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Wife's Acceptance


gennee

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Last Thursday evening my wife accepted me as a transgender person. It happened at a meeting at church. We are part of a task force that is creating and LGBTQI ministry which will kick off in June.

Each person shared the their story and reasons for being there. When it was Louise's turn she shared her acceptance of me as a transgender woman. I was thrilled to say the least. It was also something that I prayed for. The following night I revealed my feminine name to her. I sensed that she was ready and my hunch proved to be correct. Louise read an article that I had written for an online magazine. She liked the article very much. Her acceptance means so much.

There are some things that we are still working on but the future looks bright. My group of friends want to meet her. Louise has some trepidations right now but in time she will be ready. I'm so thankful and rejoicing.

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Gennee,

That is WONDERFUL news!!!

I know that must mean the whole world to you...

Congrats!!

:) :) :)

Love, Svenna

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Guest Donna Jean

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Gennee.......

I LOVED reading what you posted.....outstanding!

Life can be easier for all involved when everyone is on the same page....

HUGGGGS!

Dee Jay

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Huge Hugs Gennee! I am so happy for you.

It is amazing how things can eventually work out and people come around.

What a difference this will make or you

Johnny

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Guest Elizabeth K

I posted on this - I KNOW I did - perhaps I never hit the post button. So here it is again.

You have been on here for a long time and I have seen you struggle (as we all do) but this is such a wonderful thing! I am so happy for you!

Lizzy

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I'm so happy for you, I'm just beginning to get some acceptance from my wife and i know how great it feels.

hugs, Charlie

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I'm so happy for you, I'm just beginning to get some acceptance from my wife and i know how great it feels.

hugs, Charlie

Don't lose hope. Some acceptance is some thing.

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Guest Eve Caillard

Hi Gennee

I'm SO pleased for you! I recently brought my wife into this part of my life and she accepted. It was very scary and I am SO glad for you!

BIG Hugs,

Eve

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Hi Gennee

I'm SO pleased for you! I recently brought my wife into this part of my life and she accepted. It was very scary and I am SO glad for you!

BIG Hugs,

Eve

I was scared too when I first told her but things have worked out well.

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Guest ArcaneDemesne

This is a couple months old, but...

Congrats!!! I'm so happy for you!

My wife and I also came to terms recently (few weeks ago), and with some help from her therapist (an absolutely wonderful spirit), we have a very bright future as well! It was one of the weirdest experiences of my life, though. Spilling everything, not only to my wife (who I've been slowly hinting at the real me for 10 years), but to her therapist (who I've only talked to 3x maybe, and NEVER for my transgendered identity). It was incredibly scary and beyond emotionally draining. Tears were everywhere! But I can't even compare that to coming out in a whole group of people!!! I'm so proud of you! I hope you live very happy and meaningful lives together!

hugs!

Natalie

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This is a couple months old, but...

Congrats!!! I'm so happy for you!

My wife and I also came to terms recently (few weeks ago), and with some help from her therapist (an absolutely wonderful spirit), we have a very bright future as well! It was one of the weirdest experiences of my life, though. Spilling everything, not only to my wife (who I've been slowly hinting at the real me for 10 years), but to her therapist (who I've only talked to 3x maybe, and NEVER for my transgendered identity). It was incredibly scary and beyond emotionally draining. Tears were everywhere! But I can't even compare that to coming out in a whole group of people!!! I'm so proud of you! I hope you live very happy and meaningful lives together!

hugs!

Natalie

Hello Natalie,

I just noticed that this is your very first post here. Welcome to Laura's Playground!

That's a big experience you've had! You'll get there with many more in the time to come, you'll see!

When you have a moment, please put a post on the Introductions Forum so everyone can get to know you.

And, Gennee,

I don't want to derail your thread. I didn't get to respond earlier. You've been here, for some time, perhaps longer than I have - and have made all the good steps. Your acceptance in church and with your mate - almost not surprising, with everything else you've done.

And, you understand that "the work's not over." Some ways it never is over - we're dynamic people who continue to evolve and so do relationships. It's a good thing!

All the best to you, honey!

Love, Megan

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