I'm just getting a little tired of hiding my true self. I'm not looking to transition but just be accepted for who I am. Any suggestions before I take the plunge.

Decide carefully whom to tell first, I guess.

Seriously.....
Stand in front of the mirror and tell yourself.

Why do you have a need to 'come out' as anything? Just be yourself and let people figure it out. All this coming out stuff just sounds like people are apologising for being themselves.
Straight guys/people who don't xdress etc...They don't 'come out' so why should anyone else.
This post was edited by Amy Sloan at February 24, 2017 7:58 PM GMT

We all have our own personal circumstances so it's difficult to comment. Be yourself, be casual about it, no big deal, if you possibly can. Xx

It is different for every girl, and some are lucky when they "Come Out" i told my wife soon after meeting her that i was TV/CD, and she accepted no problem, i also after a lot of worry came out to my Mum, i got dressed, fully made up, then went to visit her, its just something i needed to do, now that was nerve wracking,it turned out to be a wonderful afternoon, she said always knew i likes wearing girls clothes, she used to do my washing and ironing,and when she put things away, she saw my girly things, also my give away make up, on my things, and of course high heels in boxes, she actually complimented my look, so it made me feel great, the drive home after that was fantastic.

I was one of the unlucky ones when it came to family, though friends were very supportive.

With hindsight looking back I wish I'd of kept it a secret till I was able to cut most of my family from my life, then just go for it and let them find out from other people.

The only 2 really that are still living that truly accepted me was my eldest niece and nephew.

Me mum tried to accept it, but she always felt she was loosing her son, she couldn't grasp that I'd just be a happier version of me.

So it can be the best-est most wonderful experience telling people, but it can also go very badly wrong, and once Pandora's box is opened there is no shutting it again, so my advice would be to think about who you're going to tell, and be prepared for it to get spread around to people you may not want told.

But at end of day, it's your happiness that counts, so do whats best for you, better to be alone and happy than be in company and miserable.

Though I truly hope you get the wonderful outcome if you do.

Well ive started the process. I have come out to my father which was difficult and he is coming round. Two friends I work with now know. The wider world. Not sure yet.... im not hiding it but at the same time im not one for big announcements. That said despite what some people think, i am so much happier.
This post was edited by Amanda Hilton at February 24, 2017 11:48 PM GMT

So pleased for you Amanda. All the best for the future. You've started the ball rolling. Well done

I have had to come out to my work due to circumstances in the last weekand it was a really positive experience. They were very supportive and understanding.

Really happy for you Sara.

It's great going to work en femme. I've been pretty much out from day one because of circumstances, which served me well in the long run. Now you've broken the ice you're free, a great thing to happen indeed. I'm very pleased for you and almost feel your elation. When answering the phone now to head office while at work they can tell when I'm Julia, my voice must be quite different, although I'm no longer aware it is. At first it was weird, have they got the place camera'd up I thought?