Hello All,
By way of introduction, I'm many years (decades actually) post-op and although I don't particularly need support, I am intrigued with the prospect of connecting with others who've made it across to the other side. I have no 3D connections to "the community" but I've read and participated in a couple of other forums over the years. I've heard of this forum a few times and thought I'd check it out.
With respect & admiration for all who have the courage & self awareness to undertake the improbable journey of changing sex, I have to say I don't have much patience with folks who expend all their energy fretting about how difficult/painful/scary the process is instead of just doing what it takes to make it happen. My own journey was certainly difficult, painful & scary at times but I survived, and thrived so I know it can be done!
Labels and boxes don't interest me but I guess that I'm "stealth" by definition. I work in a high profile industry and I'm active in local business & civic activities and my history is not known. I like it that way and have no desire to out myself. I've shared my history with the men I've had long term serious relationships with, but never with casual dates or flings. That's worked well for me and I don't spend any time worrying about whether or not to "tell".
For the first time in many years, I have a surgical procedure scheduled in a couple of weeks. As yet another benchmark of sliding into old age ... I'm having cataract surgery! It's a whole new transition - getting my bearings and finding my place in the scheme of things as a 60 year old person (who has a 24 year old living inside her head
).
So there you have a thumbnail portrait of me. I look forward to reading, posting and getting to know all of you.
Carol
