coming out while still questioning?

[igatun]

As the title implies, I am still heavily questioning my gender (although I am fairly certain that I do not identify as my birth gender)
In a little over a week, I'll be picking my friend up and driving her home from college, so she'll be trapped in a car with me for several hours. I'm thinking it might be a good time to open up to her about my gender thoughts (so she can't run away! haha!) I'm really unsure about everything still but it would be really nice to talk to someone about this... hm... I'm thinking I might write her a letter that explains things (and hopefully be brave enough to give it to her) because I know that talking about it will likely be difficult for me.
But, I'm also sort of afraid because I don't know how I identify, or if I'm going to transition or anything really.
Does anyone have experience with a similar situation? I'd love to hear about how it went for you.

[Alexis2107]

Hey sweetie,

Coming out is hardest part to do for us.  Myself, I had fear of rejection that I wanted to become a woman.  I live with my parents, and I made it quite clear and obvious a woman lives in my room because it's full of feminine products and such.  My mother found documents I left out, the court order for name change, and of course I was immediately questioned on.  So, I was forced to come out and tell them.  My dad is taking a hard time accepting this, but, I wish I had came out much sooner.  I am getting full support from them though, I have been asked to live full time as a woman so they can get used to this notion and for that I have.  Biggest issue is getting them to remember to call me by my new name. 

Good look hun

[cindianna_jones]

It's never easy to come out. I was discovered, I just had to explain to a bunch of angry family members. But I have told a few select people over the years. Just come out and say it, "I think I might be trans," or whatever words you choose. If she is a good friend, she'll listen and want to help. If not, you'll have a long drive together. I have found that direct works best. It's a topic that is most difficult to sneak up on.

Chin up!
Cindi