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Started by AlyssaJ, August 22, 2017, 01:54:31 PM
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QuoteThis is a very difficult post for me to write and it's going to be long, please read it through to the end. I would like to announce something life changing that may come as a shock you. For most of my life, I've been silently struggling with significant discomfort, anxiety and depression regarding my gender identity. I have even, at times, considered suicide as a result of the denial and repression. With the help of a therapist, I've recently come to terms with the fact that I am transgender and I have begun the process of transitioning to living as a woman. Come November, I will begin living full-time as Alyssa Jean Miller.So far, my parents, children, siblings, and a number of very close friends with whom I've shared my transition, have been very supportive. I also have the support of a large faith community as well as my employer. I will face many challenges on this journey and the support of the wonderful people in my life has been and will be invaluable.I realize for many of you, I may be the first transgender person you've ever known. You've likely seen transsexuality sensationalized or treated as a punch line in popular culture. You've certainly witnessed attempts by some to dehumanize and label people like me as perverts or sub-human. However, you may not have had much exposure to the medical and scientific knowledge of gender identity let alone to the realities of life as a transgender person. For this reason I hope you can keep an open mind and understand that my decision to transition was neither easy nor hasty. I welcome any respectful questions you have regarding my transition.I've recently trimmed down my friends list on Facebook. Those I've kept are people that I consider an important part of my life and I wanted you to hear about this directly from me. In the near future, I will be deactivating this Facebook account. I have created a new profile and if you would like to remain connected with me through Facebook, please either reply to this post or send me a personal message.I truly hope that all of you will continue to be a part of my life going forward, but I understand that for some this could be too much or in conflict with your personal beliefs. If that is the case, I simply ask that you be respectful and just unfriend me. I've accepted that eventuality and wish you all the best if that is your choice.Thank you all for your consideration, your friendship and your support. I'm confident with my amazing friends and family standing behind me, I can successfully navigate this difficult path and be successful.With deepest love, Alyssa
Quote from: Rachel_Christina on August 25, 2017, 02:16:50 PMCongrats Alyssa.I have to do my coming out on Facebook in December.I can't wait, though I know I will spend some time looking at that "post" button lol
Quote from: AlyssaJ on August 25, 2017, 02:09:14 PMOK, I spoke to at least one person via PM that felt it would be helpful if I shared the post that I made for coming out on Facebook. So in case this is helpful or interesting to anyone else, I'm posting it here. This is the message I posted on my male Facebook profile last Thursday:
