Being scared of coming out to love ones

[Bari Jo]

I'll pm you the finished letter and can I ask when did you know you wanted to be a woman ?

Hugs

Leah

Sure thing, I just pm it to you.  When you are finished sure send me yours.  I'd love to help if I can.

As for me, I felt like I should have been a girl around age 10.  It never went away.  I fought the good fight hard, but as you've read in my letter, I can't fight anymore.

Bari Jo

[CindyLouCovington]

Could be worse.At least you HAVE loved ones. some of us have relatives far worse than none at all

[Annushka]

Hey Leah!
Do you know Jazz Jenning's book I AM JAZZ?


It is a (real) story about a trans girl. Very touching and made for children. Maybe it could help you reading this book to your children and talking to them about what they understood, paying attention to hints about their acceptance.

Here you can find Jazz Jenning herself reading her book:


Exactly one year ago I've written an answer to a friend about coming out. It is a little bit different, but maybe you can also find some help in there. I guess what I wrote about parents can also apply to all family members.
You can see it here:
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,216768.msg1918892.html#msg1918892

Cheer up, sis! You are starting a wonderful journey!! Be happy and be proud!!!
I hope some of these advices can help you to see clearer skies for you to sail out! 

Best wishes!!!

[Chloe M]

Hi Leah. Coming out is very hard to do especially for those of us who are parents. My biggest fear would be access to the kids if wife didn't accept/handle who you are if she decides to up and leave. I'm lucky that I'm separated but have the most homophobic parents and extended family in the world I haven't even told them I'm bi or mostly gay these days never mind tell them I'm Trans Female so I would have no support network near me. That's the thing we all need is support in this journey. I find acquaintances and workmates tend to be more open and accepting that established friends back home x