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Community Conversation => Transitioning => Coming out of the closet => Topic started by: CoriM on May 01, 2017, 07:48:56 PM

Title: Repetition makes it easier
Post by: CoriM on May 01, 2017, 07:48:56 PM
This is not my first foray into this topic here. It's just a matter of who knows and when.

First was my PCP, then a shipmate, then my wife, then my brother, bio-mom, and my kids. All went pretty well, except bio-mom said I'll always be her son. Well, she's 74 so I'll grant her the pass.

A couple of weeks ago I got a call from my true-mom regarding my recent knee surgery, and mentioned in passing that I was trans. She took it in stride, asking only if I was okay, and keep her apprised on what's happening with the rest of the family. I had no idea if she told my dad (almost 80) or not.

So Friday I mailed a letter to dad and gave him the basic information. Mail system is fast sometimes! I got a text message from him today, he's only concerned that I'm okay and to let me know that he loves me.  :D Sweet! This is going far better than I had hoped.

There's other aspects to family than direct support, and I'm shaking the luck tree so some of this might rub off on someone else who needs it.
Title: Re: Repetition makes it easier
Post by: JeanetteLW on May 01, 2017, 11:55:38 PM
 Good for you Cori, It sure is nice when telling someone goes right. When it doesn't , then not so much.
I'm glad for you and all your successes.
  Can you shake that tree over my daughter and family? She was the first I told and falls into that "not so much" category. I think most of the others I've told so far are okay with it.

  Glad you aren't having problems with yours Cori.

Hugs,
   Laurie