Dear Diary,
This weekend, a longtime friend of mine told me that they were transgender and that they were actively transitioning to become female.
Until last Saturday, I had been completely unaware that my friend was undergoing hormone therapy, and had been for about a year. It didn't necessarily come across as shocking when it came down to them breaking the news. But, going forward, it will definitely take a little getting used to, especially as they grow more comfortable with outwardly expressing their gender identity. Beyond that, I think it'll also be somewhat tricky getting used to addressing them by their new name and gender pronouns, having known them since the sixth grade.
Though, overall, I'm glad that they no longer feel the need to hide who they truly are;
[spoiler]because, deep down, it's the sock monkey inside all of us that really counts.[/spoiler]
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2 RepliesKeep in mind, no one in here (before or after my comment) can affect your decision; we're only giving you our opinions. That said, you already understand that this is a difficult time for your friend; admitting that they're transgender is not an easy thing to say the least, as some have lost homes and have been cut off from families. Being there for your friend is the best bet, as they will need the moral support during the transition. Beyond that, the rest is up to you.