SouthernGirl,
I'm going to agree with everyone in suggesting counselling before taking any further steps . You don't say how you present yourself at the moment but to consider living life as a woman you need to to be totally comfortable with being out presenting as a woman . For me it's the only way in finding a balance with your feelings and needs and it also gives your partner a chance to come to terms with it . She appears to be supportive at the moment and it also appears you are relying on her for support and encouragement , perhaps you should consider how you would feel without that , going it alone is hard . Jean makes a very good point about dealing with the truth , transition wasn't for her and she was honest with herself , no harm in accepting social transition is all you need to live a happy and comfortable life . Hormones do not solve all your problems , they might help you to resolve issues but they also could unsettle the balance you have , everyone reacts differently .
