Hello, all. After a long time of reading these forums for support, information, and resources I feel compelled to say hello, and give some background on myself. I have gained much from reading others stories, so hopefully mine benefits someone else, in turn.
I am 45, married (22 years) with children. I have been self medicating HRT (MTF) --until recently. Now I have prescriptions from an MD and feel sooo much better about it. Like my wife says, I now have a 'license to girl'. lol I am extremely fortunate to have a supportive, and understanding spouse (and my best friend!) whilst transitioning. My transition, however, is still in the shadows, save for my Dr. visits and when away from work and family. Baby steps are needed, as my teenagers are my worry. My parents area lost cause. ha! Work is a male dominated IT department and the dynamic will change so much when I come out to them, I may as well find another job and start as a female. So, I am doing just that.
Many struggles lie ahead, but I have had recent things in my life occur that helped me decide that I will no longer avoid what I have known since I was a teen: I am female on the inside. I feel so normal now that the testosterone is limited and the estrogen is prominent in my system. My emotional state is genuinely happy, and my body is becoming on the outside what I feel on the inside. Although I hide it, still, most of the time.
Anyhoo, I hope to be a part of the community here, and I am thankful to all who have come before me. I have benefited quite a bit from this forum!
