Hi, Juanita.  Welcome to Susan's. 

I'm retired from several jobs for Uncle Sugar, too.  And I started dressing about 9 or 10.  I always figured I was CD but now know I'm TS and have never been happier. 

This is a good place to explore and maybe help find the real you buried in there somewhere.  It certainly has helped me.  People have been very nice to me when I have whined about how tough this is.  

So settle down, pull up a keyboard, and see what works for you.  Good luck! 

- Kate