This is kind of outdated, but I felt like I should post this.  Almost a month ago, I came out to my mom as trans.  It was... kind of scary, I was afraid she was going to cry like crazy or something, but she didn't, she seems totally supportive and wants to help get me into therapy.  Pretty soon I might see a therapist, and that would mean hopefully by November or December I could start hormones!  I'm so excited.

The only problem is my dad would have a huge issue with this.  However just a few days before I came out my mom told me that they thought I would end up gay when I was very little, and I never knew that, so it's kind of weird thinking about it all coming together.  I'm just hoping he won't "hate" me for it. (not actually hate me, I know he wouldn't, but i know he might get really distant)

I'm also trying to find a way to move out as soon as possible with a friend, but my luck hasn't been too good, because it's a lot harder than it seems.  Still, at least I'm finally getting close to taking the step onto HRT.  =]

Well, you've taken the biggest step, the rest will come in time. 
Perhaps you can ease your Dad into it by accentuating any male interests you have in common a bit, so he can see you have always been the same person inside.  You just want the outside to match.

Karen.

Good to hear it went well with your mum.  My mum is also very supportive, so I know what a bonus that can be..

Quote from: justmeinoz on August 14, 2011, 06:33:20 AM
Well, you've taken the biggest step, the rest will come in time. 
Perhaps you can ease your Dad into it by accentuating any male interests you have in common a bit, so he can see you have always been the same person inside.  You just want the outside to match.

Karen.

And that seems to be the key to helping keep anyone comfortable, accentuating the things you have in common with people, regardless of any other changes that might be happening..