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Coming out to my Brother

Started by Alyssa L., March 26, 2014, 09:51:53 PM

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Alyssa L.

March 26, 2014, 09:51:53 PM Last Edit: June 06, 2014, 08:55:12 AM by Alyssa L.
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Sadly I have been forced to delete all my posts due to my wife using them as a weapon against me in conflicts during our difficult separation. I will still be around on the site and available for private messages.
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Joan

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March 26, 2014, 10:00:19 PM
I guess you don't know until you tell him :)

I'll be telling my brother and sister soon, and there really is no way of knowing how they'll react.

Best of luck! :)
Only a dark cocoon before I get my gorgeous wings and fly away
Only a phase, these dark cafe days
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Jessica Merriman

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March 26, 2014, 10:01:45 PM
The best Alyssa! I hope it goes well and things continue as they are. Just remember if it turns into a negative it was he that made the choice to leave or push you away, not you. I applaud your efforts and think you look amazing. I will be thinking about you! :)
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ErinM

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March 26, 2014, 10:27:22 PM
Good luck Alyssa. I hope it goes well for you.
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Alyssa L.

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March 27, 2014, 09:25:42 AM Last Edit: June 06, 2014, 08:55:34 AM by Alyssa L.
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Sadly I have been forced to delete all my posts due to my wife using them as a weapon against me in conflicts during our difficult separation. I will still be around on the site and available for private messages.
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Jason C

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March 27, 2014, 09:48:22 AM
Good luck, hope it all goes well :)
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Veronica M

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March 27, 2014, 10:13:02 AM
Good luck Alyssa... I hope all goes well.

I dread the day I have to come out to my brother... While I love him very much. he really is a male homophobic pig and treats women with total disrespect... So it will be an adventure to say the least.
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Sarah Louise

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March 27, 2014, 10:16:57 AM
I never had to come out to my brother, my sister told him for me :)

Not that it would have been a major issue, he co-wrote a book with another teacher who transitioned from MtF, so he is very familiar with this and has no problems.
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Alyssa L.

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March 27, 2014, 05:30:14 PM Last Edit: June 06, 2014, 08:54:30 AM by Alyssa L.
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Sadly I have been forced to delete all my posts due to my wife using them as a weapon against me in conflicts during our difficult separation. I will still be around on the site and available for private messages.
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Veronica M

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March 27, 2014, 05:43:26 PM
I am so glad it went well for you... Coming out is tough, especially to family. I was actually discussing that topic in therapy today. My therapist said that in actuality people have more acceptance of trans people these days and I would actually will be surprised as I start coming out.

Anyway, I am really happy for you... Congrats.
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Jessica Merriman

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March 27, 2014, 05:44:16 PM
I am glad it didn't go very bad. My sister was a lot like your brother and wanted all the information I had on Gender Dysphoria so she could talk to a specialist and cure me.*giggle* I suppose we both have to give them time and let it sink in a little better. I am so glad the relationship is still there and hope it brought some relief to you. :) Go girl!
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ErinM

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March 27, 2014, 06:41:18 PM
<sigh of relief>

It sounds like it went pretty well over all. Congratulations!

I have found that for my family members while supportive have had their adjustment period as well. It's something that is so unfamiliar to them that it can throw them for a loop.

I'm sure as he see you progress it'll get easier for him.

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