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Community Conversation => Transitioning => Coming out of the closet => Topic started by: Danielle Emmalee on March 31, 2014, 08:09:14 PM

Title: It's done
Post by: Danielle Emmalee on March 31, 2014, 08:09:14 PM
I'm out.  Posted my coming out letter on Facebook shared only to family.  Not sure if it was the best way to do it, but it's done now.  Now I wait...

While typing this post, I already got a response from a spouse of a cousin saying "good for you for expressing yourself.  That's probably one of the hardest things anyone can do"
Title: Re: It's done
Post by: Charley Bea(EmeraldP) on March 31, 2014, 08:40:06 PM
That was nice of them, fingers crossed you get more good responces.
Title: Re: It's done
Post by: Danielle Emmalee on March 31, 2014, 08:43:11 PM
Response number 2, from a cousin: "We accept you no matter what <male name>.  This took a lot of strength to share. I hope you can get the help you need and deserve."
Title: Re: It's done
Post by: Jill F on March 31, 2014, 08:48:17 PM
I did this as well.  My immediate family and close friends all got personal messages, but most people got the bomb dropped on them via Facebook.  Apparently I was probably the last person anyone thought would be trans, but the outpour of support was amazeballs.  You will find out who your friends REALLY are in 4-3-2-1.
Title: Re: It's done
Post by: Danielle Emmalee on March 31, 2014, 09:42:44 PM
Oh wow.  I am like totalled floored.  I just found out my first cousin twice removed was transgender.  Also I have had positive responses so far from everyone who has said anything.
Title: Re: It's done
Post by: Bombadil on March 31, 2014, 10:14:25 PM
I'm glad you are getting such positive responses. That's trippy to find out someone else in your family is transgender
Title: Re: It's done
Post by: DriftingCrow on March 31, 2014, 10:44:12 PM
I am glad it is going well Caysee. :D
Title: Re: It's done
Post by: Eva Marie on March 31, 2014, 10:52:46 PM
I'm glad that it is going well, and I give you props for being brave enough to put it out there on FB!  8)
Title: Re: It's done
Post by: Danielle Emmalee on March 31, 2014, 10:58:22 PM
Quote from: Eva Marie on March 31, 2014, 10:52:46 PM
I'm glad that it is going well, and I give you props for being brave enough to put it out there on FB!  8)

I wouldn't call that the bravest way to do it.  In person would have probably been better.