how and when?

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    i speak to my mum before work every day, usually talking about weather, or what we're doing today, but this morning she surprised me. im going to my parents for christmas dinner, i think they have booked a table for usall a t one of their local pubs. this morning she asked if i was going to be martin or steph, so she could prepare herself. i have actually thought about this, but out of respect, i think it would be far tooo soon to introduce them, as i know my dad is having a difficult time getting his head around it. the question is, how and when do i introduce them?

     

    ive been wondering this for some time. ive tolda fair few people, but they are mostly people i havent seen for a few years, so should i let them meet "me" next time i see them, or do i give them chance to ask questions first?

     

    i will be the me that they all know this christmas when they see me, but i did remind my mum, that it is something that is going to happen at some point. she is amazing, said where ever and what ever i do, she will be right beside me, holding my hand. i love my mum, and dad, i hope they can accept me as my true self.  as my mum saiys now, im still the same inside,

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  • robin w i would prepare anyone who does not know about your transition, and when they do learn, dress conservatively - don't hit them over the head with a frilly dress!
  • Emma Gee There's no right or wrong Stephie, and you seem to be sensitive to your parents. I think Robin is right too. In my experience, people have strange ideas in their heads about what we might look like ( even if they are supportive). I sometimes feel like...  more