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SugarMagnolia

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My wife's family has been visiting for a few weeks and we've recently been at the Northern California coast for the last few days. I let my wife's brother know that I was trans two days ago and he was very supportive. He also asked if I would tell his kids, my niece and nephew (11 and 13) so that no one would have to keep any secrets.

 

I talked to my niece when we were out for a walk and she was fine with it, even a little happy since I think she felt special to have someone share a secret with her, and we have good connection with each other.

Later, in the house, with my wife's sister, her brother and my niece, I told my nephew.

Me: blah blah blah, so it's important that I let you know that I'm trans
Nephew:  Really?
Me: Yes...it's something I've always known...blah blah blah
Nephew: (thinking for a few seconds)
                 OK (gets back on his device to look at stuff)


We started chatting among ourselves again until a minute or two later...
 

Nephew: I can't believe this is happening! How did I not know about this?
(silence)
Me: What?

Nephew: They're going to make new seasons of the Star Wars Clone Wars cartoon! This is the best day of my life!

 

It kind of put things in perspective for me. ? Our transitions are important to us, but there are more important things in a galaxy far, far away!

My description probably doesn't do it justice but it seriously made me laugh out loud for quite a while!

Julie

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ROFL -- almost how one of my grand kids handled mine.  Would I still wear glasses and get them holiday presents?

 

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Great reaction!  My grandkids had a similar reaction except one of them (the younger) is a bit of an imp and spent his time enjoying a game of trying to remove my wig.  Itch.......  Gotta love him.

 

Hugs.

 

Charlize

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11 hours ago, SugarMagnolia said:

It kind of put things in perspective for me. ?

YES!

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19 hours ago, SugarMagnolia said:

It kind of put things in perspective for me. ?

 

All my life I made such a big deal out of being trans... motivated by fear, guilt, remorse and self loathing... in my mind it was soooooo huge and scary! Now that I'm beginning my transition I am finding my new normal isn't such a big deal after all!

Sheesh! Why didn't someone tell me this 40 years ago!!!

(I suppose if I had told people about it, things might have been different!)

You brought a smile to my face Julie!

Cheers,

Julie J

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An addendum to this story...

I told my mother in law today. I was a bit nervous about her because she can have very strong reactions to things. She took it in stride which was great.

Tonight at dinner she offered me a skirt that is too small for her to wear but that she thinks would be perfect on me. And we bonded over the fact that we're both taking the same hormones. ?

 

I've completed all the family coming outs now, so that's a nice milestone to have passed. Cheers!

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That's amazing SugarMagnolia! I'm happy things have gone so well for you. It encourages me to not be anxious about coming out with my own family and friends. Thanks for sharing your story. 

Cheers, 

Julie

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The acceptance of others in our lives is so important.  It makes me smile to read of your path.  I was fortunate to have had similar experiences.

 

Hugs,

 

Charlize

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Very nice story Julie, and the message of the story is so true.

 

Hugs

 

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