So back to the OP, my quite valid genderqueer and mtf body is not very apparent socially, not unless you read the nails and somehow see boobs. So transitionally speaking, depending on your body and what it does with E, stealth can be achievable in the birth gender socially.... in other words, with much therapy, I have found a balance that deals with the body dysphoria, lets me live somewhat under the radar when I wish, and makes me fairly comfortable, within reason.
I agree, the right councilor may be key, and also, rigorous honesty with them. The more experience the better, especially with those of us who may not wish to walk the full walk of a complete binary transition. I sure don't, not unless drastic changes came, and even then, not full time. Personally I am not a female trapped in a male body. But that body dysphoria hurts, and genderqueer does work for me as a presentation. My shrink has had GQ and all forms of trans before, so when I came in and could not be diagnosed into a box, it was not an issue. According to traditional SOC, I am an anomaly. Or possibly the original stage 4 Benjamin box. But all of that means nothing except to get my hormones.
The point is, you find your gender core, and work from there. But you need to be sure before changing your body. Regret is a bit catastrophic.
My therapist is like Mrs Izzy's and I am seeing him Monday. Its a year and a half now, terrific stuff still being learned. I pay him well to tell me the truth.
Blessings.
As to forest visitors, our forest is quite wild, welcome to all, and quite untame.
This 6 foot fairy is watching quietly from the trees. I care deeply about all in this place, as well as in the city.
Be well, my long, GQ nails are out....
