So as some of you may be aware, I just got home from a military deployment in the middle east. Tomorrow marks the one week mark since my return. As of tonight I've come out to all of my immediate family. I had intended to take my time with things, but my hand was forced. My wife told my teenage daughters that I had a "mental disorder" and that that was the reason we were getting divorced. We had problems long before I realized I was trans and this was the final straw for her (and a convenient reason to call it quits). So shortly after I got home my daughters came to see me (they've been living with my father since I left - they don't get along well with my wife). So I felt the need to address the lie my spouse told them - and came out to them. It was well received.
The next day my father comes down for a visit. Since my daughters are living and working with him, I didn't have much choice but to tell him (and had already told my mother and her husband - so only fair). He took it very well.
Had lunch with my mother today and answered more of her questions and gave her the assurance that of course my kids (my little boys and my girls) are my first priority - always have been always will be. Shortly after that lunch my father calls and tells me that I have to tell my sister because he already told her I had "jaw dropping news" and since he was seeing her on Sunday he needed me to tell her or he would. So damn... off I go to my sisters house. It was actually one of the nicest visits I've ever had with her. One of her only questions was "so I have a sister now?". So.. thankfully I hadn't had too much anxiety about telling my family - everyone who needed to know now knows and I'm still invited to Xmas dinner!
The other good news is that I visited the Gender Health Center in my town and I have an appointment for initial counseling and should be starting on HRT next month!
And... I used xmas shopping as a convenient excuse to start filling out my new female wardrobe! So far only little things like camis, panties, and socks... but it feels good to be wearing clothes that make me look and feel more feminine! I even started wearing earrings again after 20 years! And I've got a month of growth on my hair already since my last "military" haircut!
So.. other than my divorce and moving into the guest bedroom (which I put a new bed in right away) - life is good.
Now I just need a job!
Just thought I'd share that as I don't post much about my own life. Once I lose another 30 pounds (lost 25 so far in the last 3 months) I'll post a pic or two on the forums (I was never really overweight but I had a lot of bulk and muscle that I've been trying to shed - cardio is my friend).
