Trouble with Family and graduating

[lackadazeE]

I'm graduating in about 20 days and I'm absolutely freaking out about my family being there. I'm trans and am not out to any of them because they are all transphobic and I know they wouldn't accept me. Going up on stage being referred to by my dead name is twisting my guts but coming out to my family just isn't a safe option. I wish there was an easy way out of it. I've contemplated killing myself but I'm at the home stretch, like so close to being a "proper" adult, that I keep thinking I just have to keep going and maybe I'll have a bit of peace in my life. Most likely not but I can hope. I've held on for this long but It's so hard honestly.

 

[Little_Suzy]

Congratulations! I love this time of the year.

Consider everything you have accomplished for yourself. Spend the summer focusing on your new identity before beginning your new career and life.

It's great to have family support, but if you don't, keep going! Do not let them stop you from getting what you want.

Talk to a counselor, and ask the college if they can only announce your last name. I hope everything works out.