Last night my friend drove me to and from honor band tryouts (which I did fabulously in, by the way), and as it was an hour drive each way, I decided to tell her on the way back. It was the textbook "best coming out response possible," albeit with cursing. I just said "I'm transsexual" (no preface) and she wasn't even vaguely shocked or surprised acting. I told her about my current situation (father who is no help), and she basically said you have to be yourself, screw your unsupportive father. After I told her about one of my father's stupidest fears (people who hate transsexuals won't want to be my friend), she ranted about bigots and how they are a waste of my time. She repeatedly said that she's there for me, and said she could probably work out things with the principal for a public transition, esp. with the help of her sister who is the leader of a GSA. So basically all good.
Adrian
