by proxy - she's away at college and my wife flew up there yesterday and told her today. I was on edge..... way on edge...... because this daughter would either take it really, really well, or really, really badly. My wife took it badly so I was not hoping for a repeat.

Anyway, after all was said and done I got this text from my daughter:

"You know I still love you... I love you unconditionally so I'll always be by your side to support you like you've supported me all of my life. I love you no matter what!!!!"

A terrible burden has been lifted from me today 

~Eva

Congrads brave lady.  That is wonderful.  The best.

Big, huge HUGS!!!

Jen

That is great news, I'm so happy for you!

Congrats on a brave move I'm so glad she took it so well

Emily.T xx

Eva,

I'm so happy for you!!!! Thank you for sharing this.   

It was nice to read as we prepare for our own "sharing the news" with our loved ones.

Big HUGS,

Felice

That is an awesome response from the daughter.  And it reflects very well on you for bringing up such a kind, generous, caring young woman.  You should be very proud!

*hug*  That echoes the responses of my daughters so closely!  I hope you feel every bit as relieved and uplifted as I did (and do!) 

I came out to my oldest daughter today. It was a total non event; she almost seemed to think that is was cool. That's the wife and kids done now and I still have the kids on my side.

Next up are the parents that I just saw yesterday. Mom randomly (or maybe not? Who knows if she's figured out something) started talking about transgender people last night and judging from that conversation it doesn't look promising.

So sorry to hear about your mom's issues, Eva, but I'm so glad your kids are still with you.   You raised two great kids and that is something you should be very proud of.  If your mom chooses to be a hater in the end, then the problem will be all hers and she'll deserve all of the negativity she brings upon herself.  I've got a very religious uncle that I'm dead to now, so I'm going to make sure he gets a fat picture of me with a grin with the usual xmas card.  Being trans is not a choice, but being a hater certainly is.  Judge not lest ye be judged yourself, people. 

I was ready to bolt Thanksgiving this year if anyone gave me grief about being myself, but the weird thing was that nobody said a word about my new look and carried on as if nothing ever happened.  Very strange- not one question or comment from anyone.

Oh, and for the record, Eva- the progesterone is working very well for me.   I'm taking the micronized p cream instead of oral, so it gets absorbed right away and bypasses the liver.  I've been in a great mood all week and my bewbs are very sore.  Hee hee.

Thanks for the P update Jill. My next appt with Dr H is next week and maybe he will prescribe it for me then.

My parents are a wildcard. But whatever, I can't worry about what they think. They will be getting a letter from me in about two weeks and then let the chips fall where they may. My kids were my main concern and that's behind me now 

Quote from: Eva Marie on December 01, 2013, 07:37:30 PM
Thanks for the P update Jill. My next appt with Dr H is next week and maybe he will prescribe it for me then.

My parents are a wildcard. But whatever, I can't worry about what they think. They will be getting a letter from me in about two weeks and then let the chips fall where they may. My kids were my main concern and that's behind me now 

*hug*  I hear that, Eva.  My surviving parent was much less of a concern for me, too.  I'm not responsible for her or how she sees the world, and I am quite capable of functioning independently from her...  To me, my kids were the main worry.  Even the grown-up ones need me from time to time, and I did not want to cause them to feel like they couldn't trust me, or to cut themselves off from my support.  I am forever grateful they are wonderful, accepting, and loving.