Coming out gone wrong
So, after five months of HRT and years of battling with my identity, I (mtf) finally came out to my (very religious) parents while visiting them for New Years. My mom broke into tears after urging me to look at “a side of the research” I may not have seen and stated many trans folks have detransitioned due to the “medical problems it causes” (her words). I didn’t see her the rest of the night, and I wasn’t even able to tell her about my new name or pronouns before she forced the conversation to end by leaving.
Thankfully, I had a flight back today. But, before I left, she implored I not transition and to “think it through” a little more (I’m 32 for reference; this is not a rash decision by any means). I told her as much, but she still pleaded.
I can’t help but feel I have hurt her and caused her harm. I’m not sure how to move forward from here. I have a really tight group of queer friends/partners where I live, but it feels like they’ll never fill the gap my mom might leave. I’m not doing well mentally right no. Any advice or words of encouragement are welcome.
Edit: When I initially posted this, I had no idea the amount of support I would get. Reading each of your comments has been healing in a way I did not expect. I unfortunately don’t have the time to reply to each of you, but please know I have read and appreciated all your comments. I feel so incredibly lucky to have a community of trans folks such as yourselves to rely on.