[Ultima]

Thank you guys a lot for the input and support. I think I'll tell them soon. But I might tell them individually. I've tried dropping hints to my mom and sisters who I know will support me, but my dad will be a little harder to deal with. He's not a jerk or intolerant or anything, he's just ... not as accepting as my mom and sisters.

I know he'll still love me, but he might not be fully understanding of the whole situation. I mean, you should have seen his face when he found out I like girls. He was uncomfortable enough with just my sexuality. Now I'm going to have to tell him that I don't want to be treated as a girl and I want to change my freaking name... I know I'll never be Devon to him. I'll always be Brie Ann, his oldest daughter. A girl.

I know I won't get kicked out of the house, and I know they will still love me. But I just don't think my family, especially my dad and extended family, will ever see me as I really am on the inside. This makes me really sad and almost makes me think I shouldn't even bother coming out to them. But I know I should tell them. ... Eventually. ....... As it happens, my parents are staying in Boston this weekend. So it won't be for a little while.

Again, thank you guys for the support. Any other words of advice would be amazing <3