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Glimmer of Hope

  • 12-07-2010 12:15am
    #1
    L.Jenkins
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,242 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    Tonight my mum decided to have a root around the room when I was at work because a cat got in. She found condoms needless to say and I was embarressed when she asked me about it. She basically questioned my sexuality in a way that wasn't awkward but took me by suprise.

    I'm a trans person. M to F but not transitioning yet and with that question that was put to me, I could have told her I was bisexual, but I chose not to because in my case I feel outing myself as transgender would be enough. I feel relief, but at the same time, am I reading too much into a harmless question?


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  • #2
    deirdre_dub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,229 ✭✭✭deirdre_dub


    ItsThatManAgain wrote: »
    Tonight my mum decided to have a root around the room when I was at work because a cat got in. She found condoms needless to say and I was embarressed when she asked me about it. She basically questioned my sexuality in a way that wasn't awkward but took me by suprise.

    I'm a trans person. M to F but not transitioning yet and with that question that was put to me, I could have told her I was bisexual, but I chose not to because in my case I feel outing myself as transgender would be enough. I feel relief, but at the same time, am I reading too much into a harmless question?
    Not sure what question you are asking. What is it that you are reading into the question she asked you?

    Are you wondering if she has figured out that you are trans? Unless you've been acting in a feminine manner, I doubt it. Even if you have been acting in a feminine manner, her first thought would probably be that you are gay. She would probably need to catch you in female clothes before she might start questioning your gender identity.

    From where I am, I think it is a good thing that she felt that she could ask you about your sexuality. Not all parents are that comfortable with the subject of their child's sexuality. So, as you say, it is a hopeful sign.


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