This for transsexual people: did you go to your high school reunion?

Question

I finished HS at 16 in 1996. They knew me as a boy, very sissy but still boy. I moved to another town and transitioned the year after I finished school, and since then I haven't seen any of the guys who were my classmates.

Now they are planning a reunion for November and I don't know if I should go. The guy organizing it was my friend and I had a huge crush on him. He's getting divorced (no kids), from what I know.

I'd love to see him again.

Gosh are there so few of us around?

Sigh.

Answer 1

I think you should go for it...but remember you might be made fun of...if that's the case don't let it get in the way of a good time...there is always many bad apples in the pile...i wish you good luck!!!

Answer 2

I wouldn't say there's so few around, but there may be few who at this time wish to express themselves on Yahoo Answers. Don't feel so very alone, because you are not.

And as for the reunion....well, the reception you will get is going to be affected partly by the open mindedness of your community and fellow schoolmates. Even under the best of circumstances, you will have people whisper and stare. You will have a lot of people react uncomfortably. You may not get the reaction you hope for from your friend. Don't despair. If you truly want to see these people again, go. You have nothing to be ashamed of.

But, if you don't think you want to deal with the potential negative reactions, then just skip it. Only you know if you are ready to deal with people who knew you before.

Whatever you decide, be at peace with that decision. Good luck

Answer 3

Well, not sure if I should answer because you said this question is directed specifically at transsexual people (I'm not transsexual nor have I gone to any reunions yet), but...
here's my opinion.

You should definitely go to have some fun! You might be able to rekindle some friendship while you're there too! And maybe something more with this friend of yours that is getting divorced. You shouldn't let fear stop you from going-- I mean, it might be a bit awkward at first... and you might lose some friends... but it'll be worth it in the end. Reunions are so far in between-- not another one for another 10 years. If you don't go to this one, it'll be harder to go to the next.

Take chances! There's nothing to lose, and everything to gain (especially with this friend of yours).

He probably misses you too.

Best of luck!

Answer 4

I also graduated in 96... but in a small hick town that didn't even have a single stop light in it... a post office 2 churches a corner store and a high school... so there were only like 40 people in my graduating class... I have not heard of a class reunion for my glass as of yet... But if i found there was going to be one I would go... most of my old classmates prolly wouldn't be surprised so much that I have transitioned ( female to male ) because of how I was then.. I was always in knock down drag out fights with the redneck 4-H boys LOL If they were to be shocked at all it would be more to do with how much I have changed in appearance and they'd prolly want the scoop on how I managed to do it... I left an impression so I'm sure there would be no conflict there... no afterwords...I'm sure people would talk... but hey more power to them...

If you are comfortable with you... and you feel like disclosing you're new and improved outer female beauty to them and feel it would benefit you in some way...go for it... if you think it will be more likely to cause you added stress discomfort and anxiety then you shouldn't...

If you are going to go, go for you, not them.

Its not about them, its about you :o)

Answer 5

Well, considering I only graduated high school in 2003, I haven't had a reunion yet. However, I am transsexual. I think it would be a lot of fun to see everyone's reactions. Then again, as someone else mentioned, it depends on how openminded everyone is.

Answer 6

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