I'll preface this by mentioning that I'm 23 and still live at home (lame, I know).
So a week ago I finally had the unexplained urge to start coming out (despite CDing in secret for 10 years and being satisfied with that).
I told my mom's best friend, who is 30 (my mom is 46, I know the age difference is huge, but they met in college and both now have math degrees and both grew up in the same country (Romania))
I expected her to be shocked, disgusted, or freak out about it, but amazingly, she was completely calm, neutral and non-chalant about it.
She promised not to tell anyone, and I'm not sure how far I should go with this.
My parents are totally accepting of gay and bisexual individuals and causes, but every time I've seen them react to CD's or TS's, they seemed disgusted or revolted.
My parents also have a lot on their mind right now, with my 3 medical issues, my mom's difficult job teaching math in an underprivileged high school, and my dad's high blood pressure and diabetes.
Should I ever come out to them? I think it would be a disaster, but I want the privilege to wear long loose skirts or dresses indoors. I'm getting tired of pants all the time.