you're FtM ?

No, MtF, I'd have to be born a girl to be FtM
XD

oh okay. you look masculine on the exterior so I thought this was something you already went through, but just didn't talk about.

Whatever you need, just ask and I'll be more than happy to help you come to terms with yourself! It's never too late to transition if that will make you truly happy, and your personal comfort is very important.

I'll do my best to help you transition into a new identity, if that's what you want.

Right now it means a lot to hear that from you, thank you

The world is full of idiots who can't wrap their head around the fact that people are different, and some don't like the body or gender they are. I'll admit, if you've know someone for a long time and they drop something like that on you, it can be a little confusing because you've known them as "x person" for so long. but by the same token, you've known them for so long, and it shouldn't be hard to accept them for who they are and support their choices

When you told me about this I was a little confused, but I immediately accepted you. You're you regardless of what you identify as, and to me that's all that matters. And that's all that still matters, screw anybody who tells you otherwise. As long as you're comfortable bro~

Wow, this is something coming out of left field...I would have never guessed you were trans. And as someone who has known several transgendered friends and was in a relationship with a MtF for the better part of five years, you have my full and undying support in this time of transition. If you need someone to talk to about this, you know how to get to me.

Thanks hon :)

You know how I stand on this with you ;) and I think its great your making it public. I'm always here for you

I don't care what gender you are, what color you are, or your preferences you prefer. I accept you as a friend, nothing less. :)

I always knew that spaghetti would make us friends for life.

I thought it was that sushi you had in one of your art commissions I mentioned a while back. LOL

good news for you, I think your cool based on your personality, just cause you truly feel you are female, doesn't change that. keep being you, stay happy!

I never thought you were transgender. I will still see people how they look, but respect how they feel.
Do what makes you happy. Its not harming anyone. I never figure why men want to be girls considering all the problems women have with their bodies. Maybe its because I have the problems lol.
I always wanted to be a male and figured I was born into the wrong body. i told my mom when I was young she said it was a phase. Since I am stuck in it I do what I do.
Anywhoo enough talking about me but making conversation, since I know you. I am sure your friends will support you. As long as you have yourself and love yourself and comfortable with who you're and have friends that's all that matters.

I was always too nervous to say it up until now because I see people get bullied for being anything but hetero all the time

not in the furry fandom. I rarely see it if it does. For the most part I see the other side getting attention in the fandom.
I think you're going to be fine. There's support here for you it shows.
Are you coming out to your family? I wouldn't recommend doing anything that will make you get disowned or kicked out. It sucks living that life. :/
Or is this a secret thing?

I have a secret life style when I moved out. No one knows in your fam what you do in your personal life then.

They know everything about me except this, I'm not sure how to explain this to them.

personally I would wait till you get your own place. I know friends who got kicked out and had no where to go and disowned. I would be prepared and ask myself how would they really react and is something that you can handle if prepared for the worst. I don't see a problem in waiting to tell them. Is your parents uber conservative? I am hispanic so naturally mine kind of is. If you do just want you to be on the safe side to tell them when its the right time. Unless you're undergoing surgery anytime soon. Like I said just wait till you move out and in a secure place. it is what you want to do, but advising you. I don't want to see bad things happen to you ya know?

My folks are very involved in my life, they see the work I do, want me to persue a career in it, want me to be nearby because our family has been kinda shrinking over the past few years, I guess I just don't want to be more different to them than I already am, despite their support.

well you do what you want. But personally I would wait till you moved out. You know them better them me. You do what would make you happy and comfortable. i am just being cautious in what to do. I wish you the best of luck! tho.
I understand on the different part. I keep a lot from my fam, but I am comfortable with that. If its eating you then do what you gotta or wana do.

Well, on a small update on this, my mom knows, as of today, she really doesn't care, but she had the feeling based on some stuff from when I was much younger, she told me "Don't tell your other folks, cause they won't get it, your dad freaked out over it once when he heard about one his friends going through it, and your grandma won't understand it if she can't accept -so and so- for it".

She thinks it's sad because "for someone to have to wake up each day in a body they don't feel they belong in, I can't imagine how upsetting that is, but at least now things are different, cause people have options now, they can get on the path to becoming who they really are".

well at least she is cool with it .

She's cool with a lot of things XD

you go girl. Be who you are, no matter what kind of discrimination people throw at you!
Don't pull your hair out over it. Or anyone elses. I know that's easier said than done, but you're doing the right thing and handling it nicely so far it seems :)

You are very brave :) Don't let the bullies put you down, you are who you are and that is all that matters in the end of the day! ^_^

Screw the haters.
I don't normally read journals on fa but I had to comment to let olyou know that I support you and I'm glad to see that everyone else does too!
Being yourself is the best thing anyone can be.

Pay no mind to those who can't/won't accept you. They don't matter in the long run. Just know that there are those that fully support you, and if you're ever feeling down or insecure, hit us up <3

Good luck with everything man

No matter what gender you identify as, it doesn't matter to me as long as you're able to feel comfortable in your own skin. We love you for you, Bandit. Regardless of any of these types components of your identity.

I know it's really hard to put yourself out there, but you've got me and all your other friends who are willing to support you in anything you might be going through personally

just know that i may squeeze your boobs, if you get them. :P

jk bro you're cool, dont let others get you down just because you wanna be yourself.

do what you heart desires even though we haven't talked that much I'm still gonna accept who you are no matter what gender you are hell be the best girl you can be and you have my support fully

*snugs and purrs* I'm always here if you need an unbiased ear to talk to, or just a virtual (furry?) shoulder to lean on. :) I know we've never met and you've only ever known me as that wierd little user on here who just listens to and faves music at random, but if there's anything I can do by way of moral support to ease the transition in some way, please don't hesitate to poke at me here, or over on my main acct  kittfur :)