I have a new article for The Breast Form Store!
This article is about coming out but it is a little different when it comes to how we discuss this side of us.
We know that who we are makes us happy and content and complete and whole (but also anxious, scared, and confused, among other emotions). We know that gender identity isn’t something a lot of other people can relate to and it’s not always easy to put how we feel into words, especially when there are a lot of preconceived notions about people like ourselves.
When we come out, we often do so with these burdens. We probably feel we have an uphill battle ahead of us and not only do we have to talk about who we are, but we also have to address and often contradict the prevailing general consensus about how others likely think of non-binary people.
But one aspect we don’t bring up very often during “The Talk” is joy. How happy embracing our gender identity has made us.
It’s not easy to express this as for so long we have been taught that “men who wear dresses” are deviants, confused, and a joke.
Overcoming these stereotypes is part of coming out.
But perhaps joy can be part of this as well.
Love, Hannah
Hannah McKnight 
Great article, that has given me a slightly different perspective.
I’ve never had “The Talk” with anyone. No one has ever known that I enjoy crossdressing. Whenever I’ve thought about telling someone I’ve always stopped myself because of overwhelming feelings that I would be explaining something that is shameful, embarrassing or even perverted.
But, if I can approach the subject with a more positive feeling, maybe having “The Talk” could be less daunting. Telling someone that it brings me joy and happiness might help me to explain it and, maybe, make them more likely to be accepting.
I’m getting married next year. I’ve promised myself that I will tell my fiancé before we get to the big day. I want her to know to be fair to her and so we don’t start our marriage with secrets and lies. I now realise that I should have “The Talk” with her sooner rather than later. I’m hoping that she’ll understand and accept something that she knows makes me happy. I’ve resolved that I’m not going to put it off any longer. This will be the week that I tell her all about it.
Please wish me luck! Maybe I’ll post an update after we’ve had “The Talk”.
Thank you
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