Thank you all so much for the kind words. It really gives me a much needed boost in confidence and helps me to think I may actually be able to pull this off. E-Brennan, my kids have grown up with my gender dysphoria. I have not been out to the world but have indulged at home. So far my kids haven't seamed to care. The older ones and I have talked and they tell me they don't care. It's been very helpful and affirming. Things are rough at times but we're trying to hold it together. I've been on hormones for about 5 months. And while I'm out to the world, I am not presenting female at work. Yet. Taking things slow and easy. Baby steps.