Family update..

[rhnealis]

Oh, this breaks my heart. Conditional acceptance is SO far from love... but at the same time, it was one family member, versus your entire family. It is a blessing that your parents and aunt & uncle are committed to loving you no matter. My s/o and I grew up in the Bible Belt, and our families (his much more than mine) are the ignorant, conditional-acceptance, disapproving type. But sometimes you have to do what's right for you, no matter what anyone thinks, right?

P.S. Love the "Mr. Kennedy"!!

[LinZK90]

im sorry i just found your vids so im a little behind but i heard you talk about classes and graduation, or starting a new with the next class, may i ask, are u attending college for like a masters? im lookin into transitioning, f2m, and i didnt know how school would work, im worried about my addmitance and scholarships being under my "current" indedntity. How has stuff like that gone for you? whats it like? im sorry if none of this isnt really relevant...

[dutumasalpha]

I am so sorry. man, that sux so bad. I really love your vids. its great to see someone transition at your age cause were the same age.

[trex2929]

good for you for being true to yourself, good for you, if only everyone were as true to themselves and as real as you are, good for you...

[sandracassy69]

Your brother may not give you support but we will always :)

take care

kiss kiss

[NunaFeedTheDucks]

It's sad how your brother feel but it just proves you are more of a man then your brother will ever be. It's also sad that he will miss seeing what we see, the Gentelman that you have become. Take care sir and I pray that one day your brother will come to understand... You are what your are. Praying for your Grandad x x x x

[ItalianWarrior777]

Look at you, you are becoming a man, this is wrong what you are doing, you should've stayed as a woman

[lookitsmurphy]

what an ass...you are the bigger man and i guarantee he knows it.

[dewroses]

:D Aww it's nice to see you talking about the telemarketer convo so happily :D

*hugs*

[dustycherie]

interesting, that last bit about self sabatoge...i don't know what would be wrong with wanting to have an academic year where people would know you as you. Maybe not self sabatoge? Don't know. thanks for everything you share with us amigo.

dust

[riotgrrrl1977]

Keep up the great work, Amigo!

Alicia

[newt9060]

Hey you. Thought I would look you up in here to see how you are doing. Well Mr Kennedy. You lookin good. Me and Lor are off to Aussie next month for another award!!!! give me an e mail and i will update you on all the goss right here in Scotland. Take Care . Love you. Lor and Sand xx

[33Aydin]

HEY! I've been thinking about you guys, thanks so much for checking in.

[InYourFaceNewYorker]

Did you come out to your brother or did your parents have to tell him?

[33Aydin]

My mom told him.

[InYourFaceNewYorker]

Why is it that your parents are accepting but your brother isn't? Did he become religious or something? BTW are you on Facebook?

[killinmesmalls666]

you should your brother who the bigger man is

[transsending]

Mr. Kennedy,Thanks for you sharing, insight, courage and ability to process in real time.

I am 55 and starting my physical piece of the journey. Thanks for your authenticity. And kudos to your girl, Suzie

[charlesasher]

that is awesome, amigo. your voice is definitely deeper (i first noticed in the first family vid), and your face is looking more male. your chest looks amazing and you look great in general. it's going to be awesome to watch you transition on here.

sorry about the brother situation, that is really tough to get a f*cked up email like that.

[mrsethcorbin]

Wow.. really sorry to hear about the brother situation :-( but glad to hear you're going on Thursday.

On the up- you and the chest look awesome, congrats on the phone call :D

[moldingMe]

u look and sound awesome. I hear you on the feeling fat thing. I'm not fatter, though my fat is on my stomach more, i'm thicker w/ muscle and my clothes are smaller. I just remind myself that it's ok and I like having more muscle. Hang in there. It will take time for us to get used to the changes. I've found that buying clothes that fit better now help me to feel less fat. I'm only almost 4 mths on a lower dose of T. I love watching your videos. Mine are on a diff. site let me know if u want it.

[holachopper]

whoa, your voice has dropped. you can hear the raspy change happening. awesome.

[LyzzieLts]

by the way, my aunt whom lived with me and took care of me growing up has fallen extreamly ill. I feel your pain. :( Its so hard watching family members greive, especially when most of them dont fully get you. You can feel them but you can't reach them. ((((hugs)))) and positive energy to you and your family. :)

[LyzzieLts]

Your pretty amazing aydin your maturity levels and ability to help others during your evolution process. I say evolving instead of transitioning cause cause I find alot of tg people to be mentally spiritually higher on the food chain. Thats why others try to hold you down. They'll fight for the ignorance cause it's easier to ignore than deal with the abosolute. (we are all the same) They would rather pretend to be individual and shop and eat. Idiocracy is not just a movie. :(

[evilkate666]

that is awful about your brother.....it is sad that he took this upon himself to send you an email like that. hugs and kisses...kat

[tayllor2900]

Your brother sadly sounds like my sister. :(

[littlefastcar]

Hey Aydin,

Glad to hear your grandpa is doing well! My brother is 3 years younger and sounds just like your brother. It sucks you had to deal with that during this critical time for your grandpa. BTW - You're looking and sounding great! Your voice is really dropping, thats so cool. Good luck with your tests and stuff.

-Jack

[InYourFaceNewYorker]

God, I'm glad my brother isn't like that! Where did you guys grow up? The Bible Belt?

[33Aydin]

Southern Oregon, not quite the bible belt, but conservative nonetheless.

[starborder560]

I am SO jealous of the not having to wear a shirt! I can't wait to reach that point in my life! Congrats on that! I hope your Grandfather makes a great recovery. Your family and you are in my thoughts!

[imaJENtleman]

As for something positive, I can tell that you've been waiting your whole life to be able to wear no t-shirt without going on some list of pedophiles!

Congrats on the sirs and misters. Maybe you should have bought the product just as a reminder ;) haha.

[imaJENtleman]

I really connected with you on the situation with your brother. I have an older brother who is very similar and it always feels like he wins no matter what. I feel ashamed for your brother that he pushed you to take the risk that you may not be there for your grandpa during a critical time. Especially because it was regarding his personal issues with masculinity. Clearly you threaten his manhood and powerful traditions of patriarchal control. I feel so angry towards him- I'm not gonna lie.

[SuzLa1]

I was quite shocked at your brother's letter. What you do doesn't affect him. It sounds as if he gets off on trying to make you feel bad. When somebody is nasty, you need to think that it reflects more on themselves and their problems in their mind. I don't know what has gone on with him, but it sounds as if he needs to grow up and let the past go. If your mother has accepted it, then you aren't going to cause any more problems.

Well done on the college grades.

[Maxwell241]

Sucks about your brother, he sounds a lot my Uncle. Good luck with your exams ans stuff. Your shoulders look great as well as the rest of your upper half lol. You look awesome.

Peace

Josh.

[Zyjil]

Sorry to hear about the situation with your brother, but I am pleased that you are so philosophical about everything and were able to talk about it (and were supported by!!) your parents.

And that is great about the phone call and restaurant :D Really affirming! Keep strong, Amigo!

[ollieapril]

though but a good choice u made with ur grandpa.

i really enjoy ur vids, u seem like a really kool guy :)

[xALPx13]

i'm glad you were the bigger man in the situation. your brother had very little right to speak for your entire family. glad to hear your grandfather is doing well. hope everything continues to go well for you.

[MsHeathieLiz]

Your whole face lit up when you were talking about the phone conversation, and the restaurant amigo experience. It was really nice to see.

[gentlebutch]

Sounds like your bro is an ass...like one of my bros. It was a selfless decision you made I think you were right. Better to not go and let the selfish bastard win this once than cause a scene when your grandfather is going through surgery and recovery.

[cameraboi1229]

Ok so I laughed a lot when you mentioned the 'Mr. Kennedy' part. I'm excited for you to get sir/amigo :)

It does suck about your brother. I am glad he is not your whole families voice though, your mom sounds really cool.

It is hard to focus on class during transition, I am also struggling with that but it does get easier.

[BasilStar]

Everything'll turn out good in the end man. Just listen to yourself. You look good too like others have said! :D

It's good your grandpa's okay.

[bombmehappy78]

You def did the more mature thing in regards to your brother. Also I think you just look more masculine.

[carsonrader]

Aydin,

I'm spending September in the Bay Area -- want to hang out?

Hugs,

Carson

[NoahsLucky]

you don't look fatter, you look fuller, like muscularly. your shoulders look fuller and your chest looks thicker. that's a good thing.

[brettpiper57]

you look great. im glad to hear your grandpa is doing good.

im sorry about your brother. your decision was very respectable.

[kadeclark]

I'm sorry to hear about your brother, man. I wish you and your family the best of luck. As for your assumed weight gain, I went through the same thing. My face got really round and seemed like all my weight went to my head. haha. But it leveled back out around week twenty. Hope that helps.

Congrats on being correctly identified. It's the little victories eh? :) Looking great man.

Keep it real.

Kade

[jtgsclik]

Your Brother sounds like a real ass...punch him in the face. Better yet, give me his address and Ill do it for your.

You look great, and best of luck to your grandfather.

[SoxAsh0810]

I'm glad to hear that everything went well with your grandfather's surgery, but very sad and disappointed that your brother would say something like that, from one human being to another. Keep us posted! And you're sounding great.

[LipstickBella]

cont.. not knowing you, she can be so amazing and in tuned with people. I can say i'm so proud I am raising a person of the future who can take people for their true beauty.

[33Aydin]

Right on, thanks for sharing that!

[LipstickBella]

I can't tell you how mature you showed everyone you are. Your videos have helped me out so much, as having a parnter that struggles everyday with their gender and is looking into transgendering it helps me look into the eyes of someone that is going through this. And when the time comes as the partner of a FTM I can help understand more. On a kinda cute note.. My daughter is 4 I had the headphones on listening to your video she looks at you and said WOW mommy he's hot! I had to smile at how

[knarigirl]

Self-sabotae? hmm, puberty is difficult for most people, but especially the second time around. Remember that. On top of puberty, you're an adult with adult responsibility.

[knarigirl]

BTW...Congrats on the correct pronouns Mr. Kennedy!

[potassiumsulfide]

Jesus, that's just cruel. I'm glad that your parents were disappointed in him as well. I personally think that your parents should have told him not to go instead, if he was going to be so childish. You're so much more mature than he is. Besides that, I'm glad your grandfather is doing well, and my best wishes for him.

That's pretty awesome with the telemarketer and the waitress, though. Personal victory! Also - nice chest. :3

[knarigirl]

That was a very mature and selfless decision to make.