- Why Bother Coming Out?
Essay examining the pros and cons of coming out as transgendered or transvestite, discussing when, how, and with whom to talk about your transgender identity.
www.firelily.com/gender/gianna/why.come.out.html
- Telling Parents
Article about how and when to talk to your parents about being transgender, transsexual, or transvestite.
www.firelily.com/gender/gianna/parents.html
- Outpath Coming Out Archives
Personal stories from gay, lesbian, and transgendered individuals coming out to friends and family about their sexual and gender identities. Read a story from a person coming out, see reactions from their friends and family, or add your own story to the collection.
www.outpath.com
- Talking With Your Children about Gender Identity Issues
Guide for parents who want to discuss their transgender or transsexual identity with their children.
www.firelily.com/gender/gianna/children.html
- Transsexual Road Map: Coming Out to Parents
Telling parents that you are transgender can be a difficult conversation. This article discusses reasons why parents might react negatively, and how you can help them understand.
www.tsroadmap.com/early/comeout.html
- Work Transition For Transsexual Women
Advice for transgender workers on how to protect your career before, during, and after a medical transition.
www.tsroadmap.com/reality/jobtrans.html
- Coming Out: The Voice of the Young Transgendered
Collection of coming out stories and personal memories from transgendered youth, as well as teens' own explanations of what transgenderism is and how friends and family can be supportive.
www.mermaids.freeuk.com/toc4a.html
- Early Transition: Coming Out Tips
Advice for transgendered youth about how to talk about being transgender with your parents, with recommendations for movies and books that illustrate the transgender experience.
www.tsroadmap.com/early/comeouttips.html
- Allisons TG Articles: Coming Out to Family and Friends
An example of a transgendered person's coming out letter to family and friends, explaining what it means to be transgendered or transsexual, what to expect from the transition, and answers to common questions.
www.allison4456.com/Coming_Out_To_Family_and_Friends
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