Ah the kids

My sister has three children 14 year old twins (B&G) and a 12 year old girl. The last few years of high school they lived with my parents and I. We are very close. So after talking to my sis last week, Jamie and I had dinner with them tonight and I told them about my plans and my gender status.

I was a bit nervous I will admit. I have never told anyone that is not an adult before this. It was unclear how much preexisting information they had, and how they would react differently than adults. They took the news in stride, asked a few questions, and we had a few laughs.

I was bad. I started by telling them about how people are different, and talked a bit about genetic variation and birth defects. I paused and said, "I only have three months to live!" My nephew broke the plastic fork he was holding. We all laughed hard. It lightened the mood and I when on to explain transition, and what to expect. Then we ate pie, and played some card games.

The most common question from anyone I tell has always been, and was again tonight, about whether or not Jamie and I will stay together. Jamie is a straight woman, but when we talk it is clear that what she loves about me is a lot more than my sexy male exterior. Love is a deep and complex thing, and love goes more than skin deep. I hope I give no impression that my transition is no big deal, but love isn't always easy. Hell, life is not always easy, but you know that.

Today was a pretty good day overall, until next time
Alex