*deep breath*
I've been visiting here for quite a while and even spoken to a few members privately - I'm forever grateful to the person who first recommended that I come take a look, because it's no exaggeration to say that single brave move didn't just save my long term relationship, but perhaps my life as well.
Anyway, I'd planned to write a lengthy opening message detailing my journey over what has proved to be a very turbulent decade or so, only then I deleted this because I'm also working on a tell-all book (hopefully due out soon) that will explain everything you could possibly need to know about me.
For now, I'll say that it's been a long, painful process to reach a point where I can openly discuss such matters, nearly costing me the love of a partner who has quickly come to accept, support and now suggest how we can move on together without either compromising what they want from the other.
The pursuit of a box I can fit into satisfactorily has caused more harm than good from past experience, yet I fully appreciate the need for labels in some circumstances. If it helps, call me a recently-enlightened genderfluid whose story as a truly complete soul is finally close to reaching a happy ending.
Until next time,
Allie...
