Second appointment and still a lot of work to do

[KaraK]

So to begin my Christmas marathon, I had my second appointment with my therapist this morning. She asked things about my family, how I felt about them, if I had any clue about links between my struggle and some family background... It's hard to express how I feel, I'm quite fine today because Christmas is my favorite period of the year but I still have this persistent feeling of being trapped in the wrong body even if I managed to act like I was expected to during 25 years.
Now that I came out to my parents and some friends, it's lighter than before but everyday whenI'm not working, or riding it comes back "who am I? What can I do? Can I lost what I have to change? Does this possible transition will end my struggle?..."

I'm not alone but totally lost with myself, I got to work on it and write all my thoughts to organize, share with my therapist and chose the right path to be happier and who I really am.

Anyway, I hope everything goes like you expected to for Christmas!

Love and Merry Christmas!

[Kaitlyn Michele]

Merry xmas Kara!!! Keep working and it will all come together!!!! It really will!!

[I Am Paula]

Merry Christmas.
When your feelings start to overwhelm you, remind yourself that you are on the way.

[Jorja]

Merry Christmas, Kara

Keep working toward your answers. They are inside of you and only you can answer those questions. You are well on your way to success no matter what path you chose to follow.

[Emma Beth]

Merry Christmas, Kara.

You will figure things out. Just give it some time.

[Rachel Smith]

Keep working with your therapist and searching inside of yourself that is where the answers are found. It took me a little more then a year to find my answers. Take your time, be honest with yourself and your therapist and you will find the RIGHT answers for you.

[KaraK]

Thanks! Your support means a lot to me. I'll keep working on me with her and find the answers. But 2015 will be better than 2014 without lies for my parents, sister, myself...

[Frances]

Almost four years post-op here and still a lot of work to do.

[flatlander_48]

K:

As I understand, you are 25. It has taken ALL of you life to get to this point. Therefore, figuring out who you are and what you need to do will not be the work of a moment. But, by being honest and thoughtful, there will be progress. However, remember that Life and events may not always take us in the direction that we want to go, but likely it is the direction in which we need to go...