I have not really posted in awhile, but I am still checking up on the forums now and then to see new posts and stuff.  For the most part I have just been so busy with life between work and family.  I have made a ton of progress towards my transition goals.

I came out as transgender to my parents.  This always felt like an insane  thing to do, but it actually ended up resulting in a lot of relief and happiness.  I literally spent what felt like eternity contemplating this over and over.  I ended up just forcing myself to do it over the phone individually.  The most surprising thing was that my parents were not at all bothered by it.   I always thought that they would tell me it was wrong somehow.  Despite the fact that I do not believe it is wrong, it had me feeling like I was wrong anyways because I assumed that this would be how they felt.  It turned out that they didn't think it was wrong (crazy rigght).  Now I feel so much better about what I am doing and just feel much happier and more free than ever before!  They both understand that I'm taking steps to transition like getting HRT and so forth.

I am also getting HRT soon *hopefully*.  I already have the HRT letter from therapist and an appointment set up in the next few days.  I feel like I need this, I can't wait, and hopefully soon I will have made that milestone

Just these two things alone have made me feel so much happier lately. 

Congratulations

*hugs*

Congratulations! I had a tough time telling my parents as well, i came out to them a little over a month ago. It turned out ok for me, im glad it worked out well for you too!

Quote from: Deinewelt on March 30, 2015, 04:27:14 PM
I came out as transgender to my parents.  This always felt like an insane  thing to do, but it actually ended up resulting in a lot of relief and happiness.  I literally spent what felt like eternity contemplating this over and over. 

This is pretty common it would seem. Likewise for myself. In the end, getting it off your chest is the biggest relief regardless of the response. So glad it worked out for you though. Congrats!!

Always a great thing when what you fear as the worst comes out totally opposite. Happy for you and keep moving! Hoorah!

That sounds really good and must be a load off your mind. Now you can focus on what YOU want to do, knowing you have the support of you family. I'm really happy for you.

Thank you everyone for your kind words and for giving me an awesome place to express how I am feeling about all of this.  It is crazy because now that I'm out to my wife and parents and they've been so supportive, I almost can't wait to come out completely.  The only problem is I feel like it is still way to soon because I haven't even started HRT yet; I need to keep a lid on it for now I suppose.  I used to feel terribly afraid of having to come out at work and stuff but now I think the key thing that I know in my heart is that I'm not doing anything wrong.

Quote from: LoriLorenz on March 31, 2015, 12:15:07 AM
Always a great thing when what you fear as the worst comes out totally opposite. Happy for you and keep moving! Hoorah!

Yes I was so happy I cried!   It makes me feel like this isn't as all as hard as I had made it out to be.
 

Quote from: Deinewelt on March 31, 2015, 05:08:11 PMYes I was so happy I cried!   It makes me feel like this isn't as all as hard as I had made it out to be.

Me too, I actually emailed because too chicken to say in person and also so not wanting to cry  XD  CONGRATS!  Also congrats on possible HRT soon :3

Update:

I got my letter and went to my endo appointment.  It's amazing how fast that all happened.  She asked me a bunch of questions and gave me the prescription.  I picked it up after work and started taking it.  It definitely makes me feel different.  Last night while sleeping I just felt so much more comfortable while laying in bed. 

Congratulations! For your parents' acceptance and for starting HRT as well.
I hope everything continues to work out smoothly for you.