I just came back from my first session with my gender therapist.  I was nervous, but I did open up honestly.  Mainly, she asked a lot of background questions, but we did discuss my being transgender somewhat.  She said right now she wants to help me feel comfortable about talking about my feminine feelings.  She also said that this is not ever going to go away, and that it's ok to be trans.  I was trans from the day I was born and I will be trans until I die.  My therapist said that this is not something I need to be ashamed of, even if I don't come out to the world.  I have my next appointment in two weeks and am looking forward to it.  The shock of sharing my "female side" with another person is still there, but I think I'm stepping in the right direction to knowing and loving myself for who I am. 

Yay!  I'm so happy for you Danielle.  It feels so strange to talk about yourself as female or trans at first, but it does get easier!  You have made a huge step today.

Yay! I am so happy you have made a breakthrough, and have someone to talk about this with. I hope you can continue to blossom and thrive [emoji173]️

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Congratulations, it's a big step! I've found telling people gets easier as I've come out to more and so far everyone has been encouraging.

A gender therapist will have heard it all before so it's a safe place to open up and unburden.

I knew you could do it, Danielle Kristina.

I am sure you feel released somewhat.

I am so glad it went well and that you are looking forward to your next appointment.

Pamela

Congratulations on taking that big step! It's great that you are looking forward to your next appointment.  I am very happy for you. 

Hugs,
       Chelsea