Quote Originally Posted by Lorileah View Post
I have great respect for those who have or are going to have SRS in any manner. However some of us just do not see the reason the spend that kind of money for what little time we may have here. If you cannot respect the fact that there are a few of us who see age as a reason to not have surgery, then you really have a narrow mind. That's my excuse and I am sticking to it
Most of what you've described isn't truly age. Your response is also strongly focused on surgery and, to a lesser extent, hormones. I can understand that, as I mentioned them in the OP itself, but neither are necessary for transition.

In writing this, I realize how strongly I feel about social transition vs. all the rest. To me, the barrier IS social transition. After all, it's possible to undergo SRS and take hormones without ever living as a woman. HRT and SRS may convey considerable benefit - or not, depending on your goals, something you've illustrated very well. I recently wrote to someone that SRS was an affirmation of what they had already become. That is how I would regard itself for myself as well, best case.