Therapist started addressing me as she/her in emails, is it time?
Hi hi!
Long time lurker, first time poster. Been on Progesterone and Spironolactone since early March of this year.
I’ve been very nervous to post about my experience thus far, especially publicly, but I just need some advice from people who have more experience.
My mother is getting married in about two months, which for certain other reasons I’m already not thrilled about, and she wants me to walk her down the aisle.
For a little context, my mother and entire family down south are very conservative (shocking right?), so obviously none of them know about my transition, only one of my sisters. So of course I am already nervous about even attending the wedding, but to walk her down the aisle as well is a completely different hurdle.
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Fast forward, addressing the time of this. My therapist had started using She/Her in personal emails, and all of my close friends use my preferred pronouns as well. Which feels amazing! But also makes me think more. When should I start telling more people? My family, my colleagues?
I was originally just going to wait until it became too obvious to avoid, but I’m being shoved into so many uncomfortable situations. And I’m just not sure what to do.
I would love any advice or experiences that might help me with this process. Thank you all in advance!