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Title: My Mom's Reaction to Me Coming Out: A Big Shock.
Post by: mtfbuckeye on November 19, 2008, 10:06:58 PM
Post by: mtfbuckeye on November 19, 2008, 10:06:58 PM
My Mom just called after getting my letter.
No yelling. No cursing. No Transphobia or homophobia.
Just crying, and telling me that she loves me no matter what. She told me that she hated that I have been in pain, and just wanted to give me a big hug.
I feel bad for expecting anything else from her. I know things might get worse down the road with her and I, but that was exactly what I wanted/needed to hear from her.
I feel like I'm climbing out of a cave into the light of day. It's a nice cave... Big TV, comfy couch, etc... but still a cave... and the whole world is almost within my sight now.
No yelling. No cursing. No Transphobia or homophobia.
Just crying, and telling me that she loves me no matter what. She told me that she hated that I have been in pain, and just wanted to give me a big hug.
I feel bad for expecting anything else from her. I know things might get worse down the road with her and I, but that was exactly what I wanted/needed to hear from her.
I feel like I'm climbing out of a cave into the light of day. It's a nice cave... Big TV, comfy couch, etc... but still a cave... and the whole world is almost within my sight now.
Title: Re: My Mom's Reaction to Me Coming Out: A Big Shock.
Post by: Alyx. on November 19, 2008, 10:13:40 PM
Post by: Alyx. on November 19, 2008, 10:13:40 PM
Wow...
I'm so happy for you! ^_^
I'm so happy for you! ^_^
Title: Re: My Mom's Reaction to Me Coming Out: A Big Shock.
Post by: TamTam on November 19, 2008, 10:13:46 PM
Post by: TamTam on November 19, 2008, 10:13:46 PM
Aaaaw. That's beautiful. :) Congratulations on a good coming-out experience. :D
Don't feel bad for expecting the worst, buckeye. Unfortunately, that's just being cautious and protecting yourself from hurt. :-\ But I'm so happy she was okay with it. :D
Don't feel bad for expecting the worst, buckeye. Unfortunately, that's just being cautious and protecting yourself from hurt. :-\ But I'm so happy she was okay with it. :D
Title: Re: My Mom's Reaction to Me Coming Out: A Big Shock.
Post by: Nero on November 19, 2008, 10:24:08 PM
Post by: Nero on November 19, 2008, 10:24:08 PM
so happy for you sweetie!
Title: Re: My Mom's Reaction to Me Coming Out: A Big Shock.
Post by: Fox on November 19, 2008, 10:26:12 PM
Post by: Fox on November 19, 2008, 10:26:12 PM
Thats wonderful dear :)
Title: Re: My Mom's Reaction to Me Coming Out: A Big Shock.
Post by: CypherEnigma on November 19, 2008, 10:32:47 PM
Post by: CypherEnigma on November 19, 2008, 10:32:47 PM
I feel so happy for you! That's terrific!!!
Sarrah M.
Sarrah M.
Title: Re: My Mom's Reaction to Me Coming Out: A Big Shock.
Post by: Anisha on November 20, 2008, 01:53:08 AM
Post by: Anisha on November 20, 2008, 01:53:08 AM
congrats....
Title: Re: My Mom's Reaction to Me Coming Out: A Big Shock.
Post by: vanna on November 20, 2008, 01:57:03 AM
Post by: vanna on November 20, 2008, 01:57:03 AM
Congrat's as well hunny,
always really nice to hear about decent accepting parents.
always really nice to hear about decent accepting parents.
Title: Re: My Mom's Reaction to Me Coming Out: A Big Shock.
Post by: Jay on November 20, 2008, 02:50:19 AM
Post by: Jay on November 20, 2008, 02:50:19 AM
Congrats Hun! ;D
Title: Re: My Mom's Reaction to Me Coming Out: A Big Shock.
Post by: lady amarant on November 20, 2008, 02:55:59 AM
Post by: lady amarant on November 20, 2008, 02:55:59 AM
Oh that's brilliant. I'm so happy she reacted as well as she did, and hopefully your concern that things might get worse down the line turn out to be unfounded.
~Simone.
~Simone.
Title: Re: My Mom's Reaction to Me Coming Out: A Big Shock.
Post by: debbie j on November 20, 2008, 09:57:29 AM
Post by: debbie j on November 20, 2008, 09:57:29 AM
buckeye glad to hear everything went well and that mom was ok with everything :)
Title: Re: My Mom's Reaction to Me Coming Out: A Big Shock.
Post by: sneakersjay on November 20, 2008, 10:07:14 AM
Post by: sneakersjay on November 20, 2008, 10:07:14 AM
Go MOM!!
Title: Re: My Mom's Reaction to Me Coming Out: A Big Shock.
Post by: Kate on November 20, 2008, 10:17:59 AM
Post by: Kate on November 20, 2008, 10:17:59 AM
Fantastic! What a huuuuuge relief that must be for you?
~Kate~
~Kate~
Title: Re: My Mom's Reaction to Me Coming Out: A Big Shock.
Post by: Constance on November 20, 2008, 10:59:04 AM
Post by: Constance on November 20, 2008, 10:59:04 AM
:eusa_clap: Congratulations! :eusa_clap:
Title: Re: My Mom's Reaction to Me Coming Out: A Big Shock.
Post by: almost,angie on November 20, 2008, 02:46:41 PM
Post by: almost,angie on November 20, 2008, 02:46:41 PM
Congrats hon. I`ve been wondering how this would turn out. Your lucky to have such a wonderful mother.Thanks for sharing with us.
Angie, ;)
Angie, ;)
Title: Re: My Mom's Reaction to Me Coming Out: A Big Shock.
Post by: NicholeW. on November 20, 2008, 04:07:11 PM
Post by: NicholeW. on November 20, 2008, 04:07:11 PM
Quote from: mtfbuckeye on November 19, 2008, 10:06:58 PM
My Mom just called after getting my letter.
No yelling. No cursing. No Transphobia or homophobia.
Just crying, and telling me that she loves me no matter what. She told me that she hated that I have been in pain, and just wanted to give me a big hug.
I feel bad for expecting anything else from her. I know things might get worse down the road with her and I, but that was exactly what I wanted/needed to hear from her.
O, that is just really great, Buckeye!!
QuoteI feel like I'm climbing out of a cave into the light of day. It's a nice cave... Big TV, comfy couch, etc... but still a cave... and the whole world is almost within my sight now.
Don't forget the sunglasses so the sun doesn't blind you. Takes some getting used to, ya know? :)
Nichole
Title: Re: My Mom's Reaction to Me Coming Out: A Big Shock.
Post by: Windrider on November 20, 2008, 04:38:06 PM
Post by: Windrider on November 20, 2008, 04:38:06 PM
Congratulations :)
WR
WR
Title: Re: My Mom's Reaction to Me Coming Out: A Big Shock.
Post by: gina on November 20, 2008, 04:58:43 PM
Post by: gina on November 20, 2008, 04:58:43 PM
Congratulations, must have been a awesome feeling to receive her blessing, good for you ! :eusa_dance:
gina
gina
Title: Re: My Mom's Reaction to Me Coming Out: A Big Shock.
Post by: iFindMeHere on November 28, 2008, 04:03:22 PM
Post by: iFindMeHere on November 28, 2008, 04:03:22 PM
WOW. wonderful. Hope it continues :)