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When to come out in college?

Discussion in 'Coming Out Advice' started by Natesinferno, Aug 18, 2016.

  1. Natesinferno

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    I only realized that I am a transmasculine man two weeks ago. I came out to my friends and family and they are supportive. I still dress and appear super feminine just because I haven't had time to explore my gender expression. Thing is, I am a week from starting college and the idea of starting in a completely new community as a trans man sounds so good. My issue is that I know I will be misgendered and people will have a harder time seeing me as a man. I'm pretty sure I won't pass until I have top surgery, which is not happening any time soon. (I have very little dysphoria, but that may change once I start expressing as male and don't pass.)

    Would it be better to wait until I am expressing the same as I feel or just be fully out to begin with and run risk of constant confusion? (My school is super lgbt friendly.)

    Also is there anyone who has had a similar experience who can share some wisdom?