TransParent: At My Son's Wedding
Filed by: Michele O'Mara
February 16, 2010 7:00 PM
http://www.bilerico.com/2010/02/transparent_at_my_sons_wedding.php Michele,
My son and his fiancée are getting married in June. I'm an MTF transsexual whose been living full-time for nearly 5 years. Both my son and his fiancée are generally accepting and often invite me to social occasions with their friends. His fiancée comes from a well-to-do family and the wedding reception will be at their country club. Since transitioning, I've met her father and mother, and it's quite clear they are very status-oriented.
My son approached me several weeks back and told me that his fiancée asked that I not reveal my relationship to him and his fiancée at the wedding or reception. I'm not a part of the ceremonies, but I am paying for the rehearsal dinner. My initial reaction was disappointment, but I did understand that this is her (and his) day and wanted to respect their wishes. I've been planning to go along with it...
