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Ok soon to be time to come out to my dad
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Thanks for your response.
Its sad to say, but I didnt transition for a while because of my dad, at least partly.
Unfortuntely I think it is something I have to bring up directly, but I can delay it for a while.
It might help to out yourself while looking cute.
And/or having other supportive people around you. My mom was not amused when I outed myself, and my "you always wanted a daughter, right?" joke might've been 20 years too late. Our next meeting was a pre-scheduled trip to the cinema with a child. She noticed how that child just accepted and supported me without any hint of doubt or reservation, even pushing me to go out in a dress. Having that role model seemed to be very helpful for my mom, especially as she found herself in uncharted territory and didn't know how to act appropriately around me. I guess some people struggle with authentic responses and rather copy their peers. It looks like your father might be in that camp, too?
Actually, bringing a supportive friend with you might be beneficial in several regards, if you can arrange it.