This past weekend I went to Arizona to visit with my family. I decided that this time I would meet with them as myself...just me and not try to wear various clothes to accommodate them. Normally, I went kinda boyish, but not this time.
Surprisingly, my parents were fine with it. Our relationship got many times better over the weekend and it was another fun time with them. I hadn't seen them since Novemeber of 2006, so there were lots of physical changes, and yet they saw and respected me for who I am.
I am so fortunate and the fact that my transition has been so much longer than normal has probably played a part in this. They understand it's not a passing phase after 5-6 years. It was so good to relate with them and not feel like either them or me was walking on eggshells.
I really look forward to getting to see them again and in fact they are planning some sort of 40th wedding anniversary get together sometime next year. It's bound to be an amazing time!
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Colleeny, I am SO proud of you. I hope you realize that the reason for all this success with your parents is due completely to your own commitment and patience. You stood your ground in the face of every bit of every roadblock and criticism. You showed your parents that you are a person who made a difficult and meaningful decision- and they must respect you for it. Colleen is not going away. They had a choice to either accept it or go another two years without their child. They made the right choice.
I love you and I'm just in awe. You are so wonderful and should be so proud!
Congrats, I am very happy to read that things are going better.
I think many of us face the "Is she serious about this" hurdle.
have a great holiday season.
Hugs,
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