Telling Mom

[Guest Brenda Hailey]

I just had one of the most releiving,heart felt talks and coming out with my Mom I ever had and it was totally light hearted and WAY easier than I was imagining it would be.WOW !!!

I cant beleive it I thought for sure I was going to be judged and punished,but she understood,basically already knew anyway,and totally showed me compassion for being who I REALLY am.

We did not go into detail about treatments or surgeries ,she let me bring to her what I was comfortable with and she listened and encouraged,and enpowered me to be me,,,,,and SCREW the rest of the world if they dont like it.

I am in total shock and bliss at the same time, I feel so lucky to have a mom that actually does love me ,,,,,,,I was tied up in knots over my own percieved reaction from her... I literally worried my self SICK over telling her,,,,,, and it was that easy.

Plus I cant beleive I was able to summons the courage to tell her,but somehow I did.

Even if it did turn out badly and she rejected me the courage it took alone would have been enough to make it all worth while,had it been a negative result.

I realize I am lucky to have an understanding parent that I love who accepts me, but if I never tried I would have never known.

I am astonished it went like that so far. My heart is beaming my eyes are teary and the weight of half the world just left my shoulders.

I just wanted to share and say, I now have that experience and it wasnt a fraction as mortifying as I thought it was going to be.

My mom is my family we have been through all my tough times together and now one of the biggest scariest tests of my life just got put behind me just like that.

I know there is much more of these situations to come and they are not all going to turn out peaches and cream,but the most important one to me has

This is going to make going to tomorrows first time Gender Therapist appointment much easier and less filled with worry and anxiety.

I just wanted to share my good fortune, and wish upon all those who still need to do this the best of luck and encouragment,and for those with less understanding parents there may still be hope for a future reconcilation,dont give up.

[Carolyn Marie]

Big congrats to you and your mother, hon. You both deserve a lot of kudos for courage and open hearts. I hope the rest of your journey is just as sweet.

HUGS

Carolyn Marie

[Guest Opal]

Nice that your heart to heart with your mom went so well. Hope you had an awesome first meeting with your GT!

Huggs,

Opal

[Guest Kalie Aowynn]

Hey fem,

Way to go hun. It is awesome to see your heart lifted by the acceptance of your mother. It must be the love of a mother for child. I loved the line you said about to hell with the rest of the world if they don't like it . That is the way you should be. It is all about you . I have the acceptance of a brother and my misses and quite a few friends from the Army and High School. I bet you are going to find you have overcame a huge speed bump in your journey and the rest will only feel like gravel on the road.

Again Congrats Baby girl for the huge step and unconditional love she feels for her daughter.

Kalie

[Charlize]

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful experience. I often ask myself how we get the courage for coming out. i know how much rides on the reactions of others. When we meet a bad reaction the world seems to cave in on us. You just went for it and found only a world of acceptance and love. Congratulations. Today at the therapist you may find even more. If your journey is anything like mine once those closest to me knew the rest were almost fun.

Hugs,

Charlie

[Guest Stacie Cheyenne]

To: Brenda your so Lucky, And Your Mom's & Your Story Is so Beautiful, I hope the Rest of Your life's Journey, is just as Special: