My first step

[bethw]

Hi All;
i know I've posted quite a few replies and given some advice but I felt it was time that I showed the true Beth. this is my photo, for better or worse. This is my first step to becoming the real me. i have a long way to go and I know that my friends here will support me in the good as well as the bad times to come. I'm working my way up to telling my family about Beth. It will happen eventually. i just wanted you all to know where I'm at right now. Thanks for everything.
Hugs
Beth

[Mrs Erocse]

Wishing you the best. We have been thinking of you. Thank you for the update.

Many many big hugs.

Roxy & Patty

[bethw]

Thank you Roxy and Patty. Somehow I knew that you'd be the first to reply. It means so much to me. You'll never know.
Hugs always
beth

[Robert Scott]

First steps are hard...but like with anything else that you know is the right thing to do ... one step at a time gets you one step closer to where you need to be

Good Luck ... your sounded by a bunch of supportive people here!

Keep moving forward --- YOU CAN DO IT!

[bethw]

Thanks Rob. That means a lot. You're sweet.
Hugs
beth

[Maegan]

Hi Beth. Fantastic!! We all have to start somewhere. Remember, it may be your first step, but we are all with you, every step of the way!!!

Huggs

Maegan

[bethw]

Thanks Maegan. I'll try to remember that.
Hugs back at ya.
beth

[Maegan]

Only a pleasure, Beth! 

Maegan

[justmeinoz]

A first step is still a step.   

[bethw]

Thanks Justmeinoz. It's true. The next thousand steps are going to be the hardest.
Hugs
Beth

[Mrs Erocse]

Beth,

Your avatar is really pretty. You look so cute. We hope that coming out goes as smoothly as possible. It is difficult. We are here for you and wish to know how it is going with you. We will be looking for your posts.

Always wishing you the best.

Many, Many, Hugs.

Patty & Roxy

[bethw]

Thank you Patty and Roxy. I know it will take time. I'll keep you posted. I plan on talking to my GP next month when I see her and then I'll probably have to have "the talk" with my wife. She's my soulmate of 35 years. I can't bear to hurt her. I may not have the strength to tell her. If I can't I'll have to live the way I've been living. I'll keep you posted.
Thanks for the sup[port.
Hugs
Beth

[Janet_Girl]

Nice to 'see' you Beth.   

I do not envy you having the "Talk" with the wife.  Stand tall and stand your ground.  I pray that she accepts Beth.

[bethw]

Hi Janet;
From your lips to God's ears.
Hugs
beth

[Christy Edwards]

Good luck Beth....I know my wife's support is so important. With it, the journey is alot easier..
Again, good luck and be blessed...Christy

[Sarah B]

I hope everything goes well when you tell your GP and wife.  They say a journey of a thousand miles begins with one small step and you have already taken one big step already with your post.

Take care and all the best for the future.

Kind regards
Sarah B

[bethw]

Thank you Sarah. The GP should be easy. It's my wife that really has me worried.
Hugs
beth

[Debra]

congratz on your first step! Nice pic =)

[gennee]

Hi Beth. I so happy that you have decided to be your true self. I'm sure that you feel better about yourself. We're here to support you. I'm wishing the best for you.

Gennee

[bethw]

Thank you Christy, Jerica and Gennee. Everyone's support is overwhelming. I don't know what to say other than I'm so proud to be amongst such great people. I love you all. I'm sitting here(my wife is out) crying my heart out from all of the lovely comments from you.
Hugs
Beth