So, it's been a hard struggle. Years of hiding who I am from people I love for fear of rejection. But these last couple of years I've spent in a bout of depression like none other. Finally coming to the realization that living as someone I'm not isn't healthy for me anymore, I've been working slowly on getting it out to people. First person I told. My love. She was supportive off the hop, and even more so pushed me to work harder to get out of this situation that I've buried myself in. So, I've told a couple friends, all of which are fairly close to me. Hardest person to tell though, was my best friend of 17 years. He took it quite well. Even more so when I informed him of my getting married this summer. He was stoked to be asked to be my best man. My name on here says Ashton. But that was at the time what I was going by. I've chosen the name, Landon because it suits me more. My best friend of course was even more thrilled when I told him the middle name I had chosen to change to. When all is said and done, I'll be going by Landon Lucas Edward. Maybe the Edward will make my father happier lol. Telling family will likely be harder, but then again, they've been slightly supportive of most things. We'll see though. So long as my friends and my girl are there for me, I think I'll make it through. Can't wait until this August. So excited to get married :p
Congrats on getting married! :) You definitely have a good one there dude ;)
Family is always hard.. it depends on how you want to tell them, we all have different responses from our family. I don't have much advise to give you however it sounds that "coming" out has been positive so far! :)
I love your name its very cool :)
Jay
Congrats on getting married! ^.^
For me, it was rather easy to tell my family and even friends. I tried to do it before I worked myself up in the fear area of it. I figured the less nervous I was, the less likely they'd get upset. Ya know? Although, I haven't come straight out and told my dad yet. Though I should.
I guess my advice would be, try and be relaxed when you tell them.