Remember the first time coming out

[LizMichelle]

Remember the first time coming out and it was at age 8. When I was a year old, I was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome which is a form of Autism and things were discussed well with my parents on it. Luckily they came to terms to everything and one was LGBT issues. Age 8, was with mom at a 2nd hand store and she saw I had my eyes on a piece of girl's clothing wanting to try it on. She knew to let me try it on and could not say no to me. It was a pink dress and I loved wearing it. Mom saw I loved it and did buy it for me. I was happy she did buy it for me after getting out of the dressing room after putting my shirt and pants back on. Luckily my dad was told and realized I was the son with a soft side. Mom took me back there and did get me a couple more dresses,3 skirts and a few tops including 3 pairs of shoes. Did get me new hosiery and panties too. My parent came to terms about it and became supportive.My 2 older brothers put me through a lot at first,it was mean and cruel. Luckily my parents got it through them I was different from them. They listened and knew mom and dad were right. They regret what they did to me at first and it is to this day learning to be supportive which they are now

[Jasmine23]

Hi Liz Michelle,
Your mum is one in a million, the fact she was so supportive and encouraging had such a positive affect on your life, had she said no like most mums would have, your life could have turned out so differently, also your dad too, most dad's would hit the roof seeing their son in a dress, but, he decided to be supportive and along with you mum convinced your brothers to accept you, really astonishing and exceptionally rare.

[Georgina]

I remember my first real reveal. I was 70 years old and had been building up a relationship with a 90 year old woman. I had told her about my liking for vintage lingerie and how I had a dream of wearing a ballgown for Halloween. I gradually admitted that I did wear the clothes and she was so supportive. One evening before I visited her, she was alone, I phoned to ask if it would be all right if I visited dressed. She replied" if you want to". I dressed fully in mature clothes, skirt and cardigan and did make up and a wig. I was so nervous making the phone call but driving down to her house and entering the house my nerves had disappeared and I was so relaxed. She was amazed by my appearance and commented that I looked lovely and thus began an even better friendship. I was totally amazed by her as I would have been the first man she ever met in a skirt. I have blossomed since with her support and I know I am so lucky to know her.

[LizMichelle]

Hi Liz Michelle,
Your mum is one in a million, the fact she was so supportive and encouraging had such a positive affect on your life, had she said no like most mums would have, your life could have turned out so differently, also your dad too, most dad's would hit the roof seeing their son in a dress, but, he decided to be supportive and along with you mum convinced your brothers to accept you, really astonishing and exceptionally rare.

Both of my parents listened to the doctor, one was let me discover myself after being diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. They wanted to see me live a happy life and have to this day. My brothers realized I was no rough and tough male growing up having a female side to me

[kimdl93]

Your parents were great. I am glad they allowed you freedom of self expression and helped your brothers understand

[LizMichelle]

They are in my life still. Mom, she is glad to have a part time daughter in her life. Dad, he has been good to me over the years and one was work at the auto body shop he owned doing his mechanical work until 5 years ago. He told the guy whom bought him out to keep me. He loves Liz Michelle as a part time daughter as well

[alwayshave]

LizMIchelle, That is such a wonderful story of acceptance.

[chrissy111]

Very happy for you.

[LizMichelle]

It is and they knew good things came out me discovering myself, a new lease on life was one of them. I have met others with Asperger's Syndrome and Autism like me whom are in the LGBTQ community too whom I have a great friendship with to this day.