OMG I did it!

[KatrinaK]

Okay, so this would probably be better suited for the TG forum, but there’s no foot traffic there so I’m gonna put it here.

Leading up to thanksgiving I was having anxiety attacks that caused horrible insomnia because I refused to compromise myself by removing my gel polish and hiding my lack of body hair in front of my brother, sister in law and niece and nephew. I was prepared to get called out, and it scared me more than words can explain.

I was headed to the doctor to get drugs to knock me out when I decided to take a different tact. Instead of drugging the anxiety, I decided to eliminate it.

I CAME OUT TO MY FAMILY! Well some of them anyway.

They were 100% accepting and it was AMAZING!

So.... I rewarded myself by piercing my ears and I’m sitting here with the biggest smile on my face! I have nothing left to hide from and I’m completely liberated now to be myself.

[Dede_M]

That must feel amazing. Congratulations!

[kimdl93]

That is amazing! Who would have thought....truthfulness as an alternative to medication!

So, now that youve come out to some of your family, it’s a safe bet that you’ve been outed to a few more. I hope this just keeps going well for you!

[Macey]

Congrats! :d

[Crissy 107]

Good for you, that is a huge step forward and nice that they were so accepting.
Crissy

[GracieRose]

So glad to hear that it went so well for you.

[DaisyLawrence]

Love it . That's the second great news story I've read here today. Hey ho pip and dandy (as they say on Red Dwarf)

[Anne E]

Congratulations, that’s wonderful.

Anne

[Lisa516]

One small step for TG kind
one giant leap for Katrinak

Congratulations!! I can't imagine how hard that is for anyone to do.

Lisa

[Micki_Finn]

Am I reaching Cloud 9? I’m looking for Katrina and I hear I may be able to find here there.

[JustMe!]

Congratulations 🎉! I’m so happy that it worked out. Hopefully I’ll do the same someday! And hopefully it’ll go just as well.

[BLUE ORCHID]

Hi Katrina , Congratulations & Welcome to the Pierced Ear club. >Orchid ..++..

[Elizabeth G]

Congratulations Katrina! I'm glad it turned out so well for you (and I'm insanely jealous of your pierced ears ).

[Tina June]

Great News! It feel so good to have your family's acceptance!

[KymG]

Katrina, im glad it worked out for you.
Well done.

[Courtney_29]

Wow awesome you had the courage to do that! Congrats 😆

[Tracii G]

Congrats Katrina glad it all went well.
Courtney coming out is not courageous its being honest with yourself and all the people around you.
Courage has nothing to do with it.

[Courtney_29]

Hmm interesting perspective I didn't think about it that way

[Tracii G]

Its popular for people now to call that courage or being brave when its neither.
Don't follow the crowd and try to be like other people be honest with yourself.

[Ceera]

Good for you! So glad it worked out for you!

[Aunt Kelly]

Katrina,
Good on you for choosing such a positive way to deal with your anxiety.😀

[docrobbysherry]

Remember, telling folks is like trying to put toothpaste back in the tube!

But, doesn't it feel good to present the way u feel?

[IleneD]

Katrina.

Amen. Praise the Lord (and your family). Coming Out is a great milestone, anytime, anywhere.
Congratulations and love.

NOW.... be careful too. My true inner self, my trans identity has emerged and grown considerably since I came out a few years ago. How does the old joke go? "What's the difference between a crossdresser and a transgender? About 4 years."
I recall the euphoria of coming out; new and wonderful almost each time I did it for various friends or family. At first everyone was on board. They appeared understanding and accepting. But with time the shock wears off for them. They have time to reflect on what this means. I've found several of my loved ones who were initially 'accepting" but became less enthused and more critical with the passage of time. Some have eventually let show their REAL feelings about it.
I just posted another thread a few days ago on the perils of Coming Out. YES.... there's times when I wish I'd have just kept it to myself and suffered my dysphoria in quite dignity. There's days when the rejection and scorn are nearly too much to bear. Coming Out ain't always a bed of roses.
Once the news wears off and a few of your family have time to think, don't be surprised if some of those attitudes backslide into feared rejection. The worst is family who will talk behind your back to other family (and they will). Be prepared.

Good luck. Coming Out, even with the potential of personal loss and anguish, is good for the soul. We as trans women need it. We need the honesty with ourselves at the very least. Bravo, Kat. Bravo. Be strong.

[jazmine]

That...Is....AWESOME!

[Beverley Sims]

What a breakthrough, well done Katrina.