My "no other choice" update....

[~Nova~]

Tomorrow is the day I'm "outed" to the world. I was talking with one of the persons that I know i am going to have a hard time with. He told me he was not planning attending the meeting. Um, no way.

I'm in trouble now. He is one of the only persons in the office that doesnt know and it is that way because he needs to be told that calling me names and talking about me will not be tolerated. This is the whole reason the CEO is talking. If he is ,not going to be in attendance, then the whole thing is moot.

I bucked up and called the second in command into my office. I haven't told her because she tends to over react and blow things out of proportion, so I was going tomlet her find out via the CEO... She was the one that needed to tell the other person they must attend the meeting. I couldn't ask her to make sure he was there unless she knew why, so I told her.

I'm not sure why, but. I lost it. I started crying. Not bawling, but enough that I needed a break. When in was done i held my breath and waited for her reaction. I was completely taken aback. She said that she didn't think it was an issue and that I should be Nova. Huh, what? Did you just say I could be me? She was adamant about the fact that I should not to have to live a double life because of the company and that she felt when in was ready, I should be me.

Needless to say I lost it again. I was so happy I couldn't hold it back. I excused myself from my own office and before I left she gave me a big hug and said she would always be there for me.

Not what I expected. I just wanted her to tell "Bill" he needed to be there. She said he would be and not to worry.

One more step. One more!

Almost there.

Autumn

[Guest]

Hi Autumn,

Wow, deep breath now before you make the big plunge! You've set the stage well. You have top-down support now - your coworker will have to get used to it. You'll do well!

I had two coworkers who were not happy about my coming-out. But, they've respectfully been quiet, and over the weeks have become more easy-going. Sometimes, it just takes time. Hopefully your coworker will see the light too.

Take care - all the best to you tomorrow!

And, PS - http://www.lauras-playground.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=37854

Love, Megan

[Guest Mia J]

Good for you Autumn,

I can't wait to find out how it goes.

I am saddened that someone in the medical field would react like the one person did.

But even if he gets out of coming to the meeting don't worry about it. He will still have to follow the rules and procedures the CEO lays down. The second he doesn't report him. From what you have said it sounds like you will have most of the people supporting you. That is good because then when some jerk spouts off they will be there to take care of it.

Mia

[Carolyn Marie]

There is nothing like support from colleagues. It is the best! Good for you, Autumn.

HUGS

Carolyn Marie

[Guest Risu]

Autmn, This is wonderful news! I am so happy for you! Full time is just around the corner and I bet more often than you imagine, being Nova will just mean being accepted as you and be a total Non-Issue.

Congratulations Autumn and good luck!