Advice
redPapaya3393
May 25th
Hey all new here and new to being trans. I’m 30 M2’s yes I know a bit older though I’ve always caught myself saying I wish I was a girl when younger to now saying wishing I was a woman and I finally came to terms with being her all along. I’ve told my close friends who are accepting thankfully. However I was looking for some advice. I still live with family being vision impaired and they don’t have the best views for political reasons so honestly I would rather not tell them tbh. So I’m looking for advice really.
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tallOcean5317
May 27th
@redPapaya3393 ok so with your family members try to be your self but try not to be to obvious with them if they wouldn't expect you
Aayla
May 27th
@redPapaya3393 don't worry about figuring it out later in life than others, we all have our own times and the right moment to come to terms with yourself is the moment that feels right to you. And, well, considering what kind of society we live in, it's already a big win to even come to terms and embrace your identity at all!
It's great that you have supportive friends. Stay close to them and don't hesitate to share whatever you're feeling with them. Sometimes when we're going through something tough we might feel like we're a burden to our friends, but we're not, it's really what they're there for! And I'm sure you'd do the same for them.
As for your family, it's ok to be wait to come out when you're ready, especially if you believe they might not take it well. If hiding becomes too much and you feel like you really need to let it out, you can do so, but make sure to have a backup plan if things go wrong. Some people prefer to wait until they're totally or at least partially independt from their family, but it might take quite some time, so it's up to you to weigh safety against freedom and decide what you need most right now.
Remember you're not alone. Don't let anyone make you think you deserve anything less than love and acceptance. I wish you all the best!