Community Conversation => Transgender talk => Topic started by: MentalCookie on April 24, 2015, 08:34:25 PM Return to Full Version
Title: The Great Reveal
Post by: MentalCookie on April 24, 2015, 08:34:25 PM
Post by: MentalCookie on April 24, 2015, 08:34:25 PM
Today, things that simple words can only do so much to explain happened, but I will try my best.
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It is the one of most terrifying things everyone who is a member of the LGBT community has to do eventually. Today I "came out of the closet". As my hand shook uncontrollably I pressed the send button of a message addressed to my whole family revealing that I am transsexual.
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Pressing that button was the hardest, most terrifying, and.... best decision I have ever made.
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None of my family members rejected me and no one responded with hatred. The response from family were all of support and love. My bond with the family not only stayed intact, it got stronger.
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As for me, the shroud of lies that I hid myself behind for 22 years has finally dispersed. I am free to fulfill my dreams unhindered, without regret, and... without losing anybody. I am finally smiling and the tears running down my face right now are tears of joy, I haven't felt those in a long time.
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It is the one of most terrifying things everyone who is a member of the LGBT community has to do eventually. Today I "came out of the closet". As my hand shook uncontrollably I pressed the send button of a message addressed to my whole family revealing that I am transsexual.
-
Pressing that button was the hardest, most terrifying, and.... best decision I have ever made.
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None of my family members rejected me and no one responded with hatred. The response from family were all of support and love. My bond with the family not only stayed intact, it got stronger.
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As for me, the shroud of lies that I hid myself behind for 22 years has finally dispersed. I am free to fulfill my dreams unhindered, without regret, and... without losing anybody. I am finally smiling and the tears running down my face right now are tears of joy, I haven't felt those in a long time.
Title: Re: The Great Reveal
Post by: fennec-fox on April 24, 2015, 08:42:09 PM
Post by: fennec-fox on April 24, 2015, 08:42:09 PM
That's wonderful! Coming out was a very brave thing to do, and it's great to hear your family were all so supportive! :)
Title: Re: The Great Reveal
Post by: synesthetic on April 25, 2015, 04:19:25 PM
Post by: synesthetic on April 25, 2015, 04:19:25 PM
aw yay that's awesome news! :D I'm so glad you were met with such a positive response. ^_^
Title: Re: The Great Reveal
Post by: Devlyn on April 25, 2015, 04:33:59 PM
Post by: Devlyn on April 25, 2015, 04:33:59 PM
Big hug! Good for you! :) I typed, pressed send immediately, then started shaking! :laugh: Same outcome, though.
Hugs, Devlyn
Hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: The Great Reveal
Post by: MentalCookie on April 25, 2015, 08:33:51 PM
Post by: MentalCookie on April 25, 2015, 08:33:51 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on April 25, 2015, 04:33:59 PM
Big hug! Good for you! :) I typed, pressed send immediately, then started shaking! :laugh: Same outcome, though.
Hugs, Devlyn
Yea the shaking got worse afterwards because of the anticipation of recieving reponses and what they might say!
Title: Re: The Great Reveal
Post by: Rachel on April 26, 2015, 08:03:55 PM
Post by: Rachel on April 26, 2015, 08:03:55 PM
I am very happy for you.