how to Come Out on Facebook?

[Bobbie]

I think I'm having more anxiety about Coming Out on Facebook then I did coming out to my Friends or Family. I've always tried to keep my online self separate, and even here I find it difficult to post anything that bares too much of my soul where anyone in the world (Good or Bad) can read it... forever.
But I want to.

I think I should Post a message that I am Trangender what that means for me and that I'm in the process of transitioning to a woman, most of my friends already know, and no one from work is on my friends list, though there are people I really dont know well. I think I should hold off on posting any pictures of me dressed as a woman just yet, and just post things that might educate people about being Transgender for now.

What do you think? Any advice on how best to do this?
Bobbie

[Emjay]

I'm confused.  Are you 100% out everywhere?  It sounds like you're not at work from your post.  Just curious because you will be once you post something like that on Facebook.

For me, Facebook was my last stop after coming out to friends, family, and finally at work. 

In a nutshell:  When I posted my own coming out on Facebook I gave a brief backstory, said that I would be continuing my transition publicly, and said that I would be happy to answer any questions that anyone had.

Personally I found it to be a huge weight off of my shoulders to have that information out there and not a secret anymore.

[Kitty June]

I accidentally outed myself to everyone by posting a pic from pride. It wasn't he worst thing to do and I only lost a few "friends"

Stevie

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[Bobbie]

I'm not out 100% yet, but I'm trying to get there.
I haven't told people at work yet, I'm thinking of telling my boss soon though.
no one at work is on my  Facebook friend's list, but yes I'm guessing some people at work might find out, if they dont already suspect. I just though there are probably a few neighbors I haven't told yet either, I really dont feel I need to goto everyones door and tell them, but dont mind them finding out.
I've told my good friends and family, I'm out most evenings dressed as a woman,
so I'm thinking Facebook and Work are the last big places to come out at.

[Emjay]

Gotcha....

I posted my public coming out letter on Facebook the day I came out at work.  I was pretty much where you are:  Living full time everywhere but work until that day.  I had worked with my HR department for a few months to plan the day and how to announce my transition at work.  Once the work thing was addressed I came out on FB.

I had pretty much told everyone I wanted to tell in person by that time so the post was to make a blanket announcement to everyone else.  Once that was done I gave it a day then changed my name on Facebook to match. 

[Bobbie]

Thank you Emjay,
  I'm now thinking of holding off on the Facebook post until I'm in the planning stages with HR on coming out at work.

I think an email to my friends and neighbors telling them what I'm going through and why should be my next step, many already know but some dont or may not fully understand.

[FTMax]

I changed my name, pronouns, and made my gender visible. And that was that. No post or anything, as I didn't want that out there forever with my real name attached. No one unfriended me, I got a lot of messages wishing me luck/wellness as I transitioned. I unfriended one aunt/uncle as they said they wanted me to be happy but couldn't support this decision.

I did also get messages from some people who were confused about the change in name, and I explained to them what I would've posted had I made a post - "I'm transgender and am transitioning, please use this name and male pronouns to refer to me. I am happy to answer most questions, but as the process is incredibly personal there are some things I won't answer."