Baby Steps

[Lady Ayu]

Hai hai everyone! It's been a while and I'm sorry...I wanted to share some news with yall though!!

 

So, work has kept me busy I rarely get a break but just last weekend, I attended a friend's graduation party out of town. While I was in that neighborhood, another friend had let me crash his couch so I wouldn't have to get a hotel for the weekend. We hadn't seen each other in about half a year keeping up only via social media, texts, and games. So he was telling me about things in his life and how he's coping with them; it was at this time I was starting to stir inside. I wanted to tell him about me; the real me, but I was scared of how he would react. I kept quiet, I kept quiet and tried to participate in his conversation. ( he didn't really let me talk; men, amiright?? Lol) Anyways, after a while I womaned up and brought forth all my determination to say the words I needed to say.

 

After getting his attention and making sure he didn't run off with the convo(lol) I told him I was Transgender. I was nervous, terrified even; I wouldn't look him in the eye as I went on to tell him I have always been this and that I'm starting to make steps towards the real me. My heart hammered and I braced for impact. As I prepared for the worst he simply said: " And that's fine. You've been my friend for about 10 years now right?? I consider you one of my best friends and nothing will change; you's still the same person to me"

 

......I wanted to break down the cry right there I really did. All of my worries and doubts were for nothing appearently; he even commended me for having the bravery to pursue this path in spite of it's struggles.

 

I just wanted to share this victory with all of you because it's you Ladies and Gentlemen that have empowered me to press forward and stay strong when things get tough. I wanna thank you all so much!! You give me hope and the will to go on; I hope that one day I can give back.

 

~Mayumi ~

[SugarMagnolia]

Oh, Mayumi, that's awesome! You painted such a great picture of that, it's made me tear up...happy tears, though. ?

It takes so much courage to be open and the relief and joy when someone that you've trusted accepts you is overpowering. I'm so glad that you had a good experience. Having good friends is invaluable. 

Hugs,
Julie

[tracy_j]

Lovely to hear

 

I am glad things went well.

 

Thank you

 

Tracy

[Charlize]

Mayumi,

  Congratulations on making a very hard step.  I think for me those first successes were so hard because of the fact that i had to make that leap of accepting myself as well as accepting all the possibilities of the reactions of others.

  I hope you find even more support over time.  Each step is difficult but i found at each step i felt more confident in myself.

I'm glad you posted here.  Each success is even sweeter when shared.

 

Hugs,

 

Charlize

[Jani]

Mayumi it's good to hear from you.  That is a nice story about your friend.  I know how empowering it can be to speak with others.  Onward! 

Jani

[BrandiBri]

Mayumi, you are already giving back just by sharing your story. Good for you!

 

Hugs

Brandi