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Title: Got a hug from a family friend of my mom's
Post by: NikkiM on May 10, 2026, 04:21:17 PM
I got a hug from a family friend of my mom's and she has known me since I came out in 1999 as transgender. A great  supporter and proud mom of a pre op MTF transsexual daughter, Ashley I am great friends with. I learned a lot from her and she went through it hard, Ashley's older brother took his life in 1997 having a hard time not wanting to come out as gay. She is glad Ashley did come out and it was at the same time I did. It was at a mother/daughter thing this morning. She is glad Ashley and I are living great lives as our true selves. I see her as a second mom in my life whom has welcomed me into her life. Says she does not miss the unhappy son she once had and is glad to have a daughter much happier in her life.
Title: Re: Got a hug from a family friend of my mom's
Post by: Stottie Girl on May 10, 2026, 04:44:56 PM
That's awesome to have such wonderful support and friendship around you. I wish I was so lucky.
Title: Re: Got a hug from a family friend of my mom's
Post by: Petunia on May 10, 2026, 06:20:16 PM
Nikki, thank you for that story.

That will be more than enough to float through the day
Title: Re: Got a hug from a family friend of my mom's
Post by: Mariah on May 10, 2026, 06:21:41 PM
Nikki,

I'm so happy for you. Hugs
Mariah
Title: Re: Got a hug from a family friend of my mom's
Post by: NikkiM on May 10, 2026, 06:37:39 PM
First time Ashley and I met, it was relief. Said she knew that she was transgender at age 10 hiding it
Title: Re: Got a hug from a family friend of my mom's
Post by: Dances With Trees on May 11, 2026, 09:16:47 AM
Such a beautiful moment, Nikki! I knew I was 'different' by the age of 10 but had no idea what was 'wrong' with me.