You are far too kind A_be_seedy. My dad was the most supportive person in the world. One moment, it was 'Oh that's cool, I always tell my friends I have two sons, but I'll tell them otherwise now nbd'. It's... weird. I've always felt closer to my mom. But in that moment, my dad and I were on the same wavelength. One moment, talking about my trans identity, the next talking about the Heathkit computer like it was nothing. It really sounds like you get it. Genuinely. I appreciate it and ypur praise means the world.

My mom is, despite how I've always viewed her, a 'mama bear' for sure. I'm 36, I'll admit that. Seems odd at this age. But I guess it never stops being a thing. She said she'd call tomorrow. I offered to answer any questions she had, and I happily will. Still feels weird, almost wrong, but your praise, the support of my friends, my brother, and my father... it's almost overwhelming. Hopefully tomorrow I can smooth things out with her. She deserves it, and I hope I can calm her fears.