Maybe it's because I'm an old lady and I started CDing late in life. But I've thrown "being in control" out the window.
Selfish, I don't know. I still try to befriend other people and help where I can, the only difference is, now I'm wearing a skirt.

Many years ago, I was attending a lecture and the speaker said, "Yes, this is a selfish program. Because, if you can't help yourself, you can't help anyone else."

So, if never being in denial, loving myself, being aware and accepting who I am, and sharing my love with others, is selfish, so be it.

Since I've gone from unaware, to acceptence, to pink fog, to being a "normal lady" in a matter of months, I just live my life as a fem person 24/7, and love it.