So growing up I didn't really have any grandparents because my dads folks died before I was born, my mom's dad died when I was very young, and my mom's mom lives in florida and I've only seen her a few times in my life. My step-dad's parents have kind of been my surrogate grandparents for the last 15 years. At my moms yesterday I knew they would be coming for dinner and I was super super nervous about it. They are in their 80s and the wife especially is a staunch Christian. Anyways, they walked in the house and I was sitting in the kitchen. I was shaking I was so nervous. The wife said a quick hi to me but I think she was kinda blown back a little bit. Then the husband stepped up on a walker and saw me and I said hi and he was like "so Miss, what should I call you now?" I said Tristen and he was like "well it's good to see you miss tristen! happy thanksgiving!" and he gave me a hug. I was floored and obviously extremely relieved. Then we were sitting in the kitchen talking and stuff and suddenly he was like "Well I gotta say something about this whole change of yours" and I was scared he was going to say something possibly negative. He goes "I think you are a very pretty young woman!" I just busted up laughing and was like "oh my god I love you so much" and then when my brother was talking about shaving his face or something the husband said "you got a beautiful girl living with you!" Suffice it to say I could not have been happier ever ever. He used feminine pronouns the whole time and hugged me when I was leaving. As I was leaving his wife hugged me and said "I hope you find happiness in your new life." At my dads we all just hung out and talked and had a really good time. My dad posted on facebook and texted us that he thinks it was the happiest thanksgiving he has ever had. Anyways, I just wanted to share this with everyone. A year ago I wanted to kill myself. I cannot believe how incredibly blessed I am. Thank god, thank buddha, thank heaven, I don't know who to thank I am just so so so happy. Love you all <3 -Tristen
Thats amazing congratulations im so happy for you I wish I could jump through the computer and hug you
I am soooo happy to hear this! It's funny, but as people get into their sunset years, they often develop much more openness, understanding, and tolerance. I hear this theme repeated over and over, and I'm so glad it was true in your case. You've been through a lot, and you're coming out on top. I'm really happy to hear that things are going so well for you!
Holy cow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What courage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm really envious of you, I wish I had that kind of courage! And when he said I almost cried!!! You inspire me to come out as well (well, I'm not ready yet, but I hope I'll be soon) to my family. Congratulations(*hug*)(*hug*)(*hug*)(*hug*)(*hug*)(*hug*)(*hug*)
That's awesome! Congrats on an amazing Thanksgiving May there be many, many more happy ones with your newfound grandparents in the future.
