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Coming Out of the closet
" I remember that time very clearly. I sat quietly on the sofa - my fingers entwined together, my back straight and my and my breath calm. The only thing that was offset and erratic was my quick beating heart in my chest. I sat there, dressed in my lime green over shirt, my long sleeve purple silk shirt, my lucky red skirt and black stockings. My favorite Pride bracelet was resting on my wrist and my blue earring upon my right ear. I wore my favorite perfume for the special occasion: Vanilla Mist. Smelling it calms my nerves and makes me smile. Behind me was a wall filled with photographs from my past. My family loved to keep a photographic history of my past mounted on the living room wall. It ranged from when I was a pup, to my first day at school, to my participation at the marathon, my high school prom, to my graduation from college. Hopefully, my legacy wall will continue to have pictures of my continuing future. But that, I don't know if that would happen.
Infront of me were my parents, both sitting in separate chairs, looking at my direction as their minds tried to process the information I just told them. Their faces, even their body language, were a mixture of puzzlement, confusion, anger and sadness. The images behind me were me when I was young and male. Now, I sit here before my parents, reveling my true self to them for the first time: I am a female inside a male's body and I'm now coming out. My breasts and figure were thanks to my hormone medication. My antlers were still on my head, almost like a big lettered sign saying I'm a male, but I didn't want to go far into surgery without telling my parents about myself and who I am.
I sat there as I presented to them what I really am. I spoke what I thought about myself, what I feel comfortable as, and how it never changes the fact that Im still their child. I'm no longer their son, but now their daughter. I said everything clearly, reciting the speech I spent months writing while hiding my real self from them. I sat there, awaiting their reply. Positive or negative. My mind was open to both. It would never change who I am. This is who I am.
I had to get through one of the biggest obstacles and decision in my life: to confront my parents about my change. I never regretted it and I still smile for gathering the courage to do it. I knew that, if I did fall, my friends would be there to catch me in the absence of my parents. "story and art © 2011 Alex Cockburn
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when my parents found out due to my brother telling them they laughed at me and they have treated me differently since they keep "forgetting" just so they can make a joke about it or get angry at me for it i am trying to get onto my hormone therapy but thanks to them it may be impossible for now for me my confession was a horror story that wont end but soon i will have my true body and they cant stop me
I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for posting this. I know it isn't the first time you've touched on the subject, and every time you do it brings a bit of a tear to my eye. It just hits so close to home, with the fear and the hope that you feel, and the relief at finally being able to let the world know who you are. I haven't begun to transition, myself. I don't know anyone I can talk to, and I don't have any sort of insurance anyway. But I did talk to my family about it, and it was one of the most frightening things I've ever done. I don't know if I could ever have done it without the support of my friends, and all the wonderful people I've met in this community. It's hard, sometimes, but what you wrote for this picture reminded me again how worthwhile it is.
Sorry to get emotional on you. It's just kind of rare to find anyone who understands, on any level, even in a community like this fandom.
Sorry to get emotional on you. It's just kind of rare to find anyone who understands, on any level, even in a community like this fandom.
Thank you. It's very kind of you to offer. I don't mean to sound like I'm completely lost. I do have some friends who are willing to listen, but I only know one other trans person well enough to feel like I can ask her to take the time to talk to me, and she hasn't transitioned, either. I hate to imposed myself on strangers, but if you know of some groups or people who might be willing to help, I would really appreciate it.
http://www.susans.org/forums/index.php
http://forums.transe-generation.com.....ex.php?act=idx
Both good forums for support and information and general all about sharing. Also both contain many great links for help and support and information. Ms Tsu works with a lovely organization too if you happen to live in the UK and can stop in. : )
http://forums.transe-generation.com.....ex.php?act=idx
Both good forums for support and information and general all about sharing. Also both contain many great links for help and support and information. Ms Tsu works with a lovely organization too if you happen to live in the UK and can stop in. : )
You're definitely not alone, hun :3 *hugs* I still get watery-eyed seeing any of the story/picture posts by Alex. It really hits home when you know the feelings he talks about personally.
If you need to talk, I'll happily listen as well :3 I'm MtF, myself, and have already had the displeasure of "the talk", so the worst parts are past experience for me, so I can at least try to help out in any way I can ^ ^ All the ways to get a hold of me are on my page ^^
If you need to talk, I'll happily listen as well :3 I'm MtF, myself, and have already had the displeasure of "the talk", so the worst parts are past experience for me, so I can at least try to help out in any way I can ^ ^ All the ways to get a hold of me are on my page ^^
I came out to my family over two years ago as gay, but that "label" never really fit who I am. It didn't feel right. I married the most wonderful guy in the world this past June and in the last month came out him as trans. He's been soo supportive and amazing about it. I'm still discovering more about myself and not rushing into things but I think that someday this may happen to me. I know that many others who go through this process go through it alone and so I feel very lucky that I have him. I am the only (biological) boy in my family with two sisters.. so I'm not sure how my parents will react but I'm hoping for the best. I feared the worst when I came out to them as gay because of all the stories I had heard about kids getting tossed out on their asses, but those fears were unfounded. It seems you only ever hear about the bad experiences.
This picture/story and the others that you do are amazing and damn near make me cry. Thank you. :3
This picture/story and the others that you do are amazing and damn near make me cry. Thank you. :3
I have lived through this scenario before. I'm a trans girl, and have been full time for a couple of years, now. There WAS a major falling out with my parents when i came out to them, and I DID have to fall back on my friends who knew about me for their love and support. But I'm on speaking conditions with both of my parents, and nowadays, my mom fully acknowledges me for who I am. So, it can turn out okay. Just persevere.
Thank you, Akira. Please feel free to message me anytime if you'd like. I'm pretty easy to talk to.
And don't worry about me. I've been full-time for quite awhile, now. I originally came out about three years ago, so all of that is said and done. My mother and I understand each other and probably get along even better than ever now, and I'm in a relationship and with people that love and protect me, so I'm doing okay. =)
And don't worry about me. I've been full-time for quite awhile, now. I originally came out about three years ago, so all of that is said and done. My mother and I understand each other and probably get along even better than ever now, and I'm in a relationship and with people that love and protect me, so I'm doing okay. =)
I'm so glad to hear! :)
I'm the same with my mom. I came out as bi to her and now were closer than ever.
It might've been easier for her, especially since I'm a guy and I still have a girlfriend (whom I care deeply about), but I admire people who can overcome their fear and do things like that.
*hug* ^-^
Ive never actually spoken to a TG about their story before, I've read about it, but nothing more
It's nice to know that there are so many brave and strong people out there.
I'm the same with my mom. I came out as bi to her and now were closer than ever.
It might've been easier for her, especially since I'm a guy and I still have a girlfriend (whom I care deeply about), but I admire people who can overcome their fear and do things like that.
*hug* ^-^
Ive never actually spoken to a TG about their story before, I've read about it, but nothing more
It's nice to know that there are so many brave and strong people out there.
wonderful artwork and story
I love her strength to accept both ways and think had done more planning like her... actually I just run headless to my parents and told them, that I'm her daughter from now on... wich results in lots of crying for the next days, as both I wasn't as strong as I thought and my parents not that supprtortive I could have wished.
We talk at phone now, they accepting who I am, but it is still hard and I don't know if I really want to visit them on christmas..
but to go back on your image, really thank you for that *hug* it's a wonderful peace of art
I love her strength to accept both ways and think had done more planning like her... actually I just run headless to my parents and told them, that I'm her daughter from now on... wich results in lots of crying for the next days, as both I wasn't as strong as I thought and my parents not that supprtortive I could have wished.
We talk at phone now, they accepting who I am, but it is still hard and I don't know if I really want to visit them on christmas..
but to go back on your image, really thank you for that *hug* it's a wonderful peace of art
Allright, I'm just going to go out and say it, this is, without question, my favorite story that you have ever written. I really can't think of any flaws at the moment.
I can relate to this because I have decided that I wish to become a transgender female in the future.
I also like the fact that we don't know how the parents think about it. It's essentially the decision of the vieweras to what happens next. While the description of the parents' body language is a bit a give-away, that's what most parents would be like if presented with this situation. This is especially interesting cnsidering that this whole story is told in past tense.
One aspect that really impresses me in the main character. She is confident, courageous and resilient. The amount of courage it takes to come out to them in person is far beyond comprehension. I would just tell my parents in a letter.
That seems to be the only issue with this story: I can't really buy the fact that she came out to them in person. That would require a superhuman amount of courage that I couldn't even conprehend. But there are some trans people who do that so it can be excused.
I appreciate this story because it's our decision of what happenes next. It's very open ended and the events already happened as well. One last thing, I like how there are pictures from her past to show how she has changed. The amount of effort you put in this piece is very commendable.
I can relate to this because I have decided that I wish to become a transgender female in the future.
I also like the fact that we don't know how the parents think about it. It's essentially the decision of the vieweras to what happens next. While the description of the parents' body language is a bit a give-away, that's what most parents would be like if presented with this situation. This is especially interesting cnsidering that this whole story is told in past tense.
One aspect that really impresses me in the main character. She is confident, courageous and resilient. The amount of courage it takes to come out to them in person is far beyond comprehension. I would just tell my parents in a letter.
That seems to be the only issue with this story: I can't really buy the fact that she came out to them in person. That would require a superhuman amount of courage that I couldn't even conprehend. But there are some trans people who do that so it can be excused.
I appreciate this story because it's our decision of what happenes next. It's very open ended and the events already happened as well. One last thing, I like how there are pictures from her past to show how she has changed. The amount of effort you put in this piece is very commendable.
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