I just wanted to update this with a bit of an addendum as I realize some newbies and beginning transitioners may read these threads and scare the hell out themselves when they see negative experiences. While being trans can be tough and I myself have difficulties, I also tend to post when I'm down or need to vent. I don't have much support to get me through the challenges and at times I just need to express how depressed or frustrated I am feeling to somebody. You've all been my lifeline when it comes to support, other than a few special friends who have been there when needed. And its helped me to vent and move on and vocalize any life challenges I may have at the moment. Truth is I have really poor self esteem and struggle with depression in a heavy way which can make transitioning tough, especially when you don't have a real support system in place.
Having said all that, don't want people to read this and think transitioning is all hard and bad. I'm very happy to be moving forward with this and its been worth dealing with challenges as getting through each step has made me feel more comfortable and happy then I've ever felt. Life is getting better and I feel much more at home with each change that happens. Much has happened to me since I first joined, some good and some bad, but its leading me to a place where I'm starting to feel confident in myself. Its like a gradual thing and a roller coaster, but I would never go back. I couldn't and wouldn't go back. And as hard as it may be to be trans in this world, I'm proud to be a transwoman and I'm finding my place in this world each day at a time as I choose a slow and gradual path, which is working but frustrating at times.
So for those reading this thread, just in case, that take this as an example that transitioning is to hard, scary or not worth it, I apologize. That's not what I would want people to take away. Truth is no one can tell you whether it will be the right thing for you and there are no guarantees. It really is a very personal decision that no one can make for you. For me any hardship, challenge or risk was worth it. And I may need to bitch about things cause I get depressed at times and need to vent, but the benefits have greatly exceeded the negatives. Therefore, I don't want to scare anyone because I'm a crazy person at times. That's my life and issues, it may or may not be yours nor is it representative of the trans experience. I just needed to say that cause I need to unleash some negative energy at times but I don't want it to hurt someone unintentionally in the process.
Lastly, thank you for all who listened or participated in here. It really does help.