Thank you Kim
I would say it is more the typical stiff upper lip, within the UK, it is the sort of thing that is not spoken about.
Sorry If I gave the impression I had not seen a therapist, I have but not until I had a bout of depression, a few things were going on in my life at the time. It was at this point that I realised, with help from the therapist, that I needed to seek medical help with my transition, I had done all I could, but I needed more and I was not prepared to self medicate.And Nigella I know you're not putting down others for seeing therapists, but you seem to be quite proud that you've never had to?
The majority of my transition has been through self help, and yes I will admit I am proud of that fact.
I would never dream of putting anyone down for seeking therapy, I believe it is a brave person that admits they need help from someone else.
If anyone has taken offence or thought I was unsympathetic, I do apologise, I was just interested to see how much people have done for themselves.