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Mom and I had a long talk about my gender issues. She's basically accepting, but does want me to tell everyone I'm a long lost cousin or friend if I've transitioned fully (or in RLT) when she passes. She says this is for my safety, and I believe her, as my male relatives would probably kill me for daring to live my life as I want to.

Found out Mom had talked to my brother about it and he's accepting of it also. He said it didn't matter, that we'd always be siblings.

I feel like a tremendous weight has been lifted off me. Just thought I'd share.

Thanks for reading.

Very Truly,
Angela MacLeod

Congrats! I always love hearing coming out stories with happy endings.

Thanks, Sarah.

Angela

Im so glad that they have accepted this. Its a huge weight off your shoulders eh? :D

congrats on that . That is one huge step I still need to take.

I'm so glad it went well for you. Transitioning is hard enough and even more so without your family to support you.

Quote from: Angela MacLeod on December 17, 2008, 03:41:05 PM
Very Truly,
Angela MacLeod

wow, super creepy, my History teacher who also teaches psyche said recently he had a cousin he never knew about, when we were talking about the Tudor Monarchy and how when there is no leader to the throne this often arises; having an unknown relative.
And his  name is ______ MacLeod spelled the exact same way.
*I left out the name for safety reasons

Quote from: Kelsey on December 20, 2008, 01:12:49 AM

Quote from: Angela MacLeod on December 17, 2008, 03:41:05 PM
Very Truly,
Angela MacLeod

wow, super creepy, my History teacher who also teaches psyche said recently he had a cousin he never knew about, when we were talking about the Tudor Monarchy and how when there is no leader to the throne this often arises; having an unknown relative.
And his  name is ______ MacLeod spelled the exact same way.
*I left out the name for safety reasons

MacLeod is not my real last name. I chose it along with "Angela" because it seems to fit me (and, honestly, I like the name). No long lost relatives (that I know of) in my genealogical closet.  ;)

Thanks for the reply.

Angela

p.s.- For more on the name "MacLeod," follow this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacLeod (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacLeod)

I remember when I came out, though not exactly my age at the time.  I'll say early forties.  I was on the rollercoaster ride and it was headed down very quickly.  I was at that point where my depression was at its lowest and I had just made the decision to go on living, to at least try.  I called home and my mother answered.  I was crying my eyes out, rocking back and forth, and told her I had something important to tell her.  The very first thing she asked me was "are you gay" and I said I wish it were that simple. Then I briefly explained to her that I'm a woman inside.  She had indicated that she wasn't surprised and our conversation went on briefly.  Later I learned from my sister, whom my mother spoke to about it, that my mother had hung up the phone and cried.  She was, as were my three sisters, totally supportive of me.  The relief I felt that night was so overwhelming and helped me get that rollercoaster heading back up again.  That coaster still had a few rides left, but eventually things became somewhat more manageable.