I'm not quite sure where to start around here so I guess I'll just intoduce myself I go by Nic, and I identify as agender; I'm still questioning my gender but this is what I'm comfortable with right now. They/them or he/him pronouns are both fine with me I'm not technically out as bi, but I'm open about my orientation whenever it comes up. However, I am completely closeted as trans except to two people very close to me, and I still don't feel completely comfortable talking to them about my identity :/ I decided to get on this site because I'm hoping to gain more confidence and pride in myself and who I am as a gay and trans person. I'd really like to work towards socially transitioning and coming out; it's a big hurdle for me to tackle. I'm intimidated by the difficulties coming out will pose, but I'm so glad to have found a place like this where I can be myself without fear and feel supported . I'm a bit shy but I love meeting people so feel free to drop me a message anytime ! :smilewave
Hi Nic. Nice to meet you! It's normal to question so don't worry. This is a great place for that kind of stuff. Welcome to EC.
Hello ~actualdust. When you say your trans, do I take it you strongly want to make the change but haven't yet, or you have already? I think even for me, with the relatively supportive nuclear family I have around me now, its going to be complicated fully coming out. When I finally do it publicly, I know my extended family isn't going to like it at all, even if they may already suspect something (I wouldn't be surprised if they did). Even then, though, my interests also involve cross-dressing, which will likely be more complicated to fully embrace and make known that I partake in. Because with most people who practice drag, it seems to be part of a sub-culture focused on modeling, performance, and generally showing off, whereas I only want to do it for personal enjoyment and the occasional party or social function. But to be out there in the open, where drag is just a small part of my persona rather than all of it, it seems that's actually harder for the average person to accept than your typical drag queen. In whatever case, I want to help boost people's confidence just as much as I'd like help boosting mine. So I am here for you should you need any advice.
Welcome to EC! I joined for similar reasons as you, have only been a member for less than a week, but already am feeling a lot better about my sexuality already. I hope it helps you the way it has me
I haven't transitioned but I plan to get top surgery as soon as I'm legally able, I'm apprehensive about hormones as I feel very androgynous but I identify as trans regardless. As for the social transition, I'm not out as trans to anyone exept my dad and my best friend. i've tried cutting my hair and wearing binders, mostly for my personal comfort but also to help me try to pass, but I still am seen as female by pretty much everyone :/ Thank you for your comment and question! I can't really offer you advice since I have hardly any experience with coming out, but I wish you the best of luck! :icon_bigg
