I finally did it!!!

[jennifer0918]

Today I had breakfast with my friend Alina,she is a transwoman.After a lot of catching up over coffee and toast I decided to come out to her as Jennifer ( I was in guy mode.)I didn't tell her right away it took me a while to build up the courage to come out.We finished our meal and on the drive back I asked her,"what will hurt you about me that will make you stop being my friend?"she mentioned a few things that by no means came close to me doing anything like that to her,I have nothing but ,admiration for her.So by the time I was getting close to her apartment I took the plunge,l asked her to close her eyes,I found a picture of Jennifer on my phone from my previous outing and she looked.She was surprised and said I looked beautiful and that she would love to go out with me as Jennifer,she asked who did my make up and I said myself she was impressed, and promised to give me a few pointers.I couldnt be anymore happy for this moment,from now on I will be Alinas aunt and she will be my niece lol .

[~Joanne~]

I would expect that telling a transwoman that you CD wouldn't ever be a big thing. it would make them such a hypocrite if it was. i just wonder why you waited so long to actually tell her.

[jennifer0918]

I waited so long because of fear, from my experiencees on Facebook with other transwoman I only got so much negativity.I was expecting the same reaction from Alina,as the gurls on fb, but she was fine with me being CD .She was accepting and had kind words for me.I became her aunt and she will be my niece, I think this is the beginning of a wonderful relationship.

[Lana Mae]

So glad you could come out to her and that you will be friends! Hugs Lana Mae

[jennifer0918]

Yes LAna Mae baby steps,one day I will come out the closet door is slowly opening up.

[Aunt Kelly]

Your approach was laudable in that you kept the other person's feelings in mind. Good for you. As it turns out, your judgement was sound, your fears for naught, and your fem self has a new friend.
Well done, Jennifer.

[jennifer0918]

Awwww thank you Kelly Marie for that wonderful compliment,
((((((((Hugs))))))))

[Shayna]

I would expect that telling a transwoman that you CD wouldn't ever be a big thing. it would make them such a hypocrite if it was. i just wonder why you waited so long to actually tell her.

I'm not sure of that. Keep in mind for many CDs like myself, dressing is like the wrapping paper on a box, while for TG people they are what is inside the box, the wrapping paper doesn't matter or change who they are. I've seen some TG posters here express they really feel nothing in common with CDs, and I can see why they feel that way without being hypocrites, and I can respect that. For that matter I've heard a few gay people complain about being lumped in the T in LGBT.

But I am glad Jennifer's friend showed her kindness and respect (as we all should to one another).

[Beverley Sims]

I think coming out to a trans woman should be the safest thing in the world.
I hope it works for you, I had a couple of trans women out me to their friends.

Yes it was also done well, with taste and lots of congratulations.