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Title: Came out to my brother
Post by: Rebecca W on November 25, 2017, 05:48:52 PM
Post by: Rebecca W on November 25, 2017, 05:48:52 PM
He had been noticing something is up with me lately, as I have been talking in a higher pitch voice and been talking about gender a lot. He lectured me (as big brothers do) while we were alone skiing to not let anyone pressure me for answers, as he had felt family was grilling me on gender questions during thanksgiving dinner. I told him I didn't feel pressured, especially by him, and told him that I have started HRT! He said he supports me no matter what, and asked me if I wanted him to use different pronouns or name! Feels good to have a supportive brother, since the rest of the family won't support me!
Title: Re: Came out to my brother
Post by: HappyMoni on November 25, 2017, 06:35:20 PM
Post by: HappyMoni on November 25, 2017, 06:35:20 PM
Congrats Rebecca, great to hear of the support. I don't think I would write others off just yet.
Title: Re: Came out to my brother
Post by: Bari Jo on November 25, 2017, 06:52:11 PM
Post by: Bari Jo on November 25, 2017, 06:52:11 PM
Congrats Rebecca, siblings are great! I'm so happy for you. Yes, it might be too soon to count out the rest of the family.
Bari Jo
Bari Jo
Title: Re: Came out to my brother
Post by: Sawney1000000 on November 25, 2017, 08:47:59 PM
Post by: Sawney1000000 on November 25, 2017, 08:47:59 PM
Brothers are the best. glad you have his support!!
Title: Re: Came out to my brother
Post by: Rebecca W on November 25, 2017, 08:54:40 PM
Post by: Rebecca W on November 25, 2017, 08:54:40 PM
Quote from: HappyMoni on November 25, 2017, 06:35:20 PM
Congrats Rebecca, great to hear of the support. I don't think I would write others off just yet.
I know I shouldn't, but they burned me bad in the past when I came out as gay, so my hopes aren't super high. But I appreciate the support!
Title: Re: Came out to my brother
Post by: Megan. on November 26, 2017, 12:55:47 AM
Post by: Megan. on November 26, 2017, 12:55:47 AM
That's great news Rebecca, you've got yourself a great brother and a handy ally, very happy for you. X
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Title: Re: Came out to my brother
Post by: Jayne01 on November 26, 2017, 02:37:49 AM
Post by: Jayne01 on November 26, 2017, 02:37:49 AM
Congratulations Rebecca. I hope my brother is as supportive when I come out to him.
I do hope the rest of your family can also support you this time round.
Jayne
I do hope the rest of your family can also support you this time round.
Jayne