Carolina,
Your comment about being a part-time woman struck a chord with me because that's exactly how I describe myself. I'm proud of being part-time, and at this point in my life, I have no desire to change. I actually do a workshop every year at the Keystone Conference in Harrisburg, PA titled: Making the the Most of Part-Time Womanhood. It is always well-received, and judging by the attendance, lots of other girls feel the same way.
I sympathize with everyone's issues in this thread, and I know how difficult it can be to come out of the closet, but I highly recommend to anyone who can make it happen, to express your inner woman in a public way. Coming out is hard, the hardest thing I ever tried to do in fact, but I can't tell you how fulfilling it is to freely express the feminine half of my personality.
My wife is very supportive, even though accompanying me out in public isn't her favorite thing in the world to do. But she would come to my rescue if I needed rescuing, so I count myself extremely fortunate.
I hope all of you find a way to express your femininity in a meaningful and fulfilling way, and I also hope you have a friend or loved one who would come to your rescue when you needed it.
Hugs,
Sally
