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Title: Found a little courage
Post by: kathb31 on May 17, 2016, 08:49:14 PM
Post by: kathb31 on May 17, 2016, 08:49:14 PM
I finally found the courage to come out to someone at work. Should have done it sooner because she was really wonderful. Patty is one, in a long line of women I have cultivated relationships with trying to be their girlfriend but the first to really know me.
I started with a conversation about the ugly NC bathroom law and she seemed sympathetic so I asked if she wanted to talk. We ended up in a conference room with the door closed where I told her what a good friend she was, how much I cared about her and that there was something about me she probably wouldn't guess in a 1000 years.
To remove the concerned look on her face, I quickly spilled out that I was transgender and had been trying to find a way to tell her. She told me it didn't matter, didn't change anything and wanted to know if I was transitioning and if she could help. I told her I was trying and what she had said had made me very happy. She gave me a big hug. All and all it was a very good day and my hope meter for the future went up several notches.
Kath
Title: Re: Found a little courage
Post by: Devlyn on May 17, 2016, 08:52:34 PM
Post by: Devlyn on May 17, 2016, 08:52:34 PM
Thanks for sharing this, Kath! We love a happy post. :)
Hugs, Devlyn
Hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: Found a little courage
Post by: HappyMoni on May 17, 2016, 09:56:45 PM
Post by: HappyMoni on May 17, 2016, 09:56:45 PM
Kath,
I'm so happy for you. It sounds like you handled "the telling" very well. It feels great to get it off your chest doesn't it?
Moni
I'm so happy for you. It sounds like you handled "the telling" very well. It feels great to get it off your chest doesn't it?
Moni
Title: Re: Found a little courage
Post by: Denise on May 17, 2016, 10:13:35 PM
Post by: Denise on May 17, 2016, 10:13:35 PM
That's more than a little AWESOME!
We can all only hope it goes that well!!
We can all only hope it goes that well!!
Title: Re: Found a little courage
Post by: CourtneyMarissa on May 18, 2016, 09:43:38 PM
Post by: CourtneyMarissa on May 18, 2016, 09:43:38 PM
Hey Kath.
I borrowed some of your courage and came out to a coworker today. She was really cool with it telling me how much she admired my courage and that it doesn't change anything as she likes me for the person I am.
Just wanted to tell you thanks for posting your experience. It helped me.
Big Hug,
Courtney
I borrowed some of your courage and came out to a coworker today. She was really cool with it telling me how much she admired my courage and that it doesn't change anything as she likes me for the person I am.
Just wanted to tell you thanks for posting your experience. It helped me.
Big Hug,
Courtney
Title: Re: Found a little courage
Post by: kathb31 on May 18, 2016, 10:37:25 PM
Post by: kathb31 on May 18, 2016, 10:37:25 PM
Hi Courtney
I'm glad my post was able to help. The person I told also said she thought
I was very brave. I don't feel that way most of the time .. more like nervous
and insecure but I do admit having a feeling of strength and accomplishment
on my reveal day.
All the best,
Kath
I'm glad my post was able to help. The person I told also said she thought
I was very brave. I don't feel that way most of the time .. more like nervous
and insecure but I do admit having a feeling of strength and accomplishment
on my reveal day.
All the best,
Kath
Title: Re: Found a little courage
Post by: bonetheif on May 20, 2016, 02:18:06 AM
Post by: bonetheif on May 20, 2016, 02:18:06 AM
Thats really awesome! isnt it great when telling someone goes well?