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Community Conversation => Transitioning => Coming out of the closet => Topic started by: Robert Scott on March 28, 2011, 03:46:01 PM

Title: Kids told
Post by: Robert Scott on March 28, 2011, 03:46:01 PM
So, for those of you following my transition ... it has been in hold as my wife adjusts to me transitioning.  Well, the therapist challenged us at our last appointment to verbalize I am transgender to the kids (okay they are 22 & 20 but still kids to me).  My wife thought for sure that one of them - the non trans kid- would struggle using male pronouns and making the change.  Well, both kids took it in pride - they both said they had no problems with it.  Both said they would use male pronouns and that if they made a mistake to please correct them. 

It feels excellent to be open in my own home now.  It's no longer a big secret and I can start referring to myself in male pronouns.

Things are moving along finally for me...I am on cloud 9!!!
Title: Re: Kids told
Post by: Janet_Girl on March 28, 2011, 05:03:29 PM
Just wait Rob, of one of them to call you Dad.  But at least they are willing to give it their best shot.
Title: Re: Kids told
Post by: Robert Scott on March 28, 2011, 05:05:08 PM
Quote from: Janet Lynn on March 28, 2011, 05:03:29 PM
Just wait Rob, of one of them to call you Dad.  But at least they are willing to give it their best shot.

One of them did...first said mom ...ooops I mean dad...sorry I just found out so cut me some slack ... it felt great
Title: Re: Kids told
Post by: Janet_Girl on March 28, 2011, 05:07:11 PM
Why did I just know, when you replied so quick, that it had already happened.


Way to go there, Dad.   ;)
Title: Re: Kids told
Post by: Devlyn on March 28, 2011, 06:19:32 PM
That's great, Rob! Congratulations! You're moving right along. Hugs, Tracey
Title: Re: Kids told
Post by: spacial on March 29, 2011, 01:06:37 PM
That's brilliant Rob. Thanks for telling us.
Title: Re: Kids told
Post by: cynthialee on March 29, 2011, 01:22:04 PM
YAY! Forward momentum.
Title: Re: Kids told
Post by: Princess Rachel on March 30, 2011, 02:35:38 PM
congrats there feller :)