Coming Out
Today, I finally came out to everybody. I told my family through the week about how I am a female-to-male transgender man, and today I posted a Facebook status to address everyone else. And today, I was also surprised. Tens of people have liked my status, and a few commented or private messaged me with their support. I have never felt so at home in my body before today because I know that I have finally given myself permission to be me. To finally let everyone know who I really am and who I will become. Today I am inspired. I'm inspired by every trans person I have ever encountered in person or online because I finally understand how much courage and fear there is attached to finally acknowledging who you are. When I told my brother that I was transgender he said to me, "I am so honoured and proud of you for being able to share something so personal with me." It's a hard thing to feel safe or confident enough to say what is really going on with you out loud. It takes mass amounts of bravery and determination to know that you deserve to have that moment. Today I am proud. Today I am brave. Today I am determined. It's the start of a new era for me and I absolutely cannot wait for this journey to unfold.
