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Title: Came out to my brother and my sister
Post by: Joan on July 28, 2014, 07:24:45 AM
Post by: Joan on July 28, 2014, 07:24:45 AM
So I finally came out to my brother and my sister. I started therapy in November and HRT in January, so it's been a long process getting to this point, and I don't know why but I had to psyche myself up to press the send button on the emails.
My sister's reaction: 'It makes me so sad to think that you've been dealing with this for so long on your own'.
My brother's reaction: 'You've got to be yourself. As the song says don't worry, be happy.'
Two more steps done on the journey, and something less to worry about. I am very lucky to have such a warm and understanding family.
My sister's reaction: 'It makes me so sad to think that you've been dealing with this for so long on your own'.
My brother's reaction: 'You've got to be yourself. As the song says don't worry, be happy.'
Two more steps done on the journey, and something less to worry about. I am very lucky to have such a warm and understanding family.
Title: Re: Came out to my brother and my sister
Post by: YinYanga on July 28, 2014, 07:52:13 AM
Post by: YinYanga on July 28, 2014, 07:52:13 AM
Happy it went over so well with them
My brothers were the first ones I told, pretty important for me
Title: Re: Came out to my brother and my sister
Post by: Emjay on July 28, 2014, 07:54:59 AM
Post by: Emjay on July 28, 2014, 07:54:59 AM
That's so awesome, congratulations!
I just came out to my sister too, I know what you mean about hitting the send button.. that was probably the most nervewracking part for me too.
I'm glad things went well for you!
I just came out to my sister too, I know what you mean about hitting the send button.. that was probably the most nervewracking part for me too.
I'm glad things went well for you!
Title: Re: Came out to my brother and my sister
Post by: Joan on July 28, 2014, 08:23:41 AM
Post by: Joan on July 28, 2014, 08:23:41 AM
YinYanga
Yes, mine are very important to me too. We're separated by several thousand miles and we're not always in contact a lot, but we've always been close and I was worried I might lose them. So glad that isn't going to be the case.
AmazinglyAutumn
Yes it's an awful moment isn't it? :) I think the trick is to look away and think about something else as you do it :D
Yes, mine are very important to me too. We're separated by several thousand miles and we're not always in contact a lot, but we've always been close and I was worried I might lose them. So glad that isn't going to be the case.
AmazinglyAutumn
Yes it's an awful moment isn't it? :) I think the trick is to look away and think about something else as you do it :D
Title: Re: Came out to my brother and my sister
Post by: Emjay on July 28, 2014, 09:21:24 AM
Post by: Emjay on July 28, 2014, 09:21:24 AM
Quote from: Joan on July 28, 2014, 08:23:41 AM
Yes it's an awful moment isn't it? :) I think the trick is to look away and think about something else as you do it :D
Haha, I think I actually covered my eyes when I did it. :D
Title: Re: Came out to my brother and my sister
Post by: Literary X on July 28, 2014, 05:48:41 PM
Post by: Literary X on July 28, 2014, 05:48:41 PM
Congrats! It's wonderful that they took it so well.
~Verne~
~Verne~
Title: Re: Came out to my brother and my sister
Post by: Kaydee on July 28, 2014, 06:45:46 PM
Post by: Kaydee on July 28, 2014, 06:45:46 PM
Quote from: Joan on July 28, 2014, 08:23:41 AM
YinYanga
Yes, mine are very important to me too. We're separated by several thousand miles and we're not always in contact a lot, but we've always been close and I was worried I might lose them. So glad that isn't going to be the case.
AmazinglyAutumn
Yes it's an awful moment isn't it? :) I think the trick is to look away and think about something else as you do it :D
I am in the same situation and I found it really tough to tell them. However, all three were supportive and one said that knowing me he wasn't all that surprised! I am glad it worked out for you too.
Congratulations. I am glad you have understanding sibs!