Community Conversation => Transgender talk => Topic started by: Alyssa L. on March 26, 2014, 09:51:53 PM Return to Full Version
Title: Coming out to my Brother
Post by: Alyssa L. on March 26, 2014, 09:51:53 PM
Post by: Alyssa L. on March 26, 2014, 09:51:53 PM
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Title: Re: Coming out to my Brother
Post by: Joan on March 26, 2014, 10:00:19 PM
Post by: Joan on March 26, 2014, 10:00:19 PM
I guess you don't know until you tell him :)
I'll be telling my brother and sister soon, and there really is no way of knowing how they'll react.
Best of luck! :)
I'll be telling my brother and sister soon, and there really is no way of knowing how they'll react.
Best of luck! :)
Title: Re: Coming out to my Brother
Post by: Jessica Merriman on March 26, 2014, 10:01:45 PM
Post by: Jessica Merriman on March 26, 2014, 10:01:45 PM
The best Alyssa! I hope it goes well and things continue as they are. Just remember if it turns into a negative it was he that made the choice to leave or push you away, not you. I applaud your efforts and think you look amazing. I will be thinking about you! :)
Title: Coming out to my Brother
Post by: ErinM on March 26, 2014, 10:27:22 PM
Post by: ErinM on March 26, 2014, 10:27:22 PM
Good luck Alyssa. I hope it goes well for you.
Title: Re: Coming out to my Brother
Post by: Alyssa L. on March 27, 2014, 09:25:42 AM
Post by: Alyssa L. on March 27, 2014, 09:25:42 AM
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Title: Re: Coming out to my Brother
Post by: Jason C on March 27, 2014, 09:48:22 AM
Post by: Jason C on March 27, 2014, 09:48:22 AM
Good luck, hope it all goes well :)
Title: Re: Coming out to my Brother
Post by: Veronica M on March 27, 2014, 10:13:02 AM
Post by: Veronica M on March 27, 2014, 10:13:02 AM
Good luck Alyssa... I hope all goes well.
I dread the day I have to come out to my brother... While I love him very much. he really is a male homophobic pig and treats women with total disrespect... So it will be an adventure to say the least.
I dread the day I have to come out to my brother... While I love him very much. he really is a male homophobic pig and treats women with total disrespect... So it will be an adventure to say the least.
Title: Re: Coming out to my Brother
Post by: Sarah Louise on March 27, 2014, 10:16:57 AM
Post by: Sarah Louise on March 27, 2014, 10:16:57 AM
I never had to come out to my brother, my sister told him for me :)
Not that it would have been a major issue, he co-wrote a book with another teacher who transitioned from MtF, so he is very familiar with this and has no problems.
Not that it would have been a major issue, he co-wrote a book with another teacher who transitioned from MtF, so he is very familiar with this and has no problems.
Title: Re: Coming out to my Brother
Post by: Alyssa L. on March 27, 2014, 05:30:14 PM
Post by: Alyssa L. on March 27, 2014, 05:30:14 PM
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Title: Re: Coming out to my Brother
Post by: Veronica M on March 27, 2014, 05:43:26 PM
Post by: Veronica M on March 27, 2014, 05:43:26 PM
I am so glad it went well for you... Coming out is tough, especially to family. I was actually discussing that topic in therapy today. My therapist said that in actuality people have more acceptance of trans people these days and I would actually will be surprised as I start coming out.
Anyway, I am really happy for you... Congrats.
Anyway, I am really happy for you... Congrats.
Title: Re: Coming out to my Brother
Post by: Jessica Merriman on March 27, 2014, 05:44:16 PM
Post by: Jessica Merriman on March 27, 2014, 05:44:16 PM
I am glad it didn't go very bad. My sister was a lot like your brother and wanted all the information I had on Gender Dysphoria so she could talk to a specialist and cure me.*giggle* I suppose we both have to give them time and let it sink in a little better. I am so glad the relationship is still there and hope it brought some relief to you. :) Go girl!
Title: Coming out to my Brother
Post by: ErinM on March 27, 2014, 06:41:18 PM
Post by: ErinM on March 27, 2014, 06:41:18 PM
<sigh of relief>
It sounds like it went pretty well over all. Congratulations!
I have found that for my family members while supportive have had their adjustment period as well. It's something that is so unfamiliar to them that it can throw them for a loop.
I'm sure as he see you progress it'll get easier for him.
It sounds like it went pretty well over all. Congratulations!
I have found that for my family members while supportive have had their adjustment period as well. It's something that is so unfamiliar to them that it can throw them for a loop.
I'm sure as he see you progress it'll get easier for him.