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Came out to my brother and my sister

Started by Joan, July 28, 2014, 07:24:45 AM

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Joan

July 28, 2014, 07:24:45 AM
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. 
Only a dark cocoon before I get my gorgeous wings and fly away
Only a phase, these dark cafe days
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YinYanga

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July 28, 2014, 07:52:13 AM

Happy it went over so well with them

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

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July 28, 2014, 07:54:59 AM
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!




Start therapy:                            Late 2013
Start HRT:                                 April, 2014
Out everywhere and full time:      November 19, 2015
Name change (official):                            February 1, 2016
I'm a Mommy! (Again) :                             January 31, 2017
GCS consultation:                        February 17, 2017
GCS, Dr. Gallagher (Indianapolis, IN)  February 13, 2018
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Joan

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July 28, 2014, 08:23:41 AM
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 :D
Only a dark cocoon before I get my gorgeous wings and fly away
Only a phase, these dark cafe days
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Emjay

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July 28, 2014, 09:21:24 AM
Quote from: Joan on July 28, 2014, 08:23:41 AM
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 :D

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




Start therapy:                            Late 2013
Start HRT:                                 April, 2014
Out everywhere and full time:      November 19, 2015
Name change (official):                            February 1, 2016
I'm a Mommy! (Again) :                             January 31, 2017
GCS consultation:                        February 17, 2017
GCS, Dr. Gallagher (Indianapolis, IN)  February 13, 2018
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Literary X

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July 28, 2014, 05:48:41 PM
Congrats! It's wonderful that they took it so well.
~Verne~
Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.
--John Dewey
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Kaydee

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July 28, 2014, 06:45:46 PM
Quote from: Joan on July 28, 2014, 08:23:41 AM
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 :D


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!

Aimee





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