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Title: Lunch with my Aunt
Post by: Anna++ on July 13, 2013, 04:06:23 PM
Post by: Anna++ on July 13, 2013, 04:06:23 PM
I had lunch with my Aunt today. My Mom had mentioned my transition to her a few weeks ago, so she had worked on a bunch of questions to figure out what was going on. She was relieved to hear that I'm doing well, and she even commented that I'm happier and more talkative than I used to be. The most important question had to do with my Crohn's disease, and she liked hearing that my gastrointestinal doctor was okay with everything.
We talked about my parents a bit, too. My mom is having a tough time (like we all know), and apparently she's had issues with gay people before. I commented that my mom should seek some kind of therapy, and it sounds like she is! My aunt even offered to go with her! *fingers crossed*
The rest of my extended family, at least on my Mom's side, knows (thanks Mom... I think I should have been the one to tell them) and they're all okay with it! A different aunt just had other relatives come out as gay, so they're dealing with that at the same time but they liked hearing that I'm happier now. And my other Uncle is cool with it as well. So it sounds like I won't need to worry too much about that side of the family :)
We talked about my parents a bit, too. My mom is having a tough time (like we all know), and apparently she's had issues with gay people before. I commented that my mom should seek some kind of therapy, and it sounds like she is! My aunt even offered to go with her! *fingers crossed*
The rest of my extended family, at least on my Mom's side, knows (thanks Mom... I think I should have been the one to tell them) and they're all okay with it! A different aunt just had other relatives come out as gay, so they're dealing with that at the same time but they liked hearing that I'm happier now. And my other Uncle is cool with it as well. So it sounds like I won't need to worry too much about that side of the family :)
Title: Re: Lunch with my Aunt
Post by: King Malachite on July 13, 2013, 04:10:52 PM
Post by: King Malachite on July 13, 2013, 04:10:52 PM
awesome! :)
Title: Re: Lunch with my Aunt
Post by: Devlyn on July 13, 2013, 04:27:56 PM
Post by: Devlyn on July 13, 2013, 04:27:56 PM
Sounds like it went well, thanks for sharing! By the way, you didn't tell us what you had for lunch! Hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: Lunch with my Aunt
Post by: Anna++ on July 13, 2013, 04:29:18 PM
Post by: Anna++ on July 13, 2013, 04:29:18 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on July 13, 2013, 04:27:56 PM
Sounds like it went well, thanks for sharing! By the way, you didn't tell us what you had for lunch! Hugs, Devlyn
A Chicago style pizza at Pizza Papalis (http://www.pizzapapalis.com/) in Detroit.
Title: Re: Lunch with my Aunt
Post by: bethany on July 13, 2013, 04:33:09 PM
Post by: bethany on July 13, 2013, 04:33:09 PM
So happy to hear that it went well with your aunt. :)
Title: Re: Lunch with my Aunt
Post by: ZoeM on July 13, 2013, 04:33:15 PM
Post by: ZoeM on July 13, 2013, 04:33:15 PM
That is wonderful!
Things're finally looking up for you. :D
I hope your mom comes out of therapy a cheerier and more supportive person (And still female - after all, who knows what therapists do to you... :) )
Things're finally looking up for you. :D
I hope your mom comes out of therapy a cheerier and more supportive person (And still female - after all, who knows what therapists do to you... :) )
Title: Re: Lunch with my Aunt
Post by: Devlyn on July 13, 2013, 04:34:41 PM
Post by: Devlyn on July 13, 2013, 04:34:41 PM
Quote from: Anna! on July 13, 2013, 04:29:18 PM
A Chicago style pizza at Pizza Papalis (http://www.pizzapapalis.com/) in Detroit.
Blasphemy, a pizza should be thin crust. <draws line in sand and hunkers down in foxhole for a long battle>
Title: Re: Lunch with my Aunt
Post by: CalmRage on July 13, 2013, 04:37:56 PM
Post by: CalmRage on July 13, 2013, 04:37:56 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on July 13, 2013, 04:34:41 PMI haven't had a thick-crust pizza in a long time, it would be quite welcome. I like thin-crust pizza, but i'd like some variety.
Blasphemy, a pizza should be thin crust. <draws line in sand and hunkers down in foxhole for a long battle>
Title: Re: Lunch with my Aunt
Post by: Anna++ on July 13, 2013, 04:42:43 PM
Post by: Anna++ on July 13, 2013, 04:42:43 PM
Quote from: ZoeM on July 13, 2013, 04:33:15 PM
I hope your mom comes out of therapy a cheerier and more supportive person (And still female - after all, who knows what therapists do to you... :) )
Haha! Maybe she'll get a therapist that pushes her to transition? :laugh:
I'm okay with any style pizza, but I usually hope for a butter-parmesean-garlic flavored crust :)
Title: Re: Lunch with my Aunt
Post by: Jamie D on July 15, 2013, 12:42:08 AM
Post by: Jamie D on July 15, 2013, 12:42:08 AM
Glad things are going well.
The best pizza is anchovy and jalapeno.
The best pizza is anchovy and jalapeno.
Title: Re: Lunch with my Aunt
Post by: Cindy on July 15, 2013, 02:44:09 AM
Post by: Cindy on July 15, 2013, 02:44:09 AM
Glad it went so well and the family is with you! It really helps.
I had an American pizza for lunch, seems cruel but at least we have found a use for you lot ::)
I had an American pizza for lunch, seems cruel but at least we have found a use for you lot ::)