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Community Conversation => Transitioning => Coming out of the closet => Topic started by: VivianB on January 15, 2019, 05:58:07 PM

Title: I finally did it! I came out!
Post by: VivianB on January 15, 2019, 05:58:07 PM
I finally came out to one of sisters today. She seemed very happy and proud that I came out. I expected her to not believe me or have some doubt, but she embraced it. I told her she can tell our oldest sister. She asked if she could tell two of our other sisters, but told her to hold off on that for now.

It seems a weight has been lifted, but I am going through a wide range of feelings and emotions.

She loved the name I want to go by.
Title: Re: I finally did it! I came out!
Post by: MadisonJoan on January 15, 2019, 05:59:32 PM
Congratulations!

Hopefully I can come out to my girlfriend soon.
Title: Re: I finally did it! I came out!
Post by: debrahelen on January 15, 2019, 06:07:12 PM
Quote from: VivianB on January 15, 2019, 05:58:07 PM
I finally came out to one of sisters today. She seemed very happy and proud that I came out. I expected her to not believe me or have some doubt, but she embraced it. I told her she can tell our oldest sister. She asked if she could tell two of our other sisters, but told her to hold off on that for now.

It seems a weight has been lifted, but I am going through a wide range of feelings and emotions.

She loved the name I want to go by.

Wonderful feeling to have that weight off your shoulders.  I'm sure you'll share many great moments going forward.
Deb
Title: Re: I finally did it! I came out!
Post by: ChrissyRyan on January 15, 2019, 06:08:36 PM
Quote from: VivianB on January 15, 2019, 05:58:07 PM
I finally came out to one of sisters today. She seemed very happy and proud that I came out. I expected her to not believe me or have some doubt, but she embraced it. I told her she can tell our oldest sister. She asked if she could tell two of our other sisters, but told her to hold off on that for now.

It seems a weight has been lifted, but I am going through a wide range of feelings and emotions.

She loved the name I want to go by.


Vivian,


That is great news!  Embracing - now that is a terrific result!   :)

Chrissy
Title: Re: I finally did it! I came out!
Post by: Northern Star Girl on January 15, 2019, 06:14:34 PM
Quote from: VivianB on January 15, 2019, 05:58:07 PM
I finally came out to one of sisters today. She seemed very happy and proud that I came out. I expected her to not believe me or have some doubt, but she embraced it. I told her she can tell our oldest sister. She asked if she could tell two of our other sisters, but told her to hold off on that for now.

It seems a weight has been lifted, but I am going through a wide range of feelings and emotions.

She loved the name I want to go by.

@VivianB
Thank you so much for posting your followup to your previous posting earlier today...
                "Trying to come out to my sister"
      https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,243967.0.html

I am so very, very happy for you that it went well for you.

As I stated in my reply comment on your previous thread that coming out to loved ones, family, friends and co-workers is like a big weight is lifted off of your shoulders.   
This will pave the way for you to make future coming out announcements and they will become a little less stressful each time you do.

Thank you for posting your good news, I am very happy for you.
Here on the forums we are your biggest fans and we are always rooting for your siccess.

Hugs and well wishes,
Danielle
Title: Re: I finally did it! I came out!
Post by: VivianB on January 15, 2019, 06:48:06 PM
Thank you all for the support
Title: Re: I finally did it! I came out!
Post by: LizK on January 15, 2019, 07:02:24 PM
Quote from: VivianB on January 15, 2019, 05:58:07 PM
I finally came out to one of sisters today. She seemed very happy and proud that I came out. I expected her to not believe me or have some doubt, but she embraced it. I told her she can tell our oldest sister. She asked if she could tell two of our other sisters, but told her to hold off on that for now.

It seems a weight has been lifted, but I am going through a wide range of feelings and emotions.

She loved the name I want to go by.

Hi Vivian


Congratulations on coming out to a family member. its always tough because you just don't know how they will react.  So pleased it was a positive response. Sometimes when we think about these things its hard to imagine a really positive reaction but such a joy when you get one.


Congrats

Liz
Title: Re: I finally did it! I came out!
Post by: Wendi on January 15, 2019, 07:34:09 PM
Congratulations Vivian. I recently had the pressure off when I told my family.

It's a big relief knowing you're moving forward.
Title: Re: I finally did it! I came out!
Post by: KathyLauren on January 15, 2019, 07:59:52 PM
Congratulations, Vivian!  Well done!  What a relief, eh?  :)
Title: Re: I finally did it! I came out!
Post by: VivianB on January 15, 2019, 10:32:29 PM
Its feels a bit unreal that I finally came out.
Title: Re: I finally did it! I came out!
Post by: Julie -2010 on January 15, 2019, 11:12:45 PM
Vivian,

  Congratulations.  It must feel good.  When I came out to my sons it was a big relief.

Julie