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Two brothers and a daughter and two nieces. CHECK!


ShawnaLeigh

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So I sent my two twin brothers their letter on Saturday.  (Twin with each other-there's only one me)  I feared one being very homophobic and the other being "ok" with it based on how they were growing up.  I haven't seen either for a very long time and we actually do not chat very often.  The one I felt would be homophobic was so understanding and accepting it blew me away.  He asked so many good heart felt questions and by the end of the weekend was even using my correct pronouns.  It made me cry.  Good tears though.

The one brother I though would be ok has not replied my letter.  His twin told me he talked with him a bit and said he was still freaking out over it and he needed time.  Which of course I fully understand.

I then told a distance daughter while messaging with her about her daughter. She lives in Louisiana and I have not seen her since she was a toddler and pretty much have not been a part of her life. (Not by my choice) We just connected again via Facebook a couple years old.   She was very accepting as well.  She did not ask much but she made me feel very supported.

My sister asked if it was ok to tell her two girls and I told her of course!

Her oldest, 15 when crazy with excitement.  My sister could not believe her extremely excited she was over this.  Her youngest needed a few explanations to what she was being told and she asked a lot of questions afterwards but my sister said her pondering last comment was.  "WAIT!  You mean I have an AUNT!!!  AWESOME!"  

LOL

It was precious.  

 

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It sounds like you have gotten great family support.  Those reactions seemed to vary and change a bit over time for me but fortunately all in a positive accepting manner.

Keep smiling!

 

Hugs,

 

Charlize

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Those are great reactions, ShawnaLeigh.  It is certainly understandable that one brother is wrestling with how he feels about it.  That is natural and doesn't mean he won't come around to full support.  The rest of your family...what can I say except Congrats!  You are very lucky. 

 

HUGS

 

Carolyn Marie

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Love it! Also your niece is exactly right: Aunts are awesome.

 

Hugs!

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Oh wow! So happy for you Shawna. Sounds like you’ve got a ton of support and only one brother-in-law to digest and come around. *hugs*

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2 hours ago, SaraAW said:

one brother-in-law to digest and come around

Actually he is my brother.  Twin brothers.  one is good one is still absorbing the news.  They both are really kind hearted men so I am not worried.  He just needs some time.

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