You can talk all you want about choices and reasons why not to transition. But if you are truly TS, then you will have no choice but to transition. The variables will be timing, denial and acceptance of the condition and how well you can mitigate the GD. There will come a time when the only way to mitigate that inner calling is to transition. Identity is ingrained in our core. Like trying to hold down a beach ball underwater. It can only be held down so long until it breaks free and rises to the surface.
Transition itself has levels and those that do leap will find the level that they feel comfortable. Timetables are also variable due to medical, and financial considerations.
Melissa mentioned freedom and just the declaration that you are transitioning is liberating. But transition will eliminate only the GD. The other stressors in life will still be there and need to be dealt with.
If one can take the steps necessary to improve the quality of their life without needing to socially live as a female 24/7. That is terrific. But for many of us the only way to improve our quality of life is to socially transition and live out lives as women.
