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Community Conversation => Transitioning => Real-Life Experience => Topic started by: Terra on April 15, 2009, 07:31:20 PM

Title: Hopefully a start
Post by: Terra on April 15, 2009, 07:31:20 PM
Wow, it took a few days to really sink in (insomnia doesn't help) but I just realized something. Its tradition in my family to get candy, even if we no longer live at home. Even when I was in the military I got sweets. But the last two years I didn't. No surprise that this is about the time I started hormones.

But I suddenly get a package from my parents. Not only is it sweets, but the big shocker came from who the box was addressed to. Terra, they actually used my name first and last. They still seem a bit reluctant to talk to me, but they did, they continued the family tradition, and they used my name if only in writing. I'm really hoping this is the first sign of them coming around.  :)
Title: Re: Hopefully a start
Post by: placeholdername on April 15, 2009, 07:43:08 PM
Congrats, I hope so too.
Title: Re: Hopefully a start
Post by: Nero on April 15, 2009, 07:55:41 PM
aww that's sweet.  :)
Title: Re: Hopefully a start
Post by: K8 on April 16, 2009, 08:24:30 AM
That's wonderful!

Sometimes it takes a while, especially for family.  And they may still be a bit uncomfortable about it, but they certainly are trying.  It shows their love for you outshines their previous understanding of the world.

Hugs to you and your family,
Kate
Title: Re: Hopefully a start
Post by: Steffi on May 01, 2009, 11:41:49 PM
Congrats from me too!
I hope that this is indeed is A Beginning - it certainly looks like it   :)
Title: Re: Hopefully a start
Post by: Janet_Girl on May 02, 2009, 06:58:50 AM
As you said, Terra, it is a start.  The longest journey begins with the first step.

Janet