Might go to a new highschool next year, oh the stress!

[IAmWhatIAm]

Hello! I have returned!
I have been thinking of going to a new high school since my current one is not as advanced as the new one. (The new high school has more opportunities for me, such as computer animation.) I am out in this current school and only one teacher calls me Screech as do some of the students. But I promised myself that if I went to a new school, I will NOT come out. After the week I came out, I was in the bathroom waiting for my friend and these two girls were like "Did you hear about that transgender girl? She <Not Permitted>...." I stopped listening after that. Here's the good thing, I pass as male 100% But then my teachers would be confused and there is gym class and parent-teacher conferences, et cetera. Should I just identify as female (cringe) and wait two more years? Or just let it be? Sorry for the bother.

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[suzifrommd]

Stealth is a hard road to travel. You have a secret that could explode at any moment. You feel that no one really knows you. You wonder when the right time to tell your closest friends. It's difficult for adults who have decades of building up coping skills. It's doubly hard for teens.

Yes, there will be haters. True whether you're trans or cis. Anyone who makes any impact on people's lives will have people who disapprove.

They don't matter. Anyone who can't see what a wonderful person you are does not deserve the privilege of your notice.

[IAmWhatIAm]

I guess. It was the only thing I was worrying about. I just don't want to be treated like I am being treated currently in my school. One guy told me "You'll never be like us guys." and basically bashing transgender people. Asking inappropiate questions and about my sexuality.

[purplewuggybird]

I would recommend coming out at your new school. I defiantly think that you would feel better as yourself rather than hiding. Right now I am out at my high school and living full time and it has been amazing and liberating. PM me if you want!


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[lionheart]

I don't understand, so you did come out at your new school?

[GarryLynn]

So, you're ftm? I don't quite follow .-.

[Vanessa_Glidewell]

Most people don't really know I'm trans, but I'm not being stealth, I just don't openly tell people unless they ask or something, so it's not hiding it I guess. That's what'd I'd do if I were you

[Wild-Eyed]

I hadn't come out when I was at school. I considered it once, as my "friend" group consisted largely of socialists and the like, but when I caught them out online laughing behind my back - one went so far as to draw and post a caricature of me to Instagram (which backfired - I found it hilarious) - I decided against it.