I'm about halfway out at this point, and to the best of my ability, am presenting full-time as male.  As my picture should make clear, I don't remotely pass, which sucks, but it doesn't change the fact that being open about my true self with myself and others feels fantastic.  I haven't had a picture of myself that I've liked in decades.   I always end up looking  miserable and deeply uncomfortable with myself.  It usually takes tons and tons of attempts with a camera to get me looking anywhere close to normal.  I got the image at left on my third try this morning.  I don't look like a cis guy, but I look happy, because I am.  Every time I make it an inch more forward in my transition, I feel better.  Even my dreams are better now. 

I really don't know what the future will bring, and maybe things will get a lot harder.  But right now, the benefits of transition absolutely outweigh the drawbacks for me.  Just felt like telling people to celebrate. 

Glad to hear that it is going well for you.