Bri, it sounds like you are discovering that, despite the challenges, you are much happier when you are expressing your true self. More motivated too! Five miles! I am impressed. I raise my glass to you, sister (tequila sunrise, in case your wondering). Well done. 😀
On being misgendered, remember that most of the time, it's not malicious. Usually, it's simple ignorance. Less often, it's just inconsiderate people not caring how it affects us. In any case, a polite request, "Please. You'd be doing me a favor if you addressed me as 'ma'am", or miss, she, her, as context dictates. Most people will realize their mistake and apologize. Even the assholes will realize that their crassness has been noted by someone with more grace and class than they displayed.
