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molly1985
09-25-2015, 12:18 PM
First off I've been a member here since August of 2012, I apologized for the lack of appearance on this site. I really do feel like this is home to me, knowing theirs more TG's out there. I did update my picture though so everyone can see my girl side.

I titled this coming out to my mother because it was that time. I got a text from my mom asking if I wanted to have dinner. I found this kind of strange because ever since she remarried her and I stopped having our mother/son dinner nights once a week. I was happy, thought she wanted to do it again. So we planned to have dinner at 6pm on May 7th at a nice restaurant. We talked for a good half hour about a ton of stuff (work, life, friends, living, etc). After dinner my mom said "Can I ask you a question and I want you to be honest with me." Knowing every time I heard this growing up I also got nervous, quiet, and very shy. "Sure" I responded. "Are you transgender?" "I've notice all the women's clothes and shoes you've had over the years and I got to thinking." It was silent for a good 30 seconds as I was embarrassed and shy. In that 30 seconds I thought to myself, maybe it's time. I replied with a "yes." With a confused smile on my moms face she asked if she could ask me questions. I answered with a "yes." So for the next hour or so we talked about Molly, how I go out in public, my TG group I go to, etc. she became very supportive, disappointed I never told her years ago. I mean I've started liking women's shoes back in 1999, then started venturing into women's clothing in 2006.

As we got back to her house (house I grew up in) my stepdad was there. She told me we should tell him, I agreed. He became very supportive (his 2 daughters are gay - my step sisters). Told me to be who I wanted to be and don't let others drag me down.

About a week down the road or so, mom said I should tell my sister who is 14 months younger then me. Growing up her and I were never on the same page. Mind you my sister is happily married with 2 boys. After confessing to her, she was happy to hear about it. Very supportive and told her husband later in who became supportive. Recently last week I met up with my brother in law and asked if my sister talked with him. He had question and said he loves me to death and whatever makes me happy. He said he would loved to see my girl side someday.

Sorry this was long, but I'm glad to be back. I wanted to share this story about my mom, stepdad, sister, and brother in law. Thanks for reading.


-Molly

Dana44
09-25-2015, 12:26 PM
Molly, thats great and hope all is well with you. I'm sure you are ecstatic about the way things turned out.

Jennie2
09-25-2015, 12:37 PM
Hi Molly, what a lovely supportive family you have, you should be so proud of them.

STACY B
09-25-2015, 12:47 PM
I thought I would only have read something this Sweet in Penn house Letters ,,lol,,, Mark this one down for the Books ,, Fo,, Sho,,,

laurenp245
09-25-2015, 01:26 PM
What a tremendously successful dinner! Sounds like you have a wonderful family who is accepting and loving, always cherish that fact and know how extremely lucky you are. Being put on the spot like that by your mother must have been a tad intimidating at the time, but it must feel so good to have it all in the open now. I'm betting she knew it was something you wanted to share but just didn't know how and she just straight up ripped that band-aid off and gave you the opportunity... Moms always know. I wish you the best in the days to come when everyone finally gets a chance to meet Molly! Happy for you!

<3 Lauren

GenieGirl
09-25-2015, 01:54 PM
Congrats! So glad to hear your whole family were completely supportive and happy for you! Go fly high now little butterfly :)

Rachael Leigh
09-25-2015, 02:00 PM
Molly that is great it's so nice when you can have that kind of family support.
Welcome back here as well

Pat
09-25-2015, 02:11 PM
Awesome! What a great sequence of events.

Sarah-RT
09-25-2015, 04:39 PM
Lovely to hear Molly! Glad things have gone well for you and your profile picture is sweet too!

Sarah x

Infused
09-25-2015, 07:07 PM
Great to hear such a positive story. I wonder if anyone knows that I dress? I like to think I'm sneaky and hide it, but there's a good chance my family or friends have seen me wearing a thong

GeorgeA
09-25-2015, 09:01 PM
Nominate them for "Family of the Year" award. Congratulations.

suzanne
09-25-2015, 10:57 PM
Wonderful story! Congrats on having such a supportive family.

bridget thronton
09-26-2015, 01:51 AM
A wonderful family

Jazzy Jaz
09-26-2015, 02:21 AM
Awesome!

Paula J
09-26-2015, 04:54 AM
Oh gosh, what an amazing story! I am so happy for you!

JeanetteX
09-26-2015, 05:12 AM
What a wonderful story Molly...I am so glad for you

BLUE ORCHID
09-26-2015, 05:12 AM
Hi Molly, That sure has to be a load off your shoulders.:hugs:

Marcelle
09-26-2015, 06:14 AM
Hi Molly,

What a great story of support and love . . . thanks for sharing.

Cheers

Isha

grace7777
09-26-2015, 06:24 AM
Molly, that is such a wonderful story.

pamela7
09-26-2015, 07:08 AM
what a fabulous family, seems like you're free to expand your dressing horizons.

molly1985
09-26-2015, 11:38 AM
Thanks everyone, I appreciate all the comments. My family is amazing and I am glad I have their support. I still pick and choose the people I tell my "Big Secret" too. The other day I was installing cameras with a buddy I grew up with at my house, and he noticed my flowery panties. All he said was, "Nice underwear." He known since we were young, about 4-5 trustworthy coworkers know and friends I now outside of work. I have a huge selection of people who know, all of them are supportive. Like I was saying, I pick and choose who I tell. People who are quick to judge or who laugh at LGBT people or just think it's funny that people dress in other gender clothing never gets my trust.

There are friends out there who have offered me their clothes and shoes. My sister gave me a ton of jewelry, my mom gave me some make up and jewelry. It's that love and support I get from everyone. It always warms my heart.

Thanks again everyone.


-Molly

cdheels
09-26-2015, 12:03 PM
That is such a great thing! I'm really happy for you :)
You must feel a huge deal of weight coming off your shoulders!

Jacqueline StGermain
10-28-2015, 06:26 PM
Although my mom found my girl stuff all through my childhood, we never talked about it.
About the same time I was starting to go out regularly, and my partner had known for years, my mother passed away suddenly.
I never got the chance to tell her. I'm sure she would have accepted me unconditionally.
Some girls have very negative experiences, it is so hard to get the nerve to tell someone that close.
I'll regret not telling her for the rest of my life

Katya@
10-28-2015, 08:38 PM
Thanks for sharing! Very happy for you! Stories like this give me hope in the humanity. BTW, I totally get what you say about not trusting those who ridicule LGBT community. On the other hand, sometimes I wish I had courage to rub it in their faces and see their reaction, hopefully making them feel at least like a moron :)

countrygirl
10-28-2015, 10:43 PM
Congratulations to you!!!

Chriscrossed
10-29-2015, 03:10 AM
It's great to hear athat your family (Mom) was proactive and encouraged you to come out to her and others close to you. Did you ever ask her why she chose to take the leap and ask you? If I try to imagine her thought process it appears to me that it would require even more bravery for her to take the leap and ask about your gender identification than for you to come out to her. Tell her I think she must be a strong minded woman.

... and congratulations that you have a huge support circle around you.
Remember to feel lucky every day, Chris Crossed. :)

SamanthaSometimes
10-29-2015, 07:10 AM
This is such a wonderful story and thanks for sharing. It must feel really good to be accepted by the ones you love the most.

MarinaSweden
10-29-2015, 07:37 AM
Wonderful story. My mother didn't suspect a thing when I told her. At the age of 48. I was quite surprised to hear that. But she has supported me 100% since. I also told my brothers and sisters a while ago and they too gave me their unconditional support. So has their SO's. I wish my wife could too, but you are maybe not be in a relationship? Which make life a bit easier.

jenniferinsf
10-29-2015, 08:42 AM
wonderful story Molly, you are indeed lucky to be surrounded by so much love and support. i hear your mother's disappointment about not telling her earlier but likely the time was not right then for either of you

big warm hugs

Beverley Sims
10-29-2015, 09:23 AM
Molly,
A nice progressive and successful story.

Saikotsu
10-29-2015, 11:13 AM
Congrats Molly. Coming out is never easy, especially the closer you are to a person, but I'm so glad its worked out so well for you. Each person you listed made me worry for a moment that they would reject you, but I'm glad that never happened.

mikayla1964
10-29-2015, 07:28 PM
Congrats Molly That was a wonderful thing .I only wish I could have told my mom.But as for the rest of my family they would blow a gasket for sure..But I am happy for you ..

Taragirl427
10-30-2015, 02:05 AM
How lucky you are, Molly. If that had been my family they'd have reacted like the world was ending. Cherish them and your newfound acceptance. You must be so happy!