Community Conversation => Transitioning => Coming out of the closet => Topic started by: AprilRyan on December 11, 2017, 12:07:42 AM Return to Full Version

Title: Officially Out!
Post by: AprilRyan on December 11, 2017, 12:07:42 AM
This week I officially came out to my school and all my friends as April! Everyone has been so accepting and supportive of me, which I guessed would be the case considering I go to cosmetology school. It's still a little awkward at times as i'm still in the process of getting my name and gender legally changed, so in some areas I still have to go by my male name. But it is just soooo freeing to be who I've always known I am and not have to play the facade anymore! I've also noticed I've gotten a lot closer to my female friends, they see me as one of the girls now, which is awesome!
Title: Re: Officially Out!
Post by: Megan. on December 11, 2017, 05:25:26 AM
April,  that's wonderful news,  I'm very happy you've had good support and acceptance. It's lovely to read how the dial has moved for younger generations. X

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Title: Re: Officially Out!
Post by: Jailyn on December 11, 2017, 05:49:57 AM
April!!! Congrats, it is a relief to out to even part of the world. It is a relief on our gd and just to our psyche. I am a little jealous I want to go to cosmetology school! I have also noticed the same that I have gotten closer to my female friends. They have been supportive and give me tips on things.
Title: Re: Officially Out!
Post by: AprilRyan on December 11, 2017, 12:08:20 PM
Quote from: Megan. on December 11, 2017, 05:25:26 AM
April,  that's wonderful news,  I'm very happy you've had good support and acceptance. It's lovely to read how the dial has moved for younger generations.

Yeah, I've wanted to transition since i was in high school, but even in the early 2000's the lack of acceptance for us transpeople made me too fearful to. So this is quite a long time coming for me and even i'm jealous of the younger generations, lol.