Can anyone provide advice for coming out?

[Jakob]

I am seriously considering coming out. My mom won't understand. She'll tell everybody. They'll all think I'm ->-bleeped-<-ing crazy. But I wanna come out. I wanna cut my hair. And I would love to actually bind. I want to be treated like a guy.

You know what would be even better? If I could come out before school starts. And have all this done before school starts. I'm going to a new school cause the move. (School starts in like, 6 days.) It'd be much easier starting there that way...

But I'm really afraid. Would they even let me order a binder? Probably not. Would I anyway? Once they know, maybe. Would she kick me out? Maybe. But there is always dad's. Would he think I'm crazy? Yeah. But would he kick me out? Doubtful. Because he'd just be happy to have me. And hell, if they both kicked me out, there is always Kaitlyn's. This all seems drastic but I just want to be myself and not have to hide.

Anyways, anyone have any advice on what to do? Experiences they could share? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[E]

I just... came out. I told my father on the phone one day I had something I needed to talk about face-to-face, and so we did. He was actually relieved I didn't have cancer or something.

The first time after coming out is the worst. Prepare for stupid and hurtful reactions. But don't let that dissuade you.

I think my way worked quite well - I didn't actually have to get the Big Word out my mouth until I'd committed to coming out. I couldn't chicken out at the last moment, because that'd require me to lie and tell my father something stupid like "I've got cancer" or "I've got OCD". That might work for you. Otherwise, the letter method is tried and true - write 'em a note.

[Kev]

ok, advice.
Advice is hard to give, but let's try.
I would tell any good friend first, to have backup, you know? Then ask your mom if she's got a minute. Sit her down and tell her. Don't tell her words she wouldn't understand, you don't have to say "trans" either. Just tell her how you feel and what you want to do about it. Start easy on her like with binders, and don't go like "I want top surgery" 
Now, so much for your part. She may freak or something. If she does, just leave and stay out a few hours with the friend you've come out to. Don't take any ->-bleeped-<- from anybody.
If she acts weird, let her. She needs to come around, right? She will need  a few weeks to get a grip. She deserves that time, too.
So next you should talk to your dad- Or you talk to him first. Do it the way you feel comfortable. But make sure you got backup to go for pizza and a movie just in case your parents freak.

How long have you known you were a guy? And how old are you?

[Steph]

Plan it, and take your time.  Consider who you feel you need to come out to and the consequences of doing so.  Folks can surprise you, especially parents, and other family members.  True friends will still be there when you come out, those that don't, well, they weren't real friends, but merely acquaintances.

Steph

[Jakob]

Kev- I've known what transgender was since 13. Thats when I realized thats what I was and still am. I would include my current age but they told me they try to keep the specific age of those under 18 private.

[Jakob]

To all that gave advice- Thank you very much.