Well today I finally bit the bullet and came out to my friends and family on Facebook its a move I have been thinking about for 6 months and to be honest I was really surprised with the response, the amount of replies I recieved assuring me that I have their total 100% support was surprising to me but accepted and appreciated. It is like a great big weight has been lifted off my shoulders and I can now just be me freely without having to hide things all the time and my disphoria screaming to be set free.

This move came about when the other day I found myself in my room crying and in a deep depression contemplating suicide from the continual stress and anxiety of hiding so much from those ppl I love, doing that has only ruined my life and hurt ppl around me that I care about.

Now that I know that I have support from ppl close to me and friends from Susan's I feel I can now move forward with my life not having to worry how to cope with my identity.

Emily.T xx

I'm very glad you got a positive response. Welcome back from the brink of insanity.

Thanks Kat it feels so good to finally be me.

Emily.T xx

I'll bet it does. Sort of like coming home after a long trip.

Congrats Hon.

Welcome to enjoying life!

Congrats!! It takes a lot of courage to come out, especially on a social network! I am happy for you sis!

Thanks ladies for your kind words

Emily.T xx

Big gratz and hugs for being so brave! 

Feels great doesn't it?  I did the same in August and was astounded with the support from everyone.  Being able to finally relax is such a great feeling.

It sure does Kaylee its like a big weight off of my shoulders, next step is therapy in April.

Emily.T xx

Hooray! I just did the same and had a similar response. I think it says a lot about you that your choice in friends are open minded and supportive

I've always been very selective with friend choices because I knew this day would come eventually.

Emily.T xx