A proud Dad.

[EltonFrog]

Good luck to Daniel, to you, and all about you.

Edit. coincidentally our post person is currently taking part in gender reassignment (I think that is the correct term) and I have two friends and colleagues that did it as well.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Well done Postie ... every thing a Dad should be. Stand tall both of you.

 

[EltonFrog]

I would like to ask, merely out of curiosity what Mrs Postie's reaction was, I'm guessing she was completely supportive too, but I suspect that she probably had some idea about what Daniel was going through before the announcement?

 

[hopless500]

You sound like the most fantastic & understanding & lovely dad Postman

 

[hopless500]

I have just popped back on here to see how it has gone down.All of you have made me cry.I am having difficulty seeing the keyboard.Thanks for the support via your messages.

 

[luckyfox]

 

[EltonFrog]

I have just popped back on here to see how it has gone down.All of you have made me cry.I am having difficulty seeing the keyboard.Thanks for the support via your messages.

Well, if it helps your OP made me cry too, and I expect it has made some other readers cry as well, you are in good company.

 

[ScotiaLass]

I am sure Daniel will become a fine man, like his dad
Your support and love for your child shines through

 

[Butty1972]

Hello Leeds! Well done to you, Daniel, and all your family and friends..... That must have been a very tough decision, and it is an absolute testament to you all that you have shown such support...

Remember this... it's important.....

 

[AndyRM]

Glad it's going so well for all of you.

There's a similar situation currently unfolding in my immediate family, and it's far from plain sailing so far. Hopefully it will all work out in the end!

 

[postman]

I would like to ask, merely out of curiosity what Mrs Postie's reaction was, I'm guessing she was completely supportive too, but I suspect that she probably had some idea about what Daniel was going through before the announcement?

She is and she did have her thoughts.The support from all family and friends is breath taking.

 

[fossyant]

Glad to hear you all have the support needed. Going to be a bit tough for your son for a while, but things should hopefully work out well. Best out than in, as keeping something like this quiet can be bad for mental health. You should see a huge turn round in your sons outlook now.

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

Good for you postie. My very best wishes to you all.

 

[Over The Hill]

Wouldn't the world be so much better if everyone was like this.

There will of course be idiots who will make issue with this so all the best for overcoming any hurdles and I hope Daniel will be happy.


My daughter has just bought some Doc Martins. Hmmm

 

[Salad Dodger]

postman, we had a similar, but not quite so difficult situation, when our daughter announced, at the age of 18, that she was gay. It wasn't a complete bolt from the blue to us, but nonetheless she had the courage to bring the subject out into the open.

To my knowledge, there are no homosexuals in either my family or in my wife's, for several generations, so our daughter was treading an unknown path in terms of how close family would react. I am pleased to say everyone has just accepted her and I think the younger generation of the family quietly admire her for her honesty. But it's less of a taboo subject for young people these days. And that's what I think (and hope) Daniel will find.

Best wishes to you and all the family, and especially to Daniel.