Five years ago today my AFAB child went hard core in dressing as me for Halloween. This was their makeup test day. I was shocked when a few months later they came out to us. I am not a smart man.

But now when people find out I have three kids and ask their genders I get to say one of each and then delight in their facial expressions.

  • UnlimitedRumination [he/him]
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    168 months ago

    Yes, this is what makes you sound like a wonderful father. That you didn’t see it as even optional. None of us are experts on things we haven’t experienced before 😊

    • @[email protected]OP
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      168 months ago

      But gosh sometimes I wish I was lol.

      And to be fair the first night they asked to be called a new name I told my wife in bed no way in hell. The next morning I realized I was an idiot and told my wife we’ll support our kid no matter what and I’ll start using the name right away. So I did have my moment of not sure brightness.

      • AWildMimicAppears
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        188 months ago

        You are clearly underestimating your smarts - too many people stick with their first reaction and don’t reexamine their feelings and position on issues. Your family is lucky to have you.

        • @[email protected]OP
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          108 months ago

          With the holidays coming up I’ll be sure to remind them as they select my Christmas gifts 😂

          And thank you!