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vercetti2021

(10,403 posts)
Wed Jul 15, 2020, 08:34 PM Jul 2020

Huge breakthrough for me

So...as many here know I've posted numerous times about my mental health for about a year or so. But last month I added gender dysphoria to my on going list of issues. But I've come to realize what I believe is causing my depression for so many years. I kept myself in huge denial about who I am deep down.

So I've talked about how my feminine side was more stronger than my masculine side. Well talking to friends and family they told me they've know for many years I have been much more feminine and I agree. I don't believe I'll ever be masculine. I'm much more into female life. So on top of that as a child and teenager. I always had thoughts about being a female and well I've come stop denying that everything I denied was just a phase.

No I firmly believe i was never meant to be a man. So starting next year. I'm going to start transition therapy. I want to be happy with who I am and who I'm meant to be. It's so scary but exciting to finally stop denying myself happiness.

Just wanted everyone that has talked to me and has cared about me to know. Love you all

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Huge breakthrough for me (Original Post) vercetti2021 Jul 2020 OP
That is just wonderful news, my dear vercetti2021! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2020 #1
I think I hurt my mom the most vercetti2021 Jul 2020 #13
Good for you! Tribalceltic Jul 2020 #2
Bless you on your new path forward..... chillfactor Jul 2020 #3
Love you, thanks for sharing, elleng Jul 2020 #4
How wonderful! Congratulations on your breakthrough!💕 MLAA Jul 2020 #5
Do whatever is best for you and makes you happy. blueinredohio Jul 2020 #6
Wow that is wonderful! RGinNJ Jul 2020 #7
Stay strong and stay encouraged. Wishing you all the best on your exciting, new journey. ❤ nt littlemissmartypants Jul 2020 #8
You sound very much like a friend who has transitioned. JohnnyLib2 Jul 2020 #9
Thank you vercetti2021 Jul 2020 #12
The friend was older and parent had died. JohnnyLib2 Jul 2020 #15
That's good vercetti2021 Jul 2020 #16
Blessings to you for a calm journey! fierywoman Jul 2020 #10
May you reach your goal and love being you. Wishing you great joy ahead. 42bambi Jul 2020 #11
Above all, to thine own self be true. better Jul 2020 #14

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,301 posts)
1. That is just wonderful news, my dear vercetti2021!
Wed Jul 15, 2020, 08:50 PM
Jul 2020

I wish you a smooth path as you transition to who you're meant to be. I'm sure it's scary but change in any form is.

I want you to be happy! And that is more important than any other aspect of your life.



chillfactor

(7,694 posts)
3. Bless you on your new path forward.....
Wed Jul 15, 2020, 08:55 PM
Jul 2020

it takes a great deal of courage to become the new person you are inside. My prayers will accompany you all the way through your journey!

JohnnyLib2

(11,232 posts)
9. You sound very much like a friend who has transitioned.
Wed Jul 15, 2020, 09:21 PM
Jul 2020

That was a few years back and she is very happy currently. She has always talked about the realization and the decision just like you are.

Congratulations and all kinds of good wishes for the future you want!

vercetti2021

(10,403 posts)
12. Thank you
Wed Jul 15, 2020, 09:57 PM
Jul 2020

Did she have trouble with her parents? My mom is accepting but shes having the hardest time right now. My dad...yeah I doubt I'll tell him. He'll more than likely disown me

JohnnyLib2

(11,232 posts)
15. The friend was older and parent had died.
Thu Jul 16, 2020, 04:19 PM
Jul 2020


There was trouble with former associates and church members, but she has stayed steady and changed at least a few minds. I think it was important that at least a few spoke up for her.

We also know some a grandparent-aged couple who had a child transition and are wholly supportive, as is a sibling. Heartwarming!

better

(884 posts)
14. Above all, to thine own self be true.
Thu Jul 16, 2020, 01:50 PM
Jul 2020

Glad to hear of you following your heart. There will be haters and detractors, ignore them.
You are the only one who gets any say, and those most worth having in your life will support you unconditionally.

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