Helena Gwyn
10-15-2014, 03:13 AM
Well, yesterday, I had a talk with my therapist about my experiences from last month, ending with the best moment of my life last Friday when Helena finally came out in public.
It was emotional for both of us. Seeing me with wig, make-up and fully dressed on the pictures moved her intensely as it still does me. She couldn't stop looking at the pictures because they seemed 'right', just as it felt 'right' for me. She compared me with a caterpillar turning into a butterfly. The process of coming out of the cocoon is extremely painful for the butterfly, but once out they can fly freely with all their beauty and elegance, and that's what I've done. I'm coming out, I'm being born, it's time to fly. The session ended with a heartfelt hug and joy on both sides, but is written in my heart forever.
I have an appointment with my doctor next week to prolong my sick-leave (for my recent burn-out) and to inform her of my emotional journey so far concerning my gender-identity. Dealing with all these emotional changes cost me a lot of energy and teaching is emotionally not an option now. I'm planning on starting my transition. It's what feels right. I've always wanted this, wished for it, hoped for it, but never dared to let it out. After my experiences so far, I can only say that living my life as a man feels like a prison, dull, grey and locked up. I know I might have had just a few experiences, but what can I say, the heart wants what the heart wants.
It was emotional for both of us. Seeing me with wig, make-up and fully dressed on the pictures moved her intensely as it still does me. She couldn't stop looking at the pictures because they seemed 'right', just as it felt 'right' for me. She compared me with a caterpillar turning into a butterfly. The process of coming out of the cocoon is extremely painful for the butterfly, but once out they can fly freely with all their beauty and elegance, and that's what I've done. I'm coming out, I'm being born, it's time to fly. The session ended with a heartfelt hug and joy on both sides, but is written in my heart forever.
I have an appointment with my doctor next week to prolong my sick-leave (for my recent burn-out) and to inform her of my emotional journey so far concerning my gender-identity. Dealing with all these emotional changes cost me a lot of energy and teaching is emotionally not an option now. I'm planning on starting my transition. It's what feels right. I've always wanted this, wished for it, hoped for it, but never dared to let it out. After my experiences so far, I can only say that living my life as a man feels like a prison, dull, grey and locked up. I know I might have had just a few experiences, but what can I say, the heart wants what the heart wants.