Told my Parents, and other stories

[Artesia]

Had a conversation with my dad yesterday.  It started with my problems at work and my wife's concerns for me, She is at their place for a while.  It then turned to dad asking me if this is really what I wanted, and that he did some "research" and found that the feminizing effects wouldn't be as pronounced on me due to the age at which I am starting.  While I know things won't be perfect, I did inform him that it is a YMMV thing and that there are some very lovely ladies here that have started later in life than I have who have had amazing effects from HRT, and that it would take several years to know just how much it will affect me.  I also informed him that, overall, I am feeling better than I have in years, at which point he said that he noticed I am more engaging with people now and that I do seem happier now.  He is concerned about me and living in Indiana, which he called stupidly conservative.  He is still having a hard time accepting this, but still loves me.

[Kendra]

Artesia I'm not an expert (you are further along than me on all this) but my interpretation is - your father's concern is positive and sincere.  For him to observe and confirm in his own words that you seem happier now is a great accomplishment.  He has known you a long time so it's understandable the change in his perception won't be instant. 

Based on this, I bet your father will choose different words in his next conversation with your wife.

[Julia1996]

Being sure I really wanted to do this was a big concern for my dad. He would ask me if I was really sure this is what I wanted .  Then he went with me to have my lips done with filler. I don't know why really but he went into the room with me. When the doctor started injecting my lips my dad ended up sitting on the floor because he almost passed out. After that he never questioned if I was sure I wanted this.

[Charlie Nicki]

Had a conversation with my dad yesterday.  It started with my problems at work and my wife's concerns for me, She is at their place for a while.  It then turned to dad asking me if this is really what I wanted, and that he did some "research" and found that the feminizing effects wouldn't be as pronounced on me due to the age at which I am starting.  While I know things won't be perfect, I did inform him that it is a YMMV thing and that there are some very lovely ladies here that have started later in life than I have who have had amazing effects from HRT, and that it would take several years to know just how much it will affect me.  I also informed him that, overall, I am feeling better than I have in years, at which point he said that he noticed I am more engaging with people now and that I do seem happier now.  He is concerned about me and living in Indiana, which he called stupidly conservative.  He is still having a hard time accepting this, but still loves me.

Sounds like your dad is supportive struggling but supportive. That's great.

[Artesia]

Well...I'm out to my wife's side of the family.  Most of them are unhappy with my decision and are telling my wife to divorce me immediately.  Some are confused, and only a couple said "figures". 

[LizK]

Well...I'm out to my wife's side of the family.  Most of them are unhappy with my decision and are telling my wife to divorce me immediately.  Some are confused, and only a couple said "figures".

Well I guess its easy for folks to be unhappy with our decisions when they do not understand the consequences of the alternative. I hope you and your wife are able to find some happiness.