The Best Case Scenario

[Guest NatashaJade]

Hi all!

As I've said a couple of times recently, I cam out to my best friend this weekend and she was amazing and accepting of me. Today she and I talked for an hour about some of her questions and concerns and it is a really good thing that I have someone other that my wife who has known me for a long time and has a different take on me, who can see me with eyes that are not so deeply involved and oftentimes conflicted. One thing she said during our conversation is that while people have not necessarily noticed the physical changes in me, they did notice the mental ones. Her sister (also a good friend) commented that I seem to be having a very good year.

I did want to share a part of an email she sent me when she got home. In all of my imagined scenarios, I never felt like I would get something like this and I don't think she would mind me sharing it with you:

I love you unconditionally, so accepting all parts of you was no big thang :-) I admit, I'm still processing the whole thing, but that's to be expected. We'll all have to work through this together, and I look forward to knowing this side of you since I thought I knew everything about you already! I'm reading your blog and it's helping me see exactly what you've been through in the last year and your whole life. It's weird knowing all this was going on and I had no idea, but the more I look back, the more things stand out to me now (i.e. growing out the hair and things like that) I'm extremely honored that you were able to tell me and I know that all my peeps will be just as accepting. You are definitely one of my best friends as well and that's something that would never change. This is the beginning and as such I'll probably have a bunch of seemingly dumb questions so bear with me.... Bottom line is you're pretty much stuck with me for life, lol :-) Can't wait to see you guys too!! Talk to you soon!!

I know the rest of my journey will not be as affirming, but I will take this with open arms and hold it in my heart.

love

Gin

[Guest Elizabeth K]

Oh my oh my oh my!

WOW

Lizzy

[Guest Donna Jean]

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Gin....It's her way of saying...

"It's going to be alright, Gin....I care"

You'll have more in time to tell and something tells me that it will all be much the same....

Feels great, don't it?

LOVE

Donna Jean

[Carolyn Marie]

That's what being a friend is all about, Gin. She is a wonderful person.

Your post made me smile, and almost made me cry. I am so very happy for you.

Thanks for sharing this.

HUGS

Carolyn Marie

[Guest okayokay]

I lovelovelove this. I love it when you're unsure of what the outcome may be so you prepare for the worst but then get the best. Suuuuper good feeling. Congrats on the acceptance and best of luck to youuu <3