As of yesterday I am out to my sister and she is happy that for one that it is the first time I have really spoken to her to express my inner feelings. She has been waiting a long time to have a really good talk with her little bro and now that may change to become her sister.

I think the recent mention by me of IPL treatment and Trachea shaves made her think a bit more when she discussed it with her friend who, is doing sexology at uni. She said that she wasn't stupid and noticed a lot of things when I was in my late teens / early twenties that made her question my identity.

Her friend has been quite resourceful too, I have been sharing my experiences with her and she has been trying to gather some contacts for me. Even though she is interstate, some is relevant and always good to just have that bit extra.

So i'm happy, all I need to do now is find another therapist who is impartial and supportive of what ever I choose to do

Next step is re coming out to my parents. I came out partially in my early twenties and they may think that it could have gone away when I met my partner ten years ago.

Am out to my parents now, for the second time. All is ok.

The beta blockers that I take for anxiety are helping a lot as they make me feel less apprehensive in situations like this. Thought I would just mention that for anyone interested

Big thumbs up Beni! It gets easier each time.  Great that your sister has a friend who is able to access info for her, and answer any questions she may have in detail.

Karen.

Yes, you have taken a big first step!

Stephe

That's awesome! My sister was one of the first people I came out to. She lives really far away and never answers her phone so I just texted her that I wanted to talk to her about something important.
She answered within ten minutes saying she was in a meeting but I could just text her what was up.

So I did, and the first thing she sent me back was "I know."

I had a moment of mild panic and then I realized (thinking back) that she never referred to me as female or as her sister in front of me. And if she did it was to someone we didn't know very well. It's like she really did know and was just waiting for me to come out.

She's cool like that. But it's weird though. I was adopted at birth and I met my "sister" when I was ten. We adopted her too. She knows and my parents don't.  =\

Anyway, congrats on coming out to your sister!