Long time to talk to a lot of people on these forums. Sorry I have been gone for a long time, but I plan on being more active.
My family knows that I have been struggling with depression for a long time, but they have had no idea on how to help me. My father (Anti-Drug Advocate) actually wants me to get a Marijuana medical card to help with my ADHD and Depression disorder.
A couple of days ago I was hanging out with my brother while we tended to his garden. During this time I had this strange idea to just tell my brother what was going on with me. I was planning on printing out a lot of information and literature for my brother so he would have less questions, but I was terrified to tell him, I was scared to lose touch with one of the most important family members I have.
As I stand there holding several of his plants for him while he pruned them, I just blurted out that I have been seeing a therapist and have a rare disorder called GID. I explained everything to him the best I could, but no matter how hard I tried to explain anything to him, it felt like I was talking to a wet sponge. He was asking so many questions about medical terms and the HRT process, and I explained everything I could the best I could.
After an emotional 30 minute conversation he gave me a huge hug and told me, "I love you, and we really need to figure this out. What is the next step? What can I do to help you be happy?"
After I got home, I was cleaning the front room when my roommate came in. At this time I was still elated from the reaction I got from my brother, then ALL OF A SUDDEN, 10 minutes later I am telling her that I am trans. She was also very accepting of me, and might have actually sparked a bit of a friendship in us that we lost in each other over the last year.
My brother and I have a really strong relationship, and I knew that he would be accepting of me, but that didn't make it any less hard to tell him. It is such a relief now that my brother knows and is actually trying to help me.
I am a very lucky person to have people around me that are supporting of me and my happiness, especially my brother.
Thank you for reading! ;D
Good for you! Sounds like you have an awesome brother! I was scared to tell mine as well, turns out he is my rock.
It's awesome how accepting your brother is! That's great news, and congrats on coming out.
That's great! Having recently come out to my brother who was positive about my news I know that any support is always great!
That's wonderful news. Congrats. I think as much as having friends be supportive of us it's always nice when family does too. I'm glad your brother is.
Mariah
I'm so happy for you! :)
Congratulations! In my case, I knew my sister was accepting of LGBT+ so I sort of knew she would have a positive reaction to it, and indeed she told me she gave me her support. Even so, it's still a wonderful feeling to have come out and be accepted like that.