I chose dyslexi because my dyslexia is such a big part of my life. hehe I was a nurse, mother and home maker to my severely disabled wife for 26 years till her death. I never really defined myself by gender which is probably why I am still alive. My father is violently homophobic and would not have been able to tell the difference. I just thought I was a loner who didn't fit in.
It was not till my female friends started telling me that I thought and had the feelings of a woman that everything finally clicked into place. I am waiting for my first interview with CAMH, God help me. It has been two months without a word sigh. I am pretty grounded in my acceptance of who I am so i am pretty mellow about it all. At 58 years old, I am not to caught up in the drama of transition though finding the right concealer foundation is driving me crazy!! lol