Wonderfulness Update
Some very cool things have been happening:
My wife finally told her brother and sister about me, and both were shocked but completely supportive, especially when they knew we're staying together and still love each other.
The county has accepted my electronic filing of the last three documents needed for my court date (copies of birth certificate, social security card, and affidavit of residency).
I had another appointment with my primary care doctor this morning. He was really cool about everything. The first thing he asked was what name I wanted to use. I'd signed in as Steph, so that's what I asked him to use, and he never messed up once. We plan to change the clinic records at my next appointment. He said since he's been working there they've had 20 to 30 transgender patients, and it's not a big deal for the staff. Amazing for a little town like mine. I talked with him about my 3 1/2 week meltdown schedule, and he could see no reason for it, but it's not his area of expertise, and he suggested I bring it up with my endo.
I have not failed to see "her" in the mirror for a couple of weeks now!
Today was the first time I washed my hair since I had it colored and styled. I had a horrible irrational fear that I going to see all that beautiful color washing down the drain, but of course it was fine. I've fallen deeper in love with it every day.
I connected with an old friend on FB Messenger last night, and she spent a half hour giving me makeup advice!
Speaking of which, this afternoon I'm going to see my friend and her sister who is a retired cosmetologist, for a free makeup lesson, followed by a nice dinner for all three of us.
That's all I can think of for now. Everything positive and nothing negative!
Steph