Surprised by daughter's unexpected comment

[Gwen]

I haven't seen my daughter, who lives in another state, for 6 months. I met her and her wonderful partner yesterday to celebrate Christmas. Since seeing her last, I've started polishing my nails, wearing earrings, and wearing decorative articles of women's clothing. (Yesterday I had on my favorite multicolored crepe scarf.) We all got into her car, she saw what I was wearing and casually asked, Are you transitioning? In our 33 years together I've never had a conversation with her about transgender issues. I was dumbfounded. I fumbled with talk of gender dysphoria, and then had to define it because she was unaware that it existed. Her partner joined in and mentioned that he had a close friend who transitioned and was now very happy. I promised them I'd keep them updated on any decisions, and they promised to keep the info confidential. And then we went out for lunch.

 

My daughter was my biggest worry in coming out - I had no idea how she'd react. Now I do and life is much better

 

Gwen

[Cyndee]

I have much faith in their generation Gwen, they largely get it.

 

Good for you !

 

C -

[Charlize]

Thanks for sharing Gwen.  It sounds like the fears you may have had were groundless.  That is often the case but regardless changes take time for all of us to accept fully.  If your path takes you further it sounds like she won't think less of you and you will have support along your journey.  

 

Hugs,

 

Charlize

[Timber Wolf]

 

Thank you for sharing this, Gwen! This is the kind of news makes me smile.

 

Lots of love,

Timber Wolf?

[MarcieMarie12]

That is good news!!!!

[Gwen]

9 hours ago, Charlize said:

If your path takes you further it sounds like she won't think less of you and you will have support along your journey.  

 

 

 

Thank you, Charlize. Her support and understanding is so very important, since she and I share our own little family unit. I've been divorced for decades, and my daughter is all I have. Still can't believe it

 

Gwen

[Gwen]

1 hour ago, Timber Wolf said:

 

 

 

Just now, MarcieMarie12 said:

 

I love these emoticons!! I'm going to bed with a big smile.  Thank you!

[Rachael]

Great news. It's nice to have things turn out better than you expected. 

[RikkiWilson]

It's always wonderful when things go better than expected. Happy for you

 

~ ZD/Rikki ~

[tracy_j]

That's great news Gwen

 

Tracy