Hi Rachel,
This is not a light issue by any means.
My family knows my situation, and somehow I don't think they really seem to care. The only thing they seem to nag me about is when are they going to have grand kids? That question kind of hurts a little.
My close friends also know about me, and are oddly fascinated.
I will never, under any circumstances, tell my employer that I am a CD/TG, because of the business culture in my industry sector. it's too small and everyone knows everybody, and news travels faster than fire. My job provides some nice perks and a pension, so I really don't want to give it up. When I'm, retired, maybe I'll do the full time thing, and everyone knows.
I've put up with growing my hair out for over a year, and my company president ribs at me all the time when I wear a ponytail. But I did it, I'm doing it, and I'm, living life on my terms.
