Came out to my parents

[PolarBear]

I came out to my parents yesterday...

I told them I often "feel more like a man than a woman" and that this is for more than a year and a half, and that I have called a team of specialists to help me sort this out.

They took it astonishingly well. While my mother is urging me to take my time and does not (yet) want to think about that I might completely transition, the first thing my father said was "well, I'm not really surprised."

They haven't kicked me out, they will continue to see me as their child, and hope that I can find the right path for myself.

All in all, it couldn't have gone better. 

Just wanted to let you all know. There's been a weight lifted off of my shoulders, and I'm quite proud of myself. And of my parents, because they have shown themselves to be great people.


Vincent.

[Diane]

Good for you.

[mina.magpie]

Aw, that's really cool sweetie. Congratulations. ^_^

Mina.

[Nero]

good to hear. 

[Janet_Girl]

Total awesome< Dude.

Right now is a good time to have them in your corner.

Janet

[paulault55]

Like everyone has said Congrats, i will be coming out to my stepfather in the next few weeks and hope for as good an outcome as yours.

Paula.

[Gwen]

Congratulations Vincent!  You've taken an important step and handled it well.  I'm glad to know your family faced it as well as you did!

Gwen

[Jamie-o]

Go Vincent!  Go Vincent's parents!  Congrats.  I'll bet that's a huge relief.

[rosey]

yay for u

rosey

[katherine]

Congratulations!  It's always good to have understanding family.  I know it is such a relief when the family is finally informed.

[Cindy]

Vincent
Awesome.
Great Parents (with a capital P)

Take your Dad to some male stuff, fishing, BMX, (strippers, maybe not!)

LoL

Cindy James

[Jay]

That is fantastic!

[PolarBear]

Thanks everyone. Your congratulations mean a lot to me.

My mum is having a very hard time with accepting the possibility that I am transsexual. It's not that she rejects it, or me, but that it just doesn't get through to her. She is still in shock, I suppose.
And that's understandable. I've been thinking about this for the last 2 or so years, she since lat Saturday. She wants me to give her time, and I will.
She's afraid I will make rash decisions, and while I try to explain to her that I am not even sure if I will transition, she's still afraid I might do something stupid. Worrying about your kids is part of being a mum, I guess.
Not that I don't understand where she is coming from, though.

I can only hope this situation will resolve itself, rather sooner than later.


Vincent, who sometimes feels guilty that he's making his mum feel bad. (Irrational, yes I know, but still the truth at the moment).

[Jushi]

Awe, I wouldn't worry too much. She'll still love you regardless, I'm sure of it =] I hope things end well for you! <3

[Lacey Lynne]

Vincent, that's amazing!  If you've got a supportive family, you've got a major asset in your quest.  Welcome to Susan's.  Hugs!

[PolarBear]

Thank you LaceyLynne, you're very kind.

Hopefully my mum and I will talk about my male feelings again in about a week or two, when she is back from vacation. So far, she is still apprehensive but not negative. So far, so good!

[Ellieka]

Let me also ad my congratulations. That's a huge step you've taken. I have a feeling things will be ok for you.