I would just like to introduce myself to the crowd. I've been working on coming to terms with my gender issues since I was very young. Some of my earliest memories involve me wishing I were a girl. Throughout my young life, I repressed my feelings and tried to get along like a typical boy. I was never very good at it though, and growing up in the south can be hell for someone who doesn't mesh with typical southern values.
During my teen years, my feelings really manifested. At first I would only allow myself to accept my feelings as sexual fantasies. As I grew older, these feelings persisted and got stronger. Eventually, I came to accept that I am a woman.
When I met the woman who eventually became my wife, the first thing I told her about me was that I feel the need to be a woman. I guess she found this interesting, because she kept talking to me. As our marriage has gone on, we have explored my gender together, and it has been so liberating.
I feel like I'm at a crossroads now. I want to be who I really am. I've started seeing a therapist, who is very encouraging. I've attended a support group, but I am really awkward socially, so I didn't gain much. I've started taking small steps toward transition. I'm letting my hair grow and taking better care of myself. I want to have my beard removed soon too.
Well, thanks for reading. I look forward to talking with everyone!
