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Community Conversation => Transgender talk => Topic started by: Cristyjade30 on April 17, 2015, 02:28:31 AM

Title: Out to the parents on my side and wifes side of family
Post by: Cristyjade30 on April 17, 2015, 02:28:31 AM
 Well its been a while since I been on here, I have had a lot of therapy sessions, came out to my wife's family, came out to mine, started hrt, and I work way to much.... Anyway, I came out to everybody, and the reactions from my wife's fam was pretty decent, they said they love me and support me. My parents kinda acted like a relative died but they said if I need help to get it and even pay for some of my expenses with therapy and meds when I need it. But I can tell there not on team trans still, I wrote a long winded email to them explaining the science behind it, referenced medical journals neurological studies, and all the above, explained that I have felt that way since early child hood, all the normal stuff. But they still just don't understand it. I guess I haven't been dis owned....yet, we will have to see how it goes as I am losing a lot of weight and the changes aren't notice able yet. Anyway I was hoping that this could encourage people that are were I was at, which was thinking I couldn't transition because I would lose my family, or I couldn't pass or several different things, Well just be honest and open to the ones you love. Give them a chance to have a reasonable reaction. They might surprise you. Once you have made the step to come out its a little easier on the other side of that. Above all keep your head up and never give up, never surrender. Its never to late to be happy! 
Title: Re: Out to the parents on my side and wifes side of family
Post by: gennee on April 17, 2015, 11:04:18 AM
Hi Christyjade. It is a lot for them to digest but give them time and answer any questions that they ask. Congratulations to you on transitioning

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Title: Re: Out to the parents on my side and wifes side of family
Post by: Cristyjade30 on April 17, 2015, 04:23:39 PM
Thank you! I am excited but scared as hell now, I wasn't expecting to transition so now it's like its happening! Holy crap!
Title: Re: Out to the parents on my side and wifes side of family
Post by: Rachel on April 17, 2015, 08:48:42 PM
Congratulation on all the progress you have made. Transition is definitely outside a comfort zone so it is normal to have some fear.