Hello,
My name is Valerie and I'm 47. All my life I felt like I was different and sometimes I thought I was schizophrenic because I had times when I wanted to be female but it was not a constant thing. I crossdressed on and off most of my life in an attempt to let that side of me out. During my teens I did lots of research regarding sex changes and gender issues before I knew what the correct terms were. Once the internet came along it was so much easier to Get more information.
2 years ago I was diagnosed as XXY and put on testosterone. Suddenly everything made sense and I felt like an awakening had taken place. I started therapy to help me deal with the gender tug of war in my head and i started thinking seriously about whether I want to be fully female or just part time male and part time female.
I came here to get resources, support, suggestions, and socialize. I've been lurking for a bit reading some of the forum postings and enjoying the great conversations contained herein. I'm hoping to get some answers that will help me in my journey to finding the real me or at least the me I can live happily without conflicts.
