Today, I'm a closeted trans man, and I feel terrible every time my family calls me "she" or "girl". Help me, I don't know how to come out. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, my entire family thinks I'm a lesbian. I'm straight. I'm embarrassed and don't know how to tell them that I've been single for so long because I can't get a guy. FML
Today, I came out of the closet. Now whenever I'm getting ready to go somewhere with my dad he says, "Lesgo, lesbo." FML
Today, I'm dating a trans girl, who is also my best friend. She confessed to me long ago that she was born male, and that wasn't a big deal to me. The problem is that my family is constantly harassing her, because I should have been "with a real girl instead of a monster with severed genitals." FML
Today, I told my friends I had been hiding something that I wanted to come clean on. My one friend responds by saying, "FINALLY you come out of the closet. It's about time." I'm not gay. I was just going to tell them my parents were getting a divorce. FML
Today, after being out of the closet for over three years, I learned that some of my friends still don't believe me that I am really a lesbian. They still think I made the whole thing up because I can't get a man. FML
Today, I finally came out to my family as a lesbian. My grandma then told me I'm just going through a phase because I finally realized I'm not pretty or skinny enough to get a man. FML
Today, I came out to my therapist as gay. Claiming that my parents "can't be that homophobic", my therapist outed me to them. They kicked me out of the house. FML
Today, I came out to my parents. My mom and dad think that I'm lying, just so I could "fit in" with everyone else. FML
Today, I came out to my parents as lesbian. Surprisingly, they were OK with it… just as long as I still marry a dude, give them grandbabies, and keep the whole lesbian thing a deep, dark, shameful secret that we never talk about again. FML
Today, while I was out to eat, I was approached by the restaurant manager. He told me that while he respected my personal choices, his patrons didn't feel comfortable with someone who used to be a man using the women's restroom. He thought I was a transsexual. I am a naturally-born female. FML
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gaah! 6
First of all, do you feel like you would be safe if you come out? Will you have the support you need or do you need to talk to some more supportive people in your life? When I came out, I planned it to happen right before something fun and affirming so even if it went bad, I had something I could go to.
IHaveThePower 18
Hey, fellow FTM! Two options: 1. Put on a fireworks show\dance number that ends with you whipping a fake wig off to reveal a sensible masculine haircut and jazzy male 80's rocker look; 2. Sit down with your family and say 'hey, I know this is a surprise, but I'm a guy', and see where the chips fall. Do not do either of these until you are very sure you can afford housing on your own.
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gaah! 6
First of all, do you feel like you would be safe if you come out? Will you have the support you need or do you need to talk to some more supportive people in your life? When I came out, I planned it to happen right before something fun and affirming so even if it went bad, I had something I could go to.
RichardPencil 32
Whip out your dick! That'll do it.
IHaveThePower 18
Hey, fellow FTM! Two options: 1. Put on a fireworks show\dance number that ends with you whipping a fake wig off to reveal a sensible masculine haircut and jazzy male 80's rocker look; 2. Sit down with your family and say 'hey, I know this is a surprise, but I'm a guy', and see where the chips fall. Do not do either of these until you are very sure you can afford housing on your own.
DLBL 23
Will your life be better if you come out?