Happy New Year everyone! :D So, this is just an update, I guess~
I came out to my grandparents on New Year's Eve. I was really emotional and cried while I wrote the email, but I got it all out. Within the day (usually it takes a few days for them to reply to emails), I got a response, from both of them. They're both awesome and accepting! My grandfather said stuff along the lines of getting me fit and healthy before I can be fully happy, that since I'm a short guy (5'5-6") I need to be quick and he can see me sporting a beard. And my grandmother simply said that there were no problems and asked how long the process would take from start to finish.
Guh! I just feel so lucky to have at least some family accept me. Honestly, they're probably the only part of my weird family that truly does. I have a really large family (my dad's side is Native, so... yeah), but none of them really care about me. And my mum's side of the family is really religious and she's actually not supposed to talk to any of them. So, only her youngest brother talks to us. But he isn't really accepting of me, either. But, anyway, the reason I decided to tell my grandparents is because I'll be starting testosterone really soon.
I have an appointment with my endocrinologist tomorrow at 1. I don't know how long it'll take until I can actually start taking the hormones, but I'm also undecided about which way I'll want it to be administered. Again, really unaccepting family, I'll need to hide all of this somehow. The worst I'm expecting is to be thrown out by my mum, and the best is just nothing... But, changes will be coming soon! Honestly, I don't even care about the other changes to my body than my voice.
And, on top of all of this, I have an appointment with my top surgeon in the middle of March, which is really exciting. I hadn't even heard of him before, but the doctor who's overlooking my transition wrote the surgeon a referral. And he's really quite busy, I've heard, but at least I'm in. I believe I get to find out when my final surgery date will be, as well as if I'm a candidate for the surgery I want (keyhole). I think he'll also tell me if I should work out and/or when to stop... At least, these will be the questions I'd like to have answered, but, we can only wait and see.
And, one last thing, I got a haircut and I feel quite grand about myself.
Hoping everyone's year starts off great :D
Peace
Congrats!
I'm glad you had such a great experience with your grandparents. Since you're worried that your mom might kick you out maybe you should talk to your grandparents about that. It's always nice to have someone in your corner on these things.
Good luck with T and surgeries. I'm sure you're stoked. :)
Wiqomun i Susans!
I am really glad you have some accepting family members. Your mom will probably find out really soon, so you should really try to find a place to live now just in case she does throw you out.
Keep us updated on your progress.
Congratulations alecto! Oh my, that is so great that your grandparents are there to support you & I'm really hoping your mom will as well! The appointments sound promising and I hope they go well for you. This new year sounds like it's going to be a good one for you :)