I think that is my primary reason for transitioning so late in life . As a previous poster said , "Family is everything ". I grew up in a religious family and believe me , they would have never accepted me and when they found my cross dressing , they really let my then wife know of their displeasure . I'm a parent myself . My son doesn't want me to dress but he knows of it . I have found a doctor to prescribe H R T . I don't flaunt my changes publicly, I'm at least at peace with myself . I'm not looking for drastic changes either , at my age . Still, my families needs come first ............... ellen