Well today was my day and I was able to tell her all about me, the real me. I can't believe it but we're going to be okay. We're going to be TOGETHER. I cannot express how overjoyed I am. Words simply fail.
Oh lord, it wasn't easy, you know that. She cried, I cried, we cried. She was angry (not at me, just at life), she was scared, she was confused, but through it all she kept her strength and, for once in my life, I seemed to only say what was needed and NOT stupid things that weren't.
She's asking questions now, not a lot, but she's asking so I'm answering everything she wants to know. I told her I won't keep anything from her anymore, she deserves that. The time for hiding things is OVER.
She's still scared. Scared they're going to fire me once they know, scared someone will murder me for being trans. But unbelievably what she's most scared of is that I will leave HER. Can you believe that?!
Most of all she was sad though. Not sad for selfish things but sad for ME having to live a half life for all my life. Who hears this kind of news and feels sad for the person who just threw their life into chaos? An amazing lady, my Dianne, the most incredible woman in the world. I guess that's who does.
Beautiful! You are blessed indeed!
Thank you for sharing...
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Congratulations, Brittany!! Coming out to one's spouse is hard, but you did it! Well done! And congratulations, too, on your choice of wife. Clearly you chose well.
My coming out to my wife went equally well, so I totally understand the euphoria you are feeling. Yes, parts of this journey can still be difficult, but you are past the hardest part. Yay!!
Thrilled for you! I wish it worked out so positively for others of us.
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It certainly is easier when your mate accepts you for whom you are. We are the lucky ones my friend.
I've discovered love is not about sex. It's deeper than that.
Good for you!
I am out and she left me, but we had many other issues as well.
I will get through this with a smile on my face. :)
Thank you everyone for your sweet words and encouragement. This is by far the kindest community I have ever been a part of.
As those much wiser than I may have guessed when I made my first post, nothing with the magnitude of coming out is ever quite as simple as it may first seem and I apologize that my post made it seem otherwise.
I know that despite my elation at her initial acceptance, for this to work long term it's going to take a lot patience, understanding, communication and love.
Congrats on coming out to your SO. It is the hardest out I ever had to do and the most stress full. Glad you two are making it work, just be open and honest and keep on talking lots. It will help to know what's on each other's minds and the best way to avoid conflicts and confusion.
I am in a similar situation I gotta talk with my spouse, your story gives me hope and courage, I am happy for you.