Now I'm freaking out!

[KylieQ]

To say it feels good would be a huge understatement, Stacy! I don't even have the words to accurately express how I feel right now. All I know is that the words finally left my mouth for the first time in my life and there was a wonderful person there to hear them. What made me feel best, though, was that she didn't just jump to "I have to see you dressed up." I explained to her that I don't intend to do anything in terms of dressing in front of anyone else until I feel confident enough in my body (still got a lot of weight to lose, but it's going really well) to step out my own front door. She did, however, say that she definitely wants to be there with me when I finally do go out for the first time fully presenting as female. This is something that I never in a million years thought that I would do, but now that it's done I can't believe how much better I feel!

[Marleena]

Congrats Kylie! You have a new shopping partner and wonderful friend that accepts you!

[docrobbysherry]

What a wonderful feeling u must have rite now! I hope her support continues down the long road with Kylie!

[Sammy777]

That first one is always the hardest. Congrats for moving forward.
As you open up to more people you will find it starts to become a non-issue.

[KylieQ]

I'm sure that's probably true, Sammy, but I think for at least the foreseeable future it's going to be just her and my therapist. What I did yesterday took enough nerve to do, and I don't want to deal with anyone else until it's absolutely necessary.

[Annaliese2010]

Best wishes Kylie, hope it works out well for you, girl!

[Sandy Michaels]

Congratulations!!! Its always great to hear when one of us is acccepted by a loved one.

[Sammy777]

I'm sure that's probably true, Sammy, but I think for at least the foreseeable future it's going to be just her and my therapist. What I did yesterday took enough nerve to do, and I don't want to deal with anyone else until it's absolutely necessary.

It all comes with time, go at the speed you are comfortable with.
Oh and as far as family goes. Siblings talk and share with each other.
The brother/sister you tell will talk to any other siblings about it.
You tell your mom or Dad, they will take to their brothers/sisters [Aunts/Uncles].
Your Aunts/Uncles will talk to their kids [cousins].
It happens, and while it sounds scary at first, it is a good thing.
It elevates the pressure of you needing to have the same conversation 3 or 20 times over.
It also gives them time to process it, so when you do talk to them the fear and anxiety is lessened.