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Softening up my mother

Started by lisa_a, April 24, 2009, 11:56:15 AM

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lisa_a

Well, i'm at home, and in my room as i normally am when I am here.

So I just on impulse decided to do my hair more girly, instead of loose as it normally is. So I made two pigtail, this is what I normally do elsewhere.

First I didnt think she was there, and then I noticed she was, so I got a scare. Then she laughed and asked what I was scared for. Nothing, I said. Did not think there was anyone here. No mention of my hair, and put her nose in the book again.

So I went past, then stopped, and decided to confront her. So I asked, what do you think about my hair. Barly looked, said that a ponytale was better since I was a man. And I said..aarrg..forget about that, i just want to know if it is pretty. Then she said, yes, maybe if you where a indian(i've done this before, and explained that this style probably originated from the indians). So I said forget about those irrelevant connections. How does it really look. So she said, it's okay, but you should use another color then pink elastics. So I said, i'm colorblind(not really true, but am colorweak) so I can use whatever I like, those things does not apply to me. Then there was no answer. Then I said, I think this looks nice, much better then what you did(some time ago, she mock braided it, like extremly girly, did not fit me at all)this is more real. Did not answer again, just looked now and then. Then she started talking about there was soon to be dinner, so I should stay away from the cake. Went down to my room. She knows all about that I like to use feminine clothes, but I dont do it at home, just have it laying around, so she can see it.

I wonder how you think it went. I am quite good at measuring others state of mind. It is like she dont want to confront her own feelings. If she ignores it this will go away. And if she reminds me that i am a man I might start beleave it. This is a tactic she has used for a long time. Sometimes when she is in a good mood, it is several different names you typically would use on a teenage girl. But I sense when she does this it is half good hearted, and half to check for reactions. I always respond naturally to this. But then she stops for a while, and then it is this man imprinting.

Maybe I should just go straight out and tell that I want to change. Instead of keep trying to get her to ask me about this. I'm horrible of being the dominant part and start serious conversations. I think her main worry is that I'm going to be rejected even more in this life, probably she thinks I would not be pretty enough. And things will be even more difficult for me. Also I think she is worried about what the rest of the family is going to say, but I dont think she cares that much about that any longer. And I also think she knows that something needs to be done with me. I think they both do, my father as well. Some few weeks ago, I accidentally looked the bathroom room, and went to my room. My father went and couldnt open the door, he almost went into some sort of panic, and was about to brake down the door because they thought I had fainted in there. My mother said she had not seen him like this before afterwards, and tried to laugh it of. So I dunno, I want to step careful, I  dont want to hurt them.

Yes, I know, I am 31 years old and so on. But my mind is very much like a childs. So there is nothing I can do with that. And it is not really a problem for the people that is close to me. I'm usually the one that they can make fun of, or things I say that is weird. I like when people laugh.

So, advice? I dont want to make any mistake, I feel I've done enough in my life. And I tend to think to good about people. So these ideas i've had might come crashing down on me if I am mistaken.

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Sandy

Lisa:

Welcome to Susan's!  Have a look around and check out the site rules.  They are rules to live by.

Instead of trying to soften up your mother, how about this:

"Mom, I'm a transsexual..."

And then your healing will begin.

I've looked at your picture, you are quite pretty, by the way.  A frightened angel.  Your wings have been clipped and now you must walk amongst the ground walkers instead of soaring in the clouds.  Literally!

And even there you must use a cumbersome craft made from fabric instead of feathers.

Come, take my hand, and the hand of the others here.  Here you are loved.

It is not too late to start your journey.  It is never too late.

Hugs to you, dear Lisa! :icon_hug:

And welcome our new sister!

-Sandy
Out of the darkness, into the light.
Following my bliss.
I am complete...
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Paulina

Honestly she probably has unconscious hunches there's something "sexually" wrong going on (only if she's naive; homosexual, transsexual, something). Or just thinks "Why do i have a weirdo as a son?" (not coming to the conclusion of something sexually wrong).

I cannot read your mother's mind and depending how she would react to this, it could possibly range from "what was he thinking" too "something worse". 

She has a probably higher chance though of accepting you because most mothers would think that this is really weird behavior (not the Indian excuse).....

Especially for 31 year old men, not even women in that age group put pig tails......

So just come out to her, and explain she probably will accept
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tekla

Especially for 31 year old men, not even women in that age group put pig tails

Yeah, what she said.
FIGHT APATHY!, or don't...
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lisa_a

#4
Hi Sandy, thank you, my eyes got a little watery, that was beautiful *hugs*. I'll look at the rules, and the advice is probably how I should do it. I think I know this deep inside. Probably doing more harm then good as it is.

Hi Paulina and tekla. Agree with that.
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tekla

Well its not so much the hair, I live in a world that amounts to a nightly World Series of Bad Hair, but the entire, 'I'm 31 and I'm worried about what my parents might think.'  You should be a bit past that, at least when it comes to hair styles.

And, I bet the girl you know who wears her hair like that at least combs it out first.
FIGHT APATHY!, or don't...
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Coatl

Welcome Lisa, Ive recently told my mom about being transgender, it is a hard thing to do but what Sandy said is a good method, just out and say it then go from there. I to have that fear of what others think but you need to put yourself first on how to go about your life, you owe it to yourself to be happy with who you are :) You might be surprised at how they take it. Though at your age you have the freedom to make your own decisions, so just find a time to talk to whoever you think will take it best and go from there, beginning the conversation is the hard part but once you do that it becomes a lot easier to spill everything to them. :)

Everyone here is helpful and we are here for you every step of the way hun :)
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lisa_a

#7
thanks Coatl, my main problem with my parents is that I mostly talk in an non direct way. Not really sure why. But it is difficult for me to be direct, especially with them. So first I asked about the hair, that was just the hair. But she said man after, that was when I took the meaning further.

tekla-I did a edit, before I saw you had replied, sorry, i'll stop that. I was just up from bed. That is why it is so messy. I have been thinking about what you have said, good points.

Well she was in good mood the whole evening, so maybe I did soften her up a bit. Anyway, if she paid attention, when I told her that she should forget that I was a man(eh-now i'm not sure if she understood it that way), then that could help.

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ilikepotatoes

Quote from: Paulina on April 24, 2009, 02:12:33 PM
Especially for 31 year old men, not even women in that age group put pig tails......

You'd need to adopt a ton of cats first.
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K8

I'm a great believer in direct communication because I can be really dense sometimes.  If someone beats around the bush then often I just don't get it.  Take control of the conversation and lead it where you want it to go.

For me, I would want to lead up to it a little and would be gentle with those who love me.  What Sandy said:
Quote from: Sandy on April 24, 2009, 01:54:32 PM
Instead of trying to soften up your mother, how about this:

"Mom, I'm a transsexual..."
may work, but I would want a middle ground - not indirect but not too abrupt.  How about: "Mom, I'm transgendered.  I've always wanted to be a girl (or always thought of myself as a girl)."

But that's just me.  Each of us deals with this in her own way.  Openness and honesty is wonderful.  Gentleness with those we love leads to wonderful things.

May peace be with you.

-Kate
Life is a pilgrimage.
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placeholdername

My first good therapist (non trans issues) used to wear pig tails sometimes.  She was also really attractive, ex-cheerleader.  Some women can pull it off.
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Mari

Maybe i am not quite following this story, but, regardless of wether  pigtails are in or not... i really do think, you should try to be firstly more independent, and secondly you should realise that having a wierd girlie hairdo as a guy at your home can hardly make anyone realise you are in fact transsexual... And even if it could it is so tiny little step that it is going to take years to tell the complete true if you rely on such childish hints. Being straight-forward and honest is the key that opened many doors, at least for me. Sure, it is not easy, in fact it was very hard for me but... what needs to be done needs to be done and there is no other way around.
She is no longer trapped by destiny
And ever since she let go of the past
She found her life was beginning
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lisa_a

#12
Hi Kate, yes that sounds a good way, that is ..softer, like how you wrote it :)
Hi Ketcy-Yes, I've seen that to, more then once.
Hi Mary-I'll try to be honest, know it is really important.And open. Thanks for the push..
Edit; deleted ramblings..
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