Quote from: Joanne ONeal on August 17, 2018, 09:05:49 AM
OMG!! All my life I thought I was "sick" and the only person in the world to feel this way. Then I found my therapist and this web site. I'm 66 and do not know what my destination will be. Should I start HRT? Should I continue to hide these feelings? Will the depression ever go away? Will my grand-kids accept me if they find out that I am TG? Is there a line that I should not cross with my wife?
Hi, Joanne!
Some of these questions, the "should I" ones, what your destination will be, ony you can answer with the help of your therapist.
If depression is caused by dysphoria, it will likely go away when the dysphoria is gone. On the other hand, if there are other causes, including biochemical, it may need treatment separately.
Will grandkids (or any family) accept you? That could go either way.
How to work things out with your wife? ... Well, that is something you and she will need to negotiate. Some spouses are accepting and supportive, some are reluctant, and some will not tolerate transition. You will have a better idea of that than we will. But there are lots of people on the forum with relevant experience, both happy and otherwise, so don't hesitate to pick their/our brains.
You are in good company here. There are lots of us "senior" transitioners, in our 50s, 60s, and even 70s. I am 63.