More or less tonight with the influence of a rather strong beer (Bell's Hopslam) decided to rather vaguely post on facebook that I was unhappy... didn't reveal why, just that I was miserable.

Revealed to one friend who sent me a message what was going on, she was accepting expected her to be.

Then I get an message from my best friend, a guy I've known since kindergarten... and I'm currently 31 to give a time estimate to you all... he more or less asked what was going on and said he was there for me.

I questioned myself, but ultimately decided to spill the beans.. let him know about my confusion and how I've felt I've born the wrong sex.

Was scared about a possible reply, but his reply was as I quote

"I am sorry to hear you have been dealing with this for so long. I love you like family man, and I am here for you and support any decisions you make. I am here if you ever need to talk"

I then replied back to him expressing my thankfulness and gratitude and he replied back with a simple "miss you man!"

I live in Missouri, always have.. he moved to LA a few years back and I only see him on average once a year or so.

I feel like breaking down, not because I'm sad... but because I'm happy. Not going to lie, was afraid of how he would respond.. to know that he responded in such a caring manner.. is well just awesome!

Never should have doubted the guy, love him with all my heart!

Aww so happy for you

Thank you Britney.

This is so incredibly awesome, words can't really express it

Feel like a giant weight's been lifted off my shoulders.

Quote from: tiffany_marie on January 23, 2011, 11:50:36 PM
Thank you Britney.

This is so incredibly awesome, words can't really express it

Feel like a giant weight's been lifted off my shoulders.

Seriously. Remember this feeling. Come back to it when it feels like things aren't going right.

I found over time the high of coming out became addictive. It feels so good to gain acceptance from those you care about. Eventually you have come out to everybody and you feel tremendous freedom.

That's great!
It's always nice to hear about things working out well.  I had the same dilemma last night when I was hanging out with an old friend of mine whom I have known since we were 3.  She was saying how she thinks of me as her sister, and I really wanted to say something.  Unfortunately, I didn't have your courage.  I hope I have as much luck when I get up the nerve to come out to my friends.

Thanks so much everyone!

Love you all already, even though I've not been here very long yet.

Melody:

I can see how it can be addictive, going to refrain from telling anyone else until I go to a therapist a few times and get a better grasp of things... but this couldn't have worked out any better!

Lee:

Honestly had it not been for the beer, I would have never done so. I was more than a little inebriated and well that makes me do things that are a little shall we say risky.

Thrilled that it worked out the way it did though, hoping for the best when you reveal your situation to someone.

Don't rush into it though, take it at your own pace.

I've been amazed at how accepting most people have been, keep the thoughts close tiffany marie, they do help when bad days come.  I have to admit I've outed myself to so many I'm not too sure who doesn't know
Nothing like a few drinks to ease the conversation either.

Hugs
Cindy