"Transitioning" with in laws

A word from our sponsor:

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Well, I just noticed that my mother-in-law blew my phone up while she was drunk last night. If you knew her that's nothing out of the ordinary especially with the meds she's on. It seemed like every message was coming at me for being transgender. It started with a half dozen missed calls then immediately went to the topic of her daughter marrying a transman. She said I was wrong for saying I'm transgender and that it'd be easier to say I was transitioning. Being honest, I'm not someone who found it necessary to get hormones or surgery. I've always been content in my body fine, even living as a man I chose not to have surgery early on. That unfortunately only confused and angered my wife's overly religious family more. I lost track of how many times I was told and screamed at to "make it right" with the Lord. I never thought I was exactly thought I was doing anything particularly wrong especially considering my brother-in-law hid behind me to stay in the closet a bit longer.

Then in average fashion after she came at me for what looked to be over an hour, she gave me a bs apology today. When I directly asked her what her problem was, she acted like nothing was wrong, that was typical. She acts like I don't know that she hates me for who I am. This is after I put my life on hold to be the man of the house (despite two of her sons living with us.) As well as taking care of everything during a medical emergency because I was the only one who didn't freeze. It makes me sad because I have had deep mommy issues and was hoping that she could fill that. Silly me, I know better. I know at the end of the day all I can do is be better for myself and not worry about myself. In a way that's why I moved to the one place in the world I swore I'd never move to.

It's hard learning to be selfish but I'm slowly but surely learning to. Right now, my only resolutions that I can control is continuing with my art and writing as well as discovering music again. I wish everyone the best I just had to admit that took me for a loop.

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Dee Sylvan's picture

We all need to think about changing this narrative. Native Americans understand that we are of 'two spirits' and ascribe a special place for us, not a box for everyone to try to ridicule.

Could it be that the answer to this nations (city, state, country, world) problem lies with a 'two spirited' person?

Whether we present as a woman or a man, we understand both and have a heart that has compassion for all. I recently helped a dear cis-girlfriend through a very complicated courtship with a flame from the past get reunited. She felt comfortable confiding in me her hearts desire, which I'm sure she wouldn't have prior to me transitioning this past summer. And I was able to tell her exactly what he was thinking when she was emotionally strung out wondering if she was doing the right thing. Now the two of them are like teenagers in love and we are a gang of three.

I don't mean to confuse people, but I am looking for a better way to explain myself to people. I personally feel much more at ease presenting as a woman, even though I'm pretty sure everyone I meet knows that I am 'special'.

Like you Quietone, I am learning to 'be selfish' and put myself first, and it frees me to be open and honest with others. I feel like a new woman. I wish you the best. :DD

DeeDee