Gradually Making the Transition

[Laura B.]

Hi everyone,

I'm so happy, I've started my transition again. I first started about 14 years ago and had to put it on hold for family reasons. Then I was seeing a gender therapist and took hormones for a total of about 8 months but I wasn't living as woman. I started seeing a gender therapist again about 5 months ago and should be back on hormones soon. I have been living as a woman about 70% of the time now (I am not yet out at work and with some family members). I now have three groups of people in my life, those that know only my male self, those that know me only as Laura, and those that know me both ways. Life is good. Yesterday I had my first doctor's appointment with my GP as Laura. She was very supportive. My wife has been very supportive also and has become very accustomed to going out with me as Laura.

I know I have the toughest times ahead yet with work and family but so far it has been encouraging and people have been very understanding.

Sorry this is long but I just wanted to share and I hope perhaps to hear from others on a similar journey. Thanks,:)

Laura B.

[CaptLex]

Sorry this is long but I just wanted to share and I hope perhaps to hear from others on a similar journey. Thanks,:)

Laura B.
You call that long? Stick around and you'll see some epic novels. :heehee:

Congratulations and good luck to you, Laura. :)

[Sharon]

Very cool, Laura -- I'm very happy for you. :)

[Dawn D.]

Wonderful Laura! It must have seemed like holding yourself hostage to have to wait so long knowing that you really wanted to go through with it anyway. I'm not sure I would have had as much fortitude. You are a very strong person. Enjoy your journey!



Dawn

[morgan51]

I am slowly becomming the person I really am I can understand the waiting and long term commitment considering the family and children waiting for work place acceptance etc. It just seems that at some point I just had to say this is who I really am and go fort it I am so happy my immediate family is accepting I just wish those farther removed would be accepting but then they never have been. being a guy with breasts is a challenge and I am learning to live with them as they emerge It is like starting to live life all over again hope to do it right this time. I sure appreciate all the members on this board for thier support and experiences this gave me the courage to persue my path. Morgan

[Jena11]

Morgan thanks for sharing, I really feel the same way. I am making progress slowly and making certain that I take care of me. Jen