Coming out to friends and family part 2

second part of this long winded video blog.

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Entertainment

Tags:

• mtf
• transgender
• hormone
• replacement
• coming
• out

[Cassydie42]

As I have been entering the transition phase, I have found it easier to tell people that I am simply exploring this other side of me. The word exploring seems to take a lot of the edge off of the initial breaking of the news...especially with parents. People want to see that we are thinking it through (even though they dont realize many of us have been "thinking it through" our whole lives!

[minorqback]

@Cassydie42 Very true. Family guy actually touched on this with quagmire's dad. the humor was pretty "at our expense" but in the end they realized that while "she" had been thinking about her whole life, her son hadnt and it was a sudden change that he was not ready for. Good advice.

[3percentmilk]

The first time I came out, in high school (I have since moved to another town for college, and crammed it back into the closet, but that's backfiring, so I'm planning on doing it again), I just left a big blog on myspace where I rationally explained that while I was the same person I had always been, I just so happened to want to be a woman. One of the reasons people freak out is because they feel like they're losing a close friend. Just be patient/rational, and re-enforce that you're still you.

[M200InTeRvEnTiOnPro]

I don't know what to do, I told my best friend 2 days ago and she was really accepting and wants me to come out to my parents, I know they will not accept me... I'm not gay but I've known for sure for 5-6 years that I want to be a girl. Help would be greatly appreciated :,(

[xAceOfSpades55x]

Thank you for sharing this. You are a really brave person considering the things you've done. This video I'm sure has helped out a lot of people.

[xWildxChildx92x]

Whatt exactly do you say when you tell people? I've used the line "I'm in the process of becoming a woman" and it feels super wierd to say haha well I guess it's awkward regardless of what you say but I'm justt curious. Much love! :)

[modestomouso1234]

I don't even know how I came across this video (just another sleepless night lurking YT), but I'm glad I did. You're a tremendously brave person to have done what you have done and to have put up with the negativity you encountered with such a positive attitude. It's really a shame that your family hasn't embraced you're decision, but like you said, it's important to stay true to yourself. I wish you all the luck in the world!

[Chris188228]

I honestly don't think you need FFS. You have a very beautiful face already. I'd kill to have your face!

[andrew83gq]

This video made me laugh and cry. I think you're my new favorite person on Youtube.

[1C9J9S5]

6:10 is that metallica i hear in the backround?

[johannaN271]

Thank you so much. Listening to you I can feel the weight fall away.

[WheedWhack3R]

I am starting my transition too only 30 miles up I 80 from you. LOL What a small world we live in. I respect your courage it has helped me too.;p