Following Up

Sveta called last night, we had a long talk, and she's still happy and has no regrets, no second thoughts, no nothing. She can't wait to visit again (school will keep her from doing so for longer than either of us want, but soon enough, and now, I think I can wait knowing she'll still be there and so will I). Much of our talk was supremely enjoyable too, not phone sex exactly but some exquisite crank-turning. I had to work off a major O afterwards. She's really feeling accepted into the family and can't wait to see my parents again either, although I think she wants to see Dad a little more than Mom (I wonder why). But don't worry; she's still my girl, and I am still hers. We've made plans to share Dad more fully next time.

Dad was more concerned than Mom. I think he believed that Sveta was somehow not in her right mind at the time, and she would regret it. Mom just said she knew when a girl wants something, and Sveta wanted it. But they were both glad to hear that she was feeling loved and supported, and they are seriously pursuing options for birth control for her. Mom is more interested in this than Dad is; she thinks it's unacceptable for a girl Sveta's age in college who is sexually active and seems to be getting more adventurous to be without protection. I agree, but I also know that Sveta's never gotten a creampie and she really wants one, so there's that too, Next time she visits, chances are good we're taking her to the family doctor and getting her on some sort of pill. While I'm there, I think I may inquire about my own options, because my hormone levels have been a bit annoying of late. Maybe I could get the low-dose, or maybe I need more hormones (and could do away with periods completely, a personal goal of mine, at least until I get a chance to have babies).

Strangely enough, Mari was the first sib I heard back from about Sveta. She reads the blog, I guess. I was waiting to call people, but she emailed me before I got the chance. I've been talking with her a fair amount recently about my relationship with Sveta, because she's the only sib who has a long-term relationship going, and to top it off, it's with another woman. So she's been giving me some sisterly advice, things like that.

I was a little worried at what her reaction might be, of the three of my sibs. But she said she was glad for me (why wouldn't she be?) and that it must have felt terrific to get the load off my chest. It makes me wonder just how much the load is weighing on her. But anyway, her principle concern is now (and has always been to a certain extent) that Sveta needs to be closeted about her bisexuality. She's obviously very supportive and offered to talk to Sveta if necessary, and I just may extend that offer. Mari knows what it's like. She's talked with me about it, and she could probably help a lot with Sveta as well. Of course, ideally I'd love for both of us to visit Mari, get the advice and love in person, but I'm not holding out hope on that score.

Sheri's response was, "Booyah!" She's not exactly the soul of discretion, so I didn't expect anything less. Hell, she's been telling me to spill my guts for pretty much the entire time. Impulse, nothing but impulse. She said she wished she had been there, that she couldn't wait to meet "the chick who gets my sister so hot and bothered." Now meeting Sheri might definitely be doable, but I think we're going to hold off on that until the initial sensations have worn off, because Sheri's a trip (figuratively speaking) and Sveta's still new to this. I've said as much to her, and she just said, "She'll be ready sooner than you think, baby." Which is probably true. Maybe Sveta will visit Christmas and Sheri will too. That's probably the earliest it's likely to happen. No road trips in the near future for us.

Mike was jealous, as I knew he'd be. He can't wait to meet Sveta, and for "meet", read "bang." I believe his exact words were, "The old man only got it up once? I could do better and you know it." He, unlike Sheri, is joking. I can't wait for her to meet him too, and she wants to meet him, and I bet they'll get along fine. And she'll love sharing him with me, particularly because he'll do anal. So the sooner that can happen, the better. In my mind, I had pictured things going quite differently, Sveta maybe meeting Mike, winding up fucking him, and that being the opening into the family discussion. Never in my wildest dreams did I picture the way it turned out; far too spontaneous and unplanned for my liking.

Depending on Sveta's family, we're going to try to have her as part of the family for Thanksgiving and Christmas. If we can't get her on the day itself, soon after. My parents are already asking for a Christmas list from her. They're really silly when they set their minds to something, and Sveta has obviously become their new project. I don't mean that in a nasty way at all; they're going to give Sveta all the love and attention she deserves, and that's fine by me.

Lastly, I just wanted to say to all my readers who've been supportive, thanks. Whether it was commiseration or advice, whether I took it or not, whether you offered felicitations or support or whatever, thanks guys. Also, to my gay, lesbian, bi, or other sexually- or gender-non-accepted brothers and sisters out there, the bravery a lot of you have shown in coming out of the closet is a constant inspiration to me. I may not have been very brave at all, but that's because it's really hard, and the fact that so many of you have been open in ways I can't even imagine... well, it blows my mind, and I love you all. I've told people before, but this was the first time I really felt like I was doing something worthy of the inspiration many people have given me. That it worked out is a testament to the power of love, baby! Yeah!

Can you tell that I'm still blissed out about this? I still can't really believe it.