As I mentioned a few months ago, I am currently separated from my wife due to the obvious issues. I have now been living for several months in my own apartment. Whether or not I am willing to call myself "transgender," l am continuing to struggle with the issue of my dual male/female personae. This is not something that most people can tolerate in a relationship. Therefore I have resumed going to my TG support group meetings (in addition to seeing a therapist) - since that's the only place where I can talk to people who understand.
Meanwhile, the anonymity of my new surroundings has allowed me the freedom to be Maggie, both privately and in public, whenever I please. So far I have succeeded in publicly presenting myself as female without any problem.
Here is a recent picture of me in my apartment.
I have found that being Maggie relieves my anxiety and stress, thereby enabling me to focus and to work more productively. Life would be much less complicated if I could do that in my male persona (or alternatively, if the world would just accept us as we are).
Here's wishing us all a happier New Year.
Maggie