Last fall my dysphoria became to hard to handle and I knew that I needed to do something about it! I talked to my wife who knew somethings but not to the extant of possible transition and her reaction was scarred yet supportive. I then started to see a Gender Therapist in February and have since decided that I need to transition, and have started on a plan to move forward including on coming out to those closest to me.
So far I have come out to my wife, three closest friends (and their partners) and my brother-in-law and I cannot believe the love and support I have received. I told one of my fiends and his parter on the weekend and reaction was amazing. He basically said that he wants me to be happy that that he is cool with whatever I do. he and his parter later texted me telling me how much they love me and that I have their total support in anyway I need.
In addition to the friend I just told another friend of my accompanied me to Trans Pride hear in Toronto and even marched with me! I just cannot believe the support I am getting and how lucky I am!
I know I have some hard times coming and am very scarred of some of the 'coming out' I still need to do, especially to my Dad, but I am so great full to have such great people in my life who love and support me and I know that this will make the upcoming rocky road much smoother. I know I am very lucky girl!
