“I Didn’t Have a Good Outcome With My Family.” Nonbinary Person Perseveres and Lives Authentically.

[@its_the_bird]

I also had a terrible time with my biofamily (I can't call them parents; they don't deserve it. they were always abusive but became much worse after I came out), and I had to accept that the only way I would be allowed to live would be if I cut all contact with them and just started my new life as a totally fresh person with no one around at first. I'm now happily at a point where I'm a healthy and confident version of myself, and I'm letting good people into my life. I have lots of cPTSD, but I can work with that and still have a life that is nice. :) It takes a lot of courage to be yourself when you have no family to back you up or support you. Glad you figured things out and are doing well! 🤟🏻

[@tatsf]

Thank you for sharing your story with us Ley. I think that it's only realistic that we also hear stories about families that aren't particularly accepting because sadly that is the reality for a lot of folks. I hope that you now are building a wonderful and supportive chosen family around you! I was so heartened to hear your story about your professor at Binghamton!

[@MrAndyinbethesda]

I grew up in Binghamton. So happy to hear your experience there helped you!

[@jaybirddee3790]

Such courage! Soooo beautiful!!

[@supersawheather]

When they said “I knew there was something else” regarding coming out as bisexual I could relate to that. I came out as gay to my parents but something kept bothering me. I realized 3 years later that feeling was the feeling of discomfort with being seen as a cis man and being forced to assimilate to those gender roles. I feel so much more comfortable with my trans identity and while I’m still very early in my transition, any time I express femininity it feels so affirming. Thank you for sharing their story :)

[@WhatWouldLubitschDo]

Such a sweet and moving story, especially the words of encouragement at the end. It’s frustrating how much coercion they seem to have experienced from parents and in general, but it looks like they’re doing ok all things considered.

[@karamello24]

Great story....thank you

[@carldavidson2937]

What an adorable personality! I just know you'd be a wonderful friend and partner. I'm happy for you. ❤️🤗

[@rayebutterfield1820]

So brave.

[@srhdfhcvbftg8067]

Amazing story :)

[@DinosaurNick]

Dude! They're 32?? They look like 21-22!

[@Lecodelsur]

I always thank trans people for coming to open our minds.

[@allyson--]

They're awesome & their story of coming out & finding their own place made me smile. Better late than never when it comes to celebrating yourself

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[@DinosaurNick]

@@allyson-- ? What is that?

[@allyson--]

@@DinosaurNick the bike emoji ?

[@DinosaurNick]

@@allyson-- yeah

[@missnaomi613]

It's never too early or too late to figure ourselves out! My firstborn realized that they're trans at 20, and it took a bit longer to realize that they're non-binary. And I didn't realize that I'm bi until 48! We get there when we get there. 🙏💛🤍💜🖤

[@DinosaurNick]

I didn't realize I was non-binary until 38 so I feel this!

[@missnaomi613]

@@DinosaurNick I have to compliment you on your name. (My kid is Phoenix, too.) 🙂

[@DinosaurNick]

@@missnaomi613 Oh cool! And thank you! :D