Hi
Friday night I went to my first gathering with other LBGT's. I had found their site when I first started looking for answers three months ago and had been thinking about going there.
I was very nervous, not knowing I would fit in or belong (still struggling with the new me), but somehow I also felt I had to go. I went as boy, don't have a full outfit yet, and not ready to go out as girl.
It was a very pleasant evening, had a few conversations with several people, and it felt nice to finally be able to talk about these desires without the fear of being judged.
I was also spoken to as Helena and honestly this made me feel warm and 'giggly' somehow.
Seeing other CD'ers or those transitioned or in transition, somehow convinced me I really want this. It's hard to describe. Four months ago I would have never considered to go there, now, more and more I feel like I'm finally going home, whatever that means for me. It's frightening, hard to believe, difficult to accept and again somehow crystal clear and inevitable. I don't want to hide anymore.
Just wanted to share this and for now I consider going again next month.