26-10-2016, 03:57 PM
(26-10-2016, 03:32 PM)Katie Wrote: Whilst I can feel myself getting Much stronger now and somewhat Brave, I can`t help but feel that my actions will impact adversely on my kids and their social life, and it makes me feel awefull that my Selfishness will affect them, Not me, it doesn`t matter at all to ME what these parents or kids feel about ME, but it upsets me to know that it could hurt them, esp as they`re so accepting of me.
and I know that Conforming to others expectations all my life is what`s gotten me into this mess in the first place and that transitioning is all about Dropping that being myself, But when it comes to my kids...
*sigh*
I am the same, however my kids are possibly a little older than yours. My eldest is at uni, and has a couple of gay friends. He does not get upset about me, just as long as I am happy. My youngest is only grade 12, and hates me being Jannet. As he is still in school I have promised not to be too open or come out completely.
We have to walk a fine line between our commitments, and wanting to be ourselves.
Its not an easy road, at least I am in a position that I can say to my self " just another year " and I can be me. It sounds like your not that lucky.