Reply To: How/when to “come out”

[Alexandria (AKA Alex)]

Perhaps I’m unusual? As an only child, and without parents I didn’t have a gender role, sister with dolls, mothers clothes to dress up in so ‘coming out’ wasn’t something I had ever seen as an event. It has been being a woman on the inside without actually knowing I was. I’ve never liked the outside of me and avoid photos or my reflection at all cost. I’ve since found virtually all my friends (99% women) have known all along and are being incredibly supportive. I obviously haven’t or can’t hide it very well.
I’ve always looked feminine and have long hair. Almost all my girlfriends have been bisexual so perhaps I’m the last to know. The penny actually dropped a few months ago…and this is all I want now. With hormones now…I can be the complete me, years ago it wasn’t an option.