So I finally came out to the rest of my family. It was not an easy thing to do, and will take many years before everything settles down and I'm accepted for the woman that I am, but I am out! It feels great! ok, so my plan is to start hrt somewhere in the next month. i don't really need the letter, or the blood tests to get sprio and estrogen, but i'd like to play it safe, so by january i'll be on my way, finally! just wanted to share. i'm ecstatic right now.