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JuneNorthey

Hello,

I am a late egg breaker, came out at 56 this year after nearly coming out in 1986 at 16 and 2002 at 32. Kind of glad I didn't either time as conditions would've been poor and then I'd never have had my 4 daughters who I love more than anything and who are my biggest supporters.

My basic story is I knew I was trans back at the age of 10 (reading a Micronauts comic I figured out I wanted to  be Princess Mari (Marionette) more than any other character and it wasn't close). In '86 I almost came out after watching the Renee Richards story on TV with my parents - my oldest recently told me how my Dad after golfing with her said she was like the son he didn't have (she was big into sports at the time) - which confused her at the time, but now I wonder if I had told them but blocked out the response as a mental safety measure (my brain does that at times I've learned which is scary). My parents died in '22 and '25, after my Dad died I decided it was now or never, so November 2025 I started therapy. January 28th '26 I went to a Trans London meeting still 100% male in appearance, scared to even say my chosen name. By the end of that night I knew I was coming out and very soon. Feb 7th I told my daughters (scary) and the one immediately came over and hugged me with tears in her eyes as she felt so happy I was coming out to them first and that I was being myself. The others joined in shortly after. Feb 8th I told my sisters, then said 'screw it' and posted on Facebook and on a baseball blog I post a LOT on. Feb 9th and beyond I've been 100% female in clothes and appearance.  When I make up my mind that is it.  Took me long enough to get there, but damn, once there I was there.

Now I spend a LOT of time with Phases of Fit (trans women only fitness group), Transgender Zone (cheap group voice lessons) and the local Trans London group.  Life is so much better now than before.

Sarah B

Hello June

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We all take different paths to get here.  Our journeys depend so much on our history, our families, the times we grew up in and everything that has happened along the way.  Sometimes it takes years or even decades before the time finally feels right.  The important thing is to follow your heart and listen to what it has been telling you.

Coming out is never easy, no matter how supportive we hope people will be.  Telling your daughters after carrying this for so many years must have been incredibly scary.  That first hug with tears in her eyes sounds like such a special moment.  It also sounds like you have four wonderful daughters and having them as some of your biggest supporters must mean so much.

I also really admire the courage it took to get to the point where you said "screw it" and posted on Facebook.  Telling family is one thing, but putting yourself out there for everyone to see takes another kind of courage.  Once you made up your mind you certainly went for it!

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It is great to hear that you have already found groups like Phases of Fit, Transgender Zone and Trans London and even better to hear that life is so much better now.

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Quote from: JuneNorthey on Yesterday at 07:38:47 PMHello,

I am a late egg breaker, came out at 56 this year after nearly coming out in 1986 at 16 and 2002 at 32. Kind of glad I didn't either time as conditions would've been poor and then I'd never have had my 4 daughters who I love more than anything and who are my biggest supporters.

My basic story is I knew I was trans back at the age of 10 (reading a Micronauts comic I figured out I wanted to  be Princess Mari (Marionette) more than any other character and it wasn't close). In '86 I almost came out after watching the Renee Richards story on TV with my parents - my oldest recently told me how my Dad after golfing with her said she was like the son he didn't have (she was big into sports at the time) - which confused her at the time, but now I wonder if I had told them but blocked out the response as a mental safety measure (my brain does that at times I've learned which is scary). My parents died in '22 and '25, after my Dad died I decided it was now or never, so November 2025 I started therapy. January 28th '26 I went to a Trans London meeting still 100% male in appearance, scared to even say my chosen name. By the end of that night I knew I was coming out and very soon. Feb 7th I told my daughters (scary) and the one immediately came over and hugged me with tears in her eyes as she felt so happy I was coming out to them first and that I was being myself. The others joined in shortly after. Feb 8th I told my sisters, then said 'screw it' and posted on Facebook and on a baseball blog I post a LOT on. Feb 9th and beyond I've been 100% female in clothes and appearance.  When I make up my mind that is it.  Took me long enough to get there, but damn, once there I was there.

Now I spend a LOT of time with Phases of Fit (trans women only fitness group), Transgender Zone (cheap group voice lessons) and the local Trans London group.  Life is so much better now than before.
Welcome. I live not too far away. I'm about 20 minutes south of Hamilton.
I'm in my mid 50s and trying to figure my way out of the closet. I'm married with grown up boys. My wife and I are trying to navigate things together. You can read my very recent blog via my signature below for more info.
AMAB and married to AFAB.
I am gender fluid but live primarily in male mode. My wife knows about my gender identity struggles and we are navigating how to come out and be more public about me being trans.

Blog:
https://www.susans.org/index.php?topic=254926.new#new

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Quote from: JuneNorthey on Yesterday at 07:38:47 PMHello,

I am a late egg breaker, came out at 56 this year after nearly coming out in 1986 at 16 and 2002 at 32. Kind of glad I didn't either time as conditions would've been poor and then I'd never have had my 4 daughters who I love more than anything and who are my biggest supporters.

My basic story is I knew I was trans back at the age of 10 (reading a Micronauts comic I figured out I wanted to  be Princess Mari (Marionette) more than any other character and it wasn't close). In '86 I almost came out after watching the Renee Richards story on TV with my parents - my oldest recently told me how my Dad after golfing with her said she was like the son he didn't have (she was big into sports at the time) - which confused her at the time, but now I wonder if I had told them but blocked out the response as a mental safety measure (my brain does that at times I've learned which is scary). My parents died in '22 and '25, after my Dad died I decided it was now or never, so November 2025 I started therapy. January 28th '26 I went to a Trans London meeting still 100% male in appearance, scared to even say my chosen name. By the end of that night I knew I was coming out and very soon. Feb 7th I told my daughters (scary) and the one immediately came over and hugged me with tears in her eyes as she felt so happy I was coming out to them first and that I was being myself. The others joined in shortly after. Feb 8th I told my sisters, then said 'screw it' and posted on Facebook and on a baseball blog I post a LOT on. Feb 9th and beyond I've been 100% female in clothes and appearance.  When I make up my mind that is it.  Took me long enough to get there, but damn, once there I was there.

Now I spend a LOT of time with Phases of Fit (trans women only fitness group), Transgender Zone (cheap group voice lessons) and the local Trans London group.  Life is so much better now than before.
What a great story! I love the hugs and support from your daughters and that once you knew, you KNEW! 

ChrissyRyan

Welcome June!


Chrissy
Always stay cheerful, be polite, kind, and understanding. Accepting yourself as the woman you are is very liberating.  Never underestimate the appreciation and respect of authenticity.  Help connect a person to someone that may be able to help that person.  Be brave, be strong.  A TRUE friend is a treasure.  Relationships are very important, people are important, and the sooner we all realize that the better off the world will be.  Try a little kindness.  Be generous with your time, energy, wisdom, and resources.   Inconvenience yourself to help someone.   I am a brown eyed, brown haired woman. 

Lilis

heyyy,

seems like an incredible journey, and it's wonderful to hear how your daughters and family have supported you.

welcome to the community, June! 💝


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