Kokoro
05-23-2011, 01:01 PM
I decided, on the whim of the moment, to tell my mum that I am trans.
I had no real intention of telling her but for some reason after having a normal chat with her and sensing she was in a good mood to tell her. She listened to what I had to say and asked a few questions and I explained to her that this would most likely result in going through transition. Though she wasn't over the moon, she was certainly not condemning either and was very accepting. She said it would take a lot of getting used to and may feel a little embarrassed by it, especially when talking to other people who know about me, but she is accepting of it and won't do anything crazy like disown me or throw me out of the house. The conversation ended with the immortal words: 'It doesn't matter what you are, you'll always be my son... or daughter!'
So I'm pretty pleased right now. Not really ecstatic, but it feels like a huge weight has been lifted from my shoulders knowing that I have my mums support as I go into transition.
Now I only need to tell my dad who will probably be quite a bit more difficult and less accepting. My mum suggests I wait until they are back from holiday and she'll approach him first. He's quite the macho guy where crossdressers and gays are considered 'puffs' though around my mum he does have a rather gentle side. I'll keep you updated.
:)
I had no real intention of telling her but for some reason after having a normal chat with her and sensing she was in a good mood to tell her. She listened to what I had to say and asked a few questions and I explained to her that this would most likely result in going through transition. Though she wasn't over the moon, she was certainly not condemning either and was very accepting. She said it would take a lot of getting used to and may feel a little embarrassed by it, especially when talking to other people who know about me, but she is accepting of it and won't do anything crazy like disown me or throw me out of the house. The conversation ended with the immortal words: 'It doesn't matter what you are, you'll always be my son... or daughter!'
So I'm pretty pleased right now. Not really ecstatic, but it feels like a huge weight has been lifted from my shoulders knowing that I have my mums support as I go into transition.
Now I only need to tell my dad who will probably be quite a bit more difficult and less accepting. My mum suggests I wait until they are back from holiday and she'll approach him first. He's quite the macho guy where crossdressers and gays are considered 'puffs' though around my mum he does have a rather gentle side. I'll keep you updated.
:)