It took some years to adjust, but everyone seems supportive now. My brother and cousins were immediately supportive
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My dad died but was more supportive than I ever knew. He would never initiate dialog, but anytime I ever asked for any advice or a situation I was going through, he'd help me work through it. No matter how embarrassing or wild. My only regret is not opening up dialogue earlier. I really didn't start talking to my dad as a friend until I was well into my 20s. I always had the elder respect to my dad and never thought until later, that he could be my best friend, too.
After 1 year, not out officially. They both pointed out some physical changes and have not pressed the issue when i was a brick wall about the topic. They used to both make crude anti-queer jokes occasionally and that kinda stopped.. My friends that I consider family are incredibly supportive! One day I might come out to my parents, but I don't feel like I owe it to them and I just don't like them much for about a decade now so it's not a huge loss!
My parents are conservative Christian pastors, but my mum has been treating me better lately. Dad says he's "too old" to use my preferred name/pronouns.
I'm so sorryyyy :((