[Heather-H]

Hi Denita,
I had the opportunity last Saturday night to speak to my brother in confidence. I felt it was necessary as he and our wives are going on holiday shortly and my change in physique will be very obvious to him especially when we go swimming together. I was not sure what reaction to expect but took yours and Clara's advice to be prepared.

He was very calm and far less emotional than expected. He did say my revelations were a shock as he had no idea that I had suffered in silence all these years. He asked some very pertinent questions and I in turn answered with complete honesty. The person I most fear knowing is his wife, she has a very bigoted view of most things especially with a subject such as this. I asked my brother to let me find the right time to approach the subject with her at a more opportune moment.

My brother immediately poured me a large bourbon and we proceeded to play a few games of Cribbage. So all went well (so far anyway)

Than you again Denita, you have been a great inspiration.

Heather X

Hi Heather,

Oh Heather I am so pleased for you! That is brilliant news. It's great that you got to have a proper talk with your brother in confidence.

Really good idea asking your brother for help in finding the most opportune moment to talk to your sister-in-law.

I agree with how Clara so elegantly said it in her post.

It's another step in the right direction for you. I wouldn't worry too much about your sister-in-law either. Even outwardly bigoted people take pause when one of their own turns out to be one of the ill-spoken of class. You can't allow her to be at the throttle of your transgender starship. Your brother's acceptance will counterbalance any initial negative reaction from his wife.

I don't know if you've seen it but I posted a thread on UK Transgender Support.
It's basically a list of national and local support groups.
http://breastnexus.com/showthread.php?tid=21539

I am researching UK Transgender Events at the moment. Hopefully will post a thread by the weekend.



Denita

Denita,
Have I told you lately you are a marvel? Well you are ! That link to a thread you created is absolutely brilliant, I know that there are girls on this forum (Clara, Annie, Sammie, Lotus to name but a few) somehow create such fantastic informative information just like you have done. I am spell bound by you all and I must try to step up to the plate in the future.

I am really and absolutely desperate to mix with my own kindred spirits and you have given me even more reason to do so with your info.

Thank you indeed dear sister, I will pay more attention to Transgender Support in future.

Hugs as always

Heather X