I started on my journey to self discovery almost three years ago now and came to terms with & accepted who I am 9 months ago! Made the decision to start my transition on October 1st of last year.
Fear held me back for a long time along with no self esteem so I had very few friends and only one that I could count on and two wonderful sons 19 & 15 years old!
Being troubled for so many years and fighting the inner turmoil we all seem to fight left me depressed, suicidal, frustrated, angry, lonely, confused and desperate!
Since starting down this path I have lost almost everything! All my friends but 1 who has stood by me. My sons want nothing to do with me at all. My house is gone, my marriage is gone. My pets are gone. My family is gone.
What have I gained? I'm self confident, loving, caring, strong willed, happy, out going and full of life. I have a lot of very good friends who I can count on every day. A beautiful understanding of life that I never thought I would have!
It hasn't been easy but it's all well worth everything we go through. I look up to so many here and hope someone sometime somewhere will find the courage to continue on because of my story. All of our stories are inspirational so spread the word and incourage & inspire people to be empowered!
MelissaAnn,
I am so sorry for your loss, hugs.
I am facing a similar predicament.
it seems to be a some what common path to a new beginning
Thank you ever so much for your uplifting words, Melissa! I am so grateful to have stumbled upon these forums, they have become somewhat of a catalyst for positive changes in my life, and discovering that I am not alone elicits such spectacular feelings that I struggle to even find the words to describe them.
I love you all.