With A Little Help From Friends

I have now opened up to 5 people about myself. 

The first one was my best friend from High School.  Surprisingly he kind of already knew.  Nothing changed in our friendship.  He accepts me for who I am.

The second was a female friend from High School who I had lost touch with for about 10 years, but started talking to again.  She has always been a very open accepting person so I felt I could trust her with my secret.  She was also accepting and very supportive.  We have talked openly about my gender identity issues.  She is the one who convinced me to start writing.  At first I only wrote on Live Journal for her to see.  I did not share with anyone else.  I was too scared.  But over the past few months, I have gotten a little more comfortable with myself and decided to write this blog.  She has given me the strength to share my story as it happens.  I know I am not alone in my desires to become a woman.  So I want to add my voice.  I also want other people to know that they are not alone.  I owe so much to her.  Without her I would either be lost or worse have ended things because of fear.

The third was another female friend from High School.  The second friend actually told her about me per my request.  I was surprised she also accepted me.  She said she didn't care if I wanted to be woman or paint myself green.  She loves me no matter what.

The fourth was a friend of the second.  This person is going through a similar situation just the opposite gender.  He is actually going through the whole process.  He recently just had chest surgery.  I am so amazed at his strength to follow through.  It give me hope.  He is very supportive of me and willing to help me cope with myself and answer any questions I may have dealing with society and family.  I am honored to have connected with him.

The fifth person is the most recent.  I opened up to him in the past couple of days.  He was a friend I had when I worked in the theatre business.  I have always looked up to him and respected him.  He was my saving grace when we worked together as I was so far from home and he made me feel like family.  I am so happy to have his support and acceptance.

With each person I open up to, I just want to cry.  Not for sadness, but happiness that I have such accepting, loving and supportive friends.  I feel so lucky to have them in my life.  I am so blessed.