Family Acceptance

[Carole Cross]

Well, today was the day I came out to my family.
This morning I had to drive 120 miles to Newhaven East Sussex to visit my Mum and my Sister. I decided to speak tp them first because I figured they would be the most likey to accept my decision to transition. Their response was more than I expected, they gave me their total support and it ended in a group hug and lots of crying all round. :gh: :cry:
The next visit was to my father and stepmother, I wasn't at all certain that my father would accept me and I was prepared for the worst and had all sorts of thoughts going through my mind on the drive back. Ihad something to eat, then rang my stepmother asking to come over to speak to them. When I got there we sat down and I told them what I wanted to do and was amjazed by their response. They were very cool about it and gave me their support, then came the icing on the cake.
My stepmother used to run a market stall selling cosmetics and as she still has contacts she offered to get me cheap make up and gave me some to take home and try out. So not only do I have family acceptance, I can also get cut price make up. :D

[Diane098]

I am glad it went well for you:) My mom when I told her made me a kimono, and a skirt and jacket outfit.

[Highland Anne]

Great things went well. You have a very good family.

[Sharon]

Very cool, Carole, I'm so happy for you that everything went so well. :)

[Zenith]

Wow that is good news...:hugs:...you have less to worry about and a support system now...:)

[Karen564]

That's great news Carole, I'm sure that's a Huge load off your mind/shoulders now..:hugs:

[Carole Cross]

Thanks girls, I amso relieved that they are supportive. I feared the worst and it turned out much better than I could have imagined. Even my niece is OK with it.

[GypsyKaren]

Carole, that is such good news, I am so happy for you!

Karen :g1:

[Sarah...]

Great news Carole. :) I'm glad it went well for you.

Sarah...

[Kimberly Marie Kelly]

I can only hope when I tell my brother and my children of my plans to transition, that it goes as good. I'm older and both my parents have passed away, but I think that my mom would have been accepting of me.. My dad I'm not sure of as I did not know him well. My parents divorced when I was like 2 yrs old.

Congratulations again on your parents accepting and supporting you. :battingeyelashes:

[SirTrey]

Congratulations, Carole....That's wonderful news....Acceptance is a wonderful thing and many trans people never get it, so you are very fortunate....You obviously have a good family and I am so happy for you....:hugs: **Trey**

[Alana65]

Carole, the news of your family accepting you for who you are, is fantastic !! I am sooooo happy for you that everything went well. Congratulations, hun. :hugs:

[pamela_a]

Carole, this is great news indeed. Your family accepting you for who you really are is wonderful.



And did I understand correctly that *we* have a source for discount make up? :)


-Paula-

[Lisa Golightly]

I should have posted this earlier... I'm so pleased for you :)

Lisa xxx

[Carole Cross]

Thanks everyone, it's a shame that not all of us are so lucky. :love:

[Kayla Shadows]

That is great to hear :) Wonderful news :hugs:

[Joan Merrie]

:cheer:Thats cool, carol, My mom and dad knows but not ready to see yet.

[Nicole Erin]

Here is something else that you now have in your arsenal - the knowledge that those people in your life most important to you know and accept you as you are.
I am the same - my family knows and pretty much accepts. So when I do run into an ass who makes a comment or acts weird cause of me I always tell myself "Well, those who matter most to me don't mind me being who I am so all is well".

Now that your family knows, who else do you really need to worry about?

I think you are home free.

[Ann D Bluebird]

Starting on the road to happiness at last, with the full support of my family:
Glad to hear your courageous honesty was met with such support. May your road continue with such happiness :hugs:

[Kaitlyn Michele]

Kudos not just to you but your whole family!!

I remember telling my dad and it was quite scary and he was great about it...

You must be so happy..

Don't forget you've probably given them a big shock and to let them all "digest" the new info...there might be ups and downs with some of them and i'm not just being a party pooper!!!! I'm only saying you have to continue to be emotionally prepared..

again though.........sooooo happy for you and yours!!!

peace and love
michele

[Eileen]

Congratulations Carole! It is so great when those you love are accepting. We both are so very lucky. Enjoy the new chapter in your life.

Eileen

[MJ]

i am happy for you. after telling my two sisters and my brother all i have left is my oldest sister the sad thing is she lives half way round the world :hugs:

[Sara Violet]

I am happy things went so well for you :)

[Anna the Dub]

Very pleased it went well for you. You are very lucky to have such an understanding family.

When I told my family, they freaked. Now it is not discussed at all, as far as they are concerned it doesn't exist. Still, you've got to laugh.

[Fran Moore]

Congrats Carole! What a load off your back, and good for you!

[Carole Cross]

Thank you all for your kind words, here is an update:
I have just spoken to my mum and sister on the phone and although they still support me, they are still trying to come to terms with it. They have known me as a son/brother for 40 years and were not expecting what I had to tell them, but the family bond will see us through. I will speak to my father tomorrow but, from what I have heard, he has been the least affected and seems to have accepted it already, as has my niece. :)
I am not expecting anyone to change thier mind, as they still love me and I have kept the lines of communication open. I guess I was a little worried after some recent posts and just wanted to make sure.
I will eventually get around to letting my wider family know, but some have other issues to deal with, so I may leave it for a while.

[Kelsy]

You are one brave girl Carole!! Good for you:)

Kelsy:hugs: