One of the hardest things I've ever had to do...

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One of the hardest things I've ever had to do...

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I never thought it could be so hard just to say a few words. When I was over my mums her boyfriend was in so I needed to get her on her own. I said I needed to go up the shop and she came up with me but we walked up the shop and back again and I just couldn't get the words out :(

I tried and tried and so nearly said it but couldn't then later on I said I'm gonna go now, and she walked up to the bus stop with me. She said she was going to come over Thursday or Friday to see me, so I thought maybe I'll leave it and tell her at my place.

I walked to the bus stop and waited and some women was there so I said to mum, mum can we walk up to the next stop. Mum looked a bit puzzled but said yeah ok.

I said, mum, I've got to tell you something. There was no going back now, I just forced those words out... I felt happy that I hadn't backed out of it. Mum said what? what is it? You've gotta tell me, I said mum firstly I'm not gay and I want to get married one day and have kids etc

Then she said lets go to the park and we went into the park and sat on a bench, the wind was blowing slightly and it just seemed like the right time, the right place and everything.

I just couldn't get any words out, then I had a tear roll down my face and I just said "Mum, I... " I couldn't speak she said, it doesn't matter no matter what it is it wont shock me.

Finally after what seemed like ages of silence, I just said since about the age of 5 I've liked dressing up as a girl and I dont know why. I've tried to stop it, I've pretended it wasn't there but I can’t stop it.

She just said, owww, well thats all right. I thought it was going to be something bad. I just kept asking “you'll still speak to me?” and she said yes of course silly, why wouldn't I?

Then I told her about my sister dressing me up and I asked her what she thought of it. She just said, it's nothing bad, you’re not hurting anyone, I thought you were going to say you were ill or something.

I then asked her if my sister had ever told her that she caught me in her bedroom and she said no, she never knew. Then I asked her if dad ever did it, and she said not that she knew of. I said but he used to go out at Christmas and stuff what did you think of that. She said she was just a taken aback at how different he looked but it didn’t bother her.

We just talked for a while and she said about how she was never as close to my sister as she was to me growing up, and then she said something amazing. She said, “maybe when I come over later in the week you can show me!” I was scared but really excited... I didn't know what to say, I just said I'm embarrassed and she said don’t be silly.

I said I have some photos on me and she said "oww let me see". Finally after a few minutes I handed her 2 photos of me dressed up and she was shocked. She said “oh my goodness, you look so different. Aren't you pretty...” and then she started going that's the sort of dresses I would wear, I’ve got a dress like that lol

I smiled and she just said, “if you had said this was your new girlfriend, I would never have known.” Aren't you pretty she kept saying lol

She then said, I bet you've been beating yourself up over this haven't you, I said yes for years, and she just said you are what you are, if it makes you happy your not hurting anyone.

Then she asked if I had thought about going to any clubs or anything that have loads of cross dressers in and I just said no. I was slightly speechless really because she just wasn't bothered and even wants to see Sophie later this week.

The amazing thing that made me feel so proud was she kept hold of the photos and then said "Can I keep these"... I was so happy, I said yes and she said I'll put it in my special box with all my special photos and I won't tell a sole! She also said she was so happy that I felt like I was able to tell her before anyone else.

I can’t sum up how I feel, but I love my mum more then ever and I am just so relieved that, I not only told her but that, she is totally cool with it. I want to thank all of you; you have all helped to change my life for the better. I am not scared anymore, I am getting set free more and more with everyday and I just feel on top of the world.

((G)) Thank you so much! ((G))

Sophie xx
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Post by Rebecca »

Hi Sophie,

Some posts on this forum are just so special, yours is one of them. I certainly won't be the only person in tears reading it. WOW, so beautiful

I am so happy for you

Love to you and your mum (--)

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Hi Sophie,

Congrats, hon! That's so wonderful!! ..^.. (--)

I'm really happy to hear that your mother was very open and supportive. Reading this really made me smile. I think it's beautiful, and it sounds to me that based on her reaction and curiosity about seeing you as Sophie, that she even wants to get to know her "second daughter". Like many others here I can only wish that my own mother were half as accepting. It was also very sweet of her to adress the fact that it has been bothering you for years. What a wonderful Mom indeed!

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Sophie ,

What a pleasure it is to start my day ( its 6:27 AM Australia E.S.T. ) reading that .
I will go off to work with a warm feeling inside :) :)
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Hey_Sophie
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*EXCELLENT* :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I'll bet your *Mum's* *Very* *Happy* to have a *Lovely* *Daughter* 8) 8) 8)

Now you get to do *Girl* Stuff with Her :roll: :roll: :roll:

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Congratulations, Sophie!

I'm so glad that your mother accepts Sophie.

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Post by Pauline »

Sophie (--)

Ooooh im really really pleased for you ((G)) .. i was in tears reading your post (I hope this post isn't tooo wet) and joyful that your mother is so accepting of who you are.

I am gobsmacked of what to say i'm soo happy for you \:D/

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OMG!!!! :) :) :)

I'm so proud of you!!!! *-* *-*

YOU ARE SO AWESOME!!!! :)
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Sophie,

I am one who cries when most others don't, I have difficulty seeing the screen as I type this, I am so happy for you.
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Hi all,

Sophie,

You have me down in tears...

I so much feel the joy you felt today that it makes my head spin...

I'm so glad you did this...

Maybe, the world itself opens up to you, now, as you open yourself up to it...

Congratulations, Sophie! :) It may have been one of the hardest things you've ever had to do, for sure; maybe that just goes to show how true it is that nothing worthwhile can be had without some effort. Again, bravo! (And can you see the word "brave" in "bravo"?)

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Sohie i looked for your post earlier, I could not find it. I can't tell you how touched I am. I worried about you all day, wondering how it went for you and your mum. I am so happy for you and mum. I wish we all could have a mum like yours. You absolutely did all the right things in telling her. I imagine you feel a burden has left your shoulders, congratulations to you for being so brave and straight forward. You make us all proud, to be so courageous. I don't think any of us could read your post and not have a tear in their eyes. Please let your mum know that she has touched alot of hearts today. I will remember your story until I pass . Thank you for sharing such a peraonal and touching life moment. Thank you and your mum..............Kristen :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
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Post by SophieLawson »

Thank you... I woke up just a minute ago and I still can't believe it, I can't believe she knows! Wahoooo lol

8) When she comes over on Friday I'm gonna ask her if we can go shopping next week :) Walking around a girls clothes shop to buy myself some clothes! :shock: Now that's too exciting lol I'm gonna withdraw all my saved up money and go crazyyyy lol

Sophie xx
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SophieLawson wrote:Thank you... I woke up just a minute ago and I still can't believe it, I can't believe she knows! Wahoooo lol

8) When she comes over on Friday I'm gonna ask her if we can go shopping next week :) Walking around a girls clothes shop to buy myself some clothes! :shock: Now that's too exciting lol I'm gonna withdraw all my saved up money and go crazyyyy lol

Sophie xx
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Awwww Sophie!!!!! I'm so happy for you, I just can't tell you how much!!!!!! Way to go girl, way to go!!!!!!!!1 =D> =D> ``5 (--)
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Sophie ,, Shop , shop , shop , til you drop. shop,shop,shop,til you drop. ....... What better way to celebrate your life, then with your mum, buying clothes for you , buying clother for her. shop,shop,shop, Til you Drop. This is so cool !!!!!! I am so happy for you.....shop.shop,shop, til you drop. You will have to tell us all about your shopping , shopping and shopping!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Life is good, it is!!!!!!!! shop, shop shop til you run out money.....Kristen
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