Community Conversation => Transitioning => Coming out of the closet => Topic started by: NathanW on November 05, 2011, 05:11:35 PM Return to Full Version
Title: Coming out
Post by: NathanW on November 05, 2011, 05:11:35 PM
Post by: NathanW on November 05, 2011, 05:11:35 PM
Today I came out over facebook, in a status update.
So far things have gone well. just waiting to see how the rest of the people on my facebook take it. :)
Overall i'm pretty glad that i've got it off my chest - it feels like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders.
This is what I put
'Just thought i'd let you know since some people are confused about the name change.
I identify as male and wished to be addressed as such.
if you want to stop talking to me because of that, it's fine i'll understand.
Please don't be afraid to ask questions.'
I'm sorry this is so short. XD
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Nathan
So far things have gone well. just waiting to see how the rest of the people on my facebook take it. :)
Overall i'm pretty glad that i've got it off my chest - it feels like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders.
This is what I put
'Just thought i'd let you know since some people are confused about the name change.
I identify as male and wished to be addressed as such.
if you want to stop talking to me because of that, it's fine i'll understand.
Please don't be afraid to ask questions.'
I'm sorry this is so short. XD
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Nathan
Title: Re: Coming out
Post by: Sam- on November 05, 2011, 10:24:04 PM
Post by: Sam- on November 05, 2011, 10:24:04 PM
Congrats! Brave thing to do, glad it's going well :)
What have people been saying? Just wondering so I can get a basic idea of what to expect if/when I do this.
What have people been saying? Just wondering so I can get a basic idea of what to expect if/when I do this.
Title: Re: Coming out
Post by: Lynn on November 06, 2011, 11:41:39 AM
Post by: Lynn on November 06, 2011, 11:41:39 AM
I've been wanting to do this over on my male fb account as well, but I don't have the guts to do it yet haha.
Nice going though. Good to know people are already taking it rather well. I hope the rest does too!
Nice going though. Good to know people are already taking it rather well. I hope the rest does too!
Title: Re: Coming out
Post by: Zaria on November 07, 2011, 02:13:57 AM
Post by: Zaria on November 07, 2011, 02:13:57 AM
I'm afraid if I do it via facebook most people won't take it seriously... they will think someone hijacked my account.
Title: Re: Coming out
Post by: NathanW on November 13, 2011, 08:43:07 PM
Post by: NathanW on November 13, 2011, 08:43:07 PM
Quote from: Sam- on November 05, 2011, 10:24:04 PM
Congrats! Brave thing to do, glad it's going well :)
What have people been saying? Just wondering so I can get a basic idea of what to expect if/when I do this.
Pretty much I've gotten that I was brave for posting it, omg I didn't know. People might ask some questions, so be prepared to answer them. :D some might be like what's transgender, how long have you known?, should I call you this x and use x pronouns. but be prepared for some people to be rude about it since it could happen, but remember 'Those who matter don't mind, and those who mind don't matter."
Good luck!
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Nathan.
Title: Re: Coming out
Post by: NathanW on November 13, 2011, 08:44:32 PM
Post by: NathanW on November 13, 2011, 08:44:32 PM
Quote from: Zaria on November 07, 2011, 02:13:57 AM
I'm afraid if I do it via facebook most people won't take it seriously... they will think someone hijacked my account.
Well you wont know until you've tried it, do it when you feel ready to and feel confident. maybe a counsellor could help you with it?
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Nathan
Title: Re: Coming out
Post by: NathanW on November 13, 2011, 08:45:53 PM
Post by: NathanW on November 13, 2011, 08:45:53 PM
Quote from: Lynn on November 06, 2011, 11:41:39 AM
I've been wanting to do this over on my male fb account as well, but I don't have the guts to do it yet haha.
Nice going though. Good to know people are already taking it rather well. I hope the rest does too!
Thank you! :D
I hope so too.
Good luck for when you do it!
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Nathan