Hi Nikki,
Another big Aussie welcome to Susan's family. It's good of you to drop in and say "Hi". Hope you like it here, and you stay for a while.
There is a mountain of information, resources and friendship waiting for you here, you just need to jump in start talking and ask any question you like. You're quite safe here and we are very accepting.
You have a certain introspection on transition that is very correct. It is a bumpy ride and VERY expensive. However the bright side of things are the rewards and benefits out weigh the cost by about a million to one, roughly.
Looking forward to hearing more of your story in time to come, but in the meantime, be safe, well and happy.
Lotsa huggs
Catherine