Hello, my name is Robyn, or rather that is the name I plan on changing to. First off I'm 41 years old and I live in Texas. I've been married to my wife for 19 years and we have three kids. I have always wanted to be a female since I was around 5 or 6 years old. I kept it hidden pretty much through out my life. I had one girl cousin that was about my age that would let me try on her clothes but other than that no one knew. For the last decade I tried to put out clues to my wife of how I felt. Stuff like shaving my legs and pits or wearing a prom dress to a Halloween get together in public. Guess she never caught on or didn't want to admit it. I thought being caught would have been easier than straight out telling her the truth.
So three days ago I took her into a private part of the house, kinda non-existent with three kids, and finally told her. She was shocked to say the least. She had a million questions. I answered them the best I could. The only part that she was upset about was that I had hidden my feelings for so long. We both don't know how things would be now if I had told her earlier in our relationship. She is staying by my side and for that I have forever grateful. There are things she doesn't want to see, like my appearance. I told her that I will do everything slowly for her. Otherwise I would be scrambling to get started on HRT as soon as possible. She is the only that knows, well except for the ladies here now. My family will be told in time along with hers. My family that will be told is small and I don't see much issue there. Her family is just as small and I think should be supportive.
So my plans are to find a therapist that is local and start there. Maybe find a place that I have laser done to my face and neck. Having 5o'clock stubble by 2pm sucks.
Any way, I'm Robyn and I approve this message.
