Did you ever stop and think about just how weird this all is?

[krobinson103]

I mean, it is kind of bizarre. We take hormones, we have surgeries, and we examine our target sex in a detail most scientists wouldn't use, just to be ourselves.

I remember back in high school, I used to worry that I would lead a boring life...

I guess I don't have to worry about that now.

I ask myself that question. Why would I want to make my life complicated, give up male privilege, lose my family, be on meds for the rest of my life, and get really painful surgeries?

The answer is simple. Because to live as authentically me its what I need to do. Often the easy road doesn't lead to the desired outcomes. I choose to pay the price I must pay, take the hard road, and really live my life as it was meant to be lived.  Life is neither easy, or boring, but to wake up every day and feel like the skin I live in fits, look forward to the day and not pretend? I'll pay any price for that.

[sarahc]

The answer is simple. Because to live as authentically me its what I need to do. Often the easy road doesn't lead to the desired outcomes. I choose to pay the price I must pay, take the hard road, and really live my life as it was meant to be lived.  Life is neither easy, or boring, but to wake up every day and feel like the skin I live in fits, look forward to the day and not pretend? I'll pay any price for that.

Yes....this is it for me!

It is so tiring living life that isn't authentic, and one where you cannot share your innermost pain and desires with anyone. Like you have relationships with all these people, but you can't tell anyone what you're really feeling, and you push those feelings down for decades. It just became too much and moreover, I just didn't want to regret not trying to go for a more fulfilling life.

[Kylo]

What is also surprising is how un-weird you think it is before you actually realize you are trans. You can be fooled into thinking you have so many other problems that account for it. And you could probably have gone on for along time doing nothing about it if you didn't know like I did.

Once you know, weird or not, a decision has to be made with the knowledge.

[Linde]

I've often wondered about that.  Dogs and cats are routinely "fixed".  Do they develop those problems?  I've had many dogs and cats over the years and don't recall that ever being a problem.

You cannot forget the age factor. Compare the lifespan of pets with that of humans!  In addition, humans were not really designed to live as long as we do now, and all those age related ailments did not have a chance to develop!

[Joanne ONeal]

For over 60 years I hid this weirdness from the world and myself. At times, it gave me such pleasure. But then, after self gratification, the shame and and misunderstanding returned. Many times over those 60 years I considered ending my life! When I was diagnosed with cancer, I was afraid I would never experience the true feminine side of me!! I came out to me wife, went for a make over, and Joanne appeared. Whether in male mode playing with my grandkids, or out shopping with my friends as Joanne, I do not feel weird or ashamed. I am very comfortable with myself!!! My wife is happier too.  But that might be from my HRT!

Hugs,
Joanne     

[Jaime320]

After more than 20 years of working in the criminal justice system?

You're joking, right?

@CarlyMcx

  .... umm it's bad enough with a full moon. I wonder what will e coming up from this super blood wolf moon.