Thursday I had a long talk with one of my sisters and I finally told some one other than my wife and kids that I was Transgender. She told me she loved me no matter what and nothing would change that. I wanted to tell her so much more, but I could tell I was overloading her so I pulled back. She said it was a bit of a shock, and a lot to process, but she would support me. I can feel some of the weight lifting off of my shoulders, and I was smiling the rest of the day. I never realized how much I was holding back and keeping inside me.
You see, back in September I had a mild stroke. Then back in April I had a larger one. And I've just returned to work. And having a stroke made me realize how short life was and that I needed to live my life for me. So, I have made the choice to tell all my brothers and sisters. I'm not sure about my mother and father though, because I don't think either one of them would handle it well.
One down three to go.
On Friday, I was having lunch with my wife and I noticed our waitress at her ear pierced up high. I pointed it out to my wife, and told her I always wanted to do my ear like that. So she looked me in the eye and told me that I should do it. So I did.
I can't believe how happy I am. After everything I've been through I finally feel like I'm starting to live my own life. And, it's looking really good.
Thanks for listening. Peace.
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