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Title: I need a confidence booster
Post by: Dops on September 10, 2015, 10:56:10 PM
Post by: Dops on September 10, 2015, 10:56:10 PM
I came out to my family a couple of months ago as trans during summer break. I just started school and am wondering if coming out to the whole school would be a good idea, or if it is better to keep it to a close group. I tried working up the courage in a mirror but I am having problems getting the words. I think I just need something to help get myself started. As far as I know the teachers are pretty accepting and most students are as well. Any suggestions on getting the courage?
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Title: Re: I need a confidence booster
Post by: suzifrommd on September 11, 2015, 05:52:15 AM
Post by: suzifrommd on September 11, 2015, 05:52:15 AM
Quote from: Dops on September 10, 2015, 10:56:10 PM
I came out to my family a couple of months ago as trans during summer break. I just started school and am wondering if coming out to the whole school would be a good idea, or if it is better to keep it to a close group. I tried working up the courage in a mirror but I am having problems getting the words. I think I just need something to help get myself started. As far as I know the teachers are pretty accepting and most students are as well. Any suggestions on getting the courage?
I always operate under the assumption that anything I tell a few people will quickly be spread around. Keeping a secret is really hard for most people
That being said, you don't have to tell people directly. When I was coming out, I just spoke to people who asked (which nearly no one did), though I heard there were rumors rampant throughout the school. (I'm a teacher, so I have a bit of a higher profile).
It's a lot easier to tell someone who asks: "Hey, Dops, what's been going on with you?" "Well I've been doing a lot of soul-searching, and I've decided to face the fact that I'm transgender."