Welcome, HUGE hugs, and congratulations on coming out... first to yourself, and now, here!
I am starting my transition at 39, will be on HRT on January 20 (*hope, hope*) eleven days after turning 40. I'm glad I'm transitioning now; I know myself so much better and am so much more confident in who I am now than I was when I was younger. Sure I missed some years, but who knows? Even CIS gendered I may not have figured myself out until now.

Much love and a willing ear to you!