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I came out at work today. Some of my coworkers have been pretty congratulatory, but the rest have been kind of awkward/quiet around me.
I have Thursday and Friday off, but starting next week I'll be presenting as myself full time.
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Out at work
Congrats. I know it can be scary. I have been out at my work the last few years although I have not "officially" transitioned. My state will not recognize me as female on any documentation unless I have undergone GRS. At 65 I don't care to risk that and truthfully don't want it. I am happy with B+/C- breasts and my original plumbing.
I am lucky that I work for a liberal state agency that prohibits any discrimination due to gender identity. Not everyone has that safety net.
Congratulations!
Such courage! Wishing you strength to carry on and the patience to give some time to those who need to adjust.
Keleigh
Wishing You Courage.
I came out when I was on this site. The first few years were filled with ridicule and pain. I think I lost all my friends. Only one relative has come back, and she thinks I am gay, though I'm not sexually active; why bother at my age? I did get SRS and have very nice breasts that even a doctor thought were implants. Never did get the plastic surgery I wanted, and I still shave almost every day. Covid and metabolism have helped me to maintain a close to feminine weight, though it is doubtful that I'll ever develop hips. Treated Scoliosis has kept my back very straight, though it now seems that there is curvature between my shoulder blades. If you can avoid furrowing your brows, it may help with your facial appearance. Blessings.
Gwen
Congrats
That's a big step, I was nervous as hell when I did it. I'm glad to hear that you have at least some coworkers who seem to be okay with it. Best of luck going forward with this, and being able to be yourself, Daniela.
*big hugs*
Amethyst
Don't take me too seriously. I'm just kitten around. :3
That’s an enormous step……..
I hope it works out better for you than it did for me.
In the long run, it has worked out well - but it took me five years and three different companies to get to where I am now. The company I worked for when I came out (Ollie’s) talked a good story about supporting me, but too many people - including my boss, the VP of Supply Chain - were opposed to my being there. They eventually made life hell for me and I left.
I thought things would be better at my next employer as I was already full time when I started working for them, and they made a big deal of their LGBT policies. But it seems they didn’t really extend beyond the LGB part of the group, not to mention the fact that I was saddled with an HR rep who didn’t seem to be able to speak to me without mis-gendering me. Apparently she simply couldn’t “remember” that the proper gender is female. When I filed a complaint about her they decided to ignore it and began a campaign to get one of my employees to complain about me - a fact I found out about because two of them came to me about it. So I decided it was time to look again.
That was probably the best move I ever made.
It took me five years, but I am in a good place now. Hopefully it won’t take you five years to find your place in life.
D. Eden
Dum Vivimus, Vivamus
I am fortunate. I'm federally
Thank you!
I am fortunate. I'm federally employed and the agency I work for has a LGBTQ Program Manager I was able to work with to come out. I have more protections than most Americans in the work place and there are already several other trans folk working in my building. When I start using the women's room next week, I may get some push back, but I have management behind me.
Have delightfully devious day,
Congrats and hugs and all best wishes
Good on you for taking the big step. I hope it goes well and things fall into place.
- io
Congratulations!
I'm very happy for you, I know how satisfying and terrifying that is, all at the same time. I hope all goes well for you.
Thank you all!
Thanks all!
It's good feeling being out. It's like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders. I am a bit anxious about what lies ahead, but I will endure.
Have delightfully devious day,