EXCLUSIVE: Alexis Arquett’s Official Statement On Chaisty (Chaz) Bono

Cher make Chaz read her words of advice:

The most important thing to remember for Chasity is that coming is a highly personal time, and one should be completely comfortable to talk about it or NOT talk about it. Details about the proscess ARE PRIVATE and those around you, including the media, need to respect that. Everyone’s coming out comes at a different times for everyone, and there’s no right or wrong way to do it. It’s an organic process that is unique to all transgendered folks.

Not only are you dealing wiht the exposure and the questions from others, but it can one of the most important moments in your life.

Having those who love you rally to your support, is essential, but there’s also the realization that this is a path taken by you and you alone, and it can be a rocky road.

Many emotions, often buried or suffered in silence for years, can arise and demand attention. Many opinons and concerns for ones own health and safety will be expressed (by family) and will be considered. But once the “cat is out of the bag” so to speak it is the individual’s responsibility to stay the course.

There’s an ugly side of the process which is babysitting people who can’t handle it and coddling the people around you, but it’s also a beautiful time in your life. Don’t forget that among the tidal wave of doubts and fears thrust upon you. Celebrate this time, and you know that this is not a rare phenomenom. Your experience is common among so many trans-brothers and sisters that have come out before you.

Draw from that vast of wealth of trans-history. You are not alone.

Blessing to all who have kept the secret, and now know, not only is it the core of our your existence, but your destiny in this world.

Well said.

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