Quote from: Miniar on February 22, 2009, 07:42:13 AM
I thought long and hard about where to post and how to word it,
Mister, you are neither a coward nor a lier. A coward would not be here, neither would a lier.
Typically the best starting advice is a gender aware therapist to help you sort though your thoughts and immediate problems (thankfully it sounds like you have only a few) as well as help you with long time goals and just what, exactly to do about the situation you find yourself. Sometimes also they can even get you in touch with those you'll probably need to talk with regarding hormones and all that fun stuff should you go in that direction. But for right now, just find someone whom understands a qualified gender therapist to talk to. Generally speaking that is your most solid first step possible. To talk to them, just talk, tell them what you feel, a truly qualified gender therapist has heard it before and understands, don't worry.
Generally it's best to talk to the therapist and get some practical guidance first before coming out (albeit, not what I did)
*hug* hang in there, it's the first steps that are hardest.
(I think being terrified is pretty normal too; at least, I was. WAY to much rests on this, frankly we know this.)
To be perfectly honest, I don't see a coward in your words, I see a boy unsure of just where to step. Don't worry, not yet, just find a good therapist to chat with, that should help greatly.
