Hello Rebecca,
A big warm Aussie re-welcome back to the greatest family around; Susan's. I'm just so excited you have come back from the other side of Paradise to spur us on to greater heights.
I too, was here back in the late 90's, and the information I gleaned from here spurred me on to keep going, regardless. Had a few derailments along the way, as we all do, but came back last year and haven't looked back. In fact, it's the direct result of coming back, accidentally, (a bookmark on a very old server I fired up) that I am where I am today; transitioning. Amazing!
So, thank you for the opportunity to be able to share in your experiences. Your life must read like a fairytale in some aspects. The only difference your dreams did come true. I know mine are. I never thought that was possible.
I'm sure your presence here is both more than welcome and will be a lighthouse to those of us sailing the uncharted waters of transition. I look forward to hearing more about you in time to come, but in the meantime, be safe, well and happy.
Lotsa huggs
Catherine