I'm a 50 year old MTF that is married, for 20 years, and has suffered gender identity dsyphoria for approximately 40 years. Like most, I started trying on my mother's clothes at an early age. I can't remember all the details, however, I recall a conversation with my parents about the "disturbance" of my mother's clothes. A piece of coincidence, is that before my birth, everybody thought I was going to be their daughter. About a year ago I had them re-tell me the story and what name they had chosen. Thus, I was a surprise when I was a boy. At age 11, I had gynecomastia, which was a blessing and a curse. Fast forward, as my GID got worse each year, my wife, became upset that I didn't tell her before our marriage. (For anyone reading this who is not married yet, I HIGHLY recommend you tell your significant other before you wed.) She feels my parents have always known, thus, during a period in which my wife and I almost divorced, I came out to my mom and several of my wife's family members about my crossdressing. To my knowledge my mom probably told my dad. They never have brought it up again. They are in their late 70's. We are pretty close. Last night/early this morning I felt the need to go this Sunday, to see them to tell them in person about my decision to begin transition. Needless to say I'm hoping for the right words and the best response from them, however, I'm aware of the other side of the coin. At least I'll let them know before hand how much I love them and appreciated all that they have done for me and my family. Thanks for reading.
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