats! It's wonderful that they took it so well.
~Verne~

[Kaydee]

YinYanga

Yes, mine are very important to me too. We're separated by several thousand miles and we're not always in contact a lot, but we've always been close and I was worried I might lose them. So glad that isn't going to be the case.

AmazinglyAutumn

Yes it's an awful moment isn't it? I think the trick is to look away and think about something else as you do it

I am in the same situation and I found it really tough to tell them.   However, all three were supportive and one said that knowing me he wasn't all that surprised!   I am glad it worked out for you too.

Congratulations.  I am glad you have understanding sibs!