Hi Arianna ,
Another big Aussie welcome to Susan's family, from a not so stormy New South Wales (& thank you Cindy. You can keep your storms all to yourselves, thank you very much

). 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 and start talking.
You are wise in joining a support group, as transitioning is not a Robinson Crusoe type event. And you are right. It is a long road, and not everyone will appreciate what you have had to go through to achieve your goals and dreams.
Looking forward to hearing more of your story in time to come, but in the meantime, be safe, well and happy.
Lotsa huggs
Catherine