Quote from: Shiro M. on April 30, 2010, 06:18:33 PM
I came out to my dad... he took it well. I'm just stressed as hell, and want to get things moving, but hes always viewed me as a boy and I just don't know.... We made an appoinment with a therapist equiped to handle this.... I don't know what to do now.... My sister can't find out she's only 11, stressed as hell.... Damn.... Any advice on how to get comfortable with this or something....? I'm lost...
Hello Shiro,
"Time" is how you become comfortable with this.
That doesn't sound like a very fun answer nor a quick one, I know. But I believe the best thing you can do is take the time to make the right choices - make informed choices.
I think you have done great so far with communicating to the right people about this. Keep this up and don't let frustration, fear or doubt shut you down or shut you up.
And as for you sister - there is no reason not to tell her and every reason to, she can be one your greatest allies and insights. Even if she were 5 years old, you or your parents would probably still do best to approach her with the subject sooner or later. And besides, this isn't something that any of you should be ashamed of toward one another. At least not how I see it.
As for the stress I would find a friend or two to confide in, and a support group of some kind if you can find one - your school counsel or your therapist may have suggestions for more support. I would take advantage of all of the help you can get, even if it is "just talking."
I wish that I came out to my dad while he was still around, unfortunately I didn't have as much courage at that time. I was way to worried about how he was going to react toward me and not focused on the positives it would have allowed us both if I had.
Wow I need to get to bed. Trust that I'm not trying to tell you what to do... just trying to help. In the end, it's your world, your body, and your happiness.
Cheers