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Title: How to break the news to your best friend
Post by: Noah on September 25, 2016, 08:56:54 AM
Post by: Noah on September 25, 2016, 08:56:54 AM
Long story short, my best friend was my boss who then got transferred to another store.
How do I break it to her that Im transitioning, Im not sure her opinions on Transgender people
I really dont want to lose her
any one been in similar situation
How do I break it to her that Im transitioning, Im not sure her opinions on Transgender people
I really dont want to lose her
any one been in similar situation
Title: Re: How to break the news to your best friend
Post by: Megan. on September 25, 2016, 09:24:40 AM
Post by: Megan. on September 25, 2016, 09:24:40 AM
With some people I tried to cover the Trans* subject in general conversation first. I.e. Mentioned the Wakowski sisters (were brothers) when talking about films and The Matrix to gauge if they had any strongly negative feelings.
Otherwise, there is not really any easy way that I've found aside to just tell them, and accept that any initial reaction is a valid one, and then go from there.
I've tried to do it in a neutral public space where I've been able choose.
If, how and when you do it, I hope it goes well for you. X
Otherwise, there is not really any easy way that I've found aside to just tell them, and accept that any initial reaction is a valid one, and then go from there.
I've tried to do it in a neutral public space where I've been able choose.
If, how and when you do it, I hope it goes well for you. X
Title: Re: How to break the news to your best friend
Post by: Amanda_Combs on September 25, 2016, 12:27:51 PM
Post by: Amanda_Combs on September 25, 2016, 12:27:51 PM
With my closest friend who is still in the dark, I brought up Kaitlynne(sp?). Jenner. He said he can't stand her. I asked if he hates Bruce, and noted that she's still the same person. I'm told I changed his opinion on trans* people. Lol. He'll see why some day.
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Title: Re: How to break the news to your best friend
Post by: DawnOday on September 25, 2016, 02:57:43 PM
Post by: DawnOday on September 25, 2016, 02:57:43 PM
I learned that you just have to make sure you tell them and not cover it up. I learned the hard way. Most people I have told have been understanding and supportive.
Title: Re: How to break the news to your best friend
Post by: Devlyn on September 25, 2016, 03:01:49 PM
Post by: Devlyn on September 25, 2016, 03:01:49 PM
You're not breaking the news, you're confiding with a friend. Sharing something that isn't public knowledge. They'll owe you one! :)
Hugs, Devlyn
Hugs, Devlyn