I am middle aged, married, 2 grown kids. I have experienced gender confusion since I was about 12 years old. I have always incorporated womens clothes in my wardrobe.
In high school I dressed androgenese.and wore my hair long and pierced my ears. My girl friend at the time wore the same size clothes as me and we shared everything. She got me into wearing panties and bras which I loved.
I have continued to wear lingerie. My wife is ok with it as long as she can,t see my bra straps. I have been taking hormone for about 7 months and have noticed some subtle changes. I have always worn a36 A bra but now can almost fill a B cup. My hair is growing better.
My wife likes the results I ,ve achieved and we are considering continuing. She says she still wants a husband not a girlfriend.

Hi Bombi,

Welcome to Susans, you'll find here a good place to explore your feelings and to gain information.Your wife is welcome also and may find the significant others forum helpful. I think that you will probably also both benefit from the WIKI which is full of very helpful information.

So enjoy the experiences of others and share some of yours. We look forward to having you here with us.

Shelley

Hi Bombi,

Welcome to Susan's This is a great place to talk and get valuable info as you continue on your journey of self discovery and acceptance. If you haven't already please review the site rules and as Shelly said be sure to check out the WIKI. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at the amount of info.

QuoteShe says she still wants a husband not a girlfriend.

Sounds like you have a bit of a problem there. Perhaps you could elaborate on how you are reconciling that with your transition. Again welcome, fix yourself a cup of tea or other relaxing beverage, sit down, take your shoes off and set a spell.


Good Journey,

Cassie

Hello Bombi.

Welcome, welcome, welcome.

I think that you will find everyone here very friendly and helpful.  Don't be afraid to join in the forums and feel free to start your own topics on information, questions, or simply to add your point of view.

I am in a similar situation as you find yourself.  My wife still wants a husband but knows that I have changed for ever and that the husband she once knew doesn't exist.  But having said that we continue to be happily married and are pushing our 33rd year at this.  It's not an easy road but it's not impossible either.  Just remember the two big C's - Communication, and Compromises.

Chat later

Steph

I want to thankyou so much for your warm welcome. It's great to hear from people facing similiar challenges.
I can,t believe how great you look in your photographs. When I get the courage I'llpost one. Thankyou again, girls.