I shall do multiple replies here.
Thank you Angela for your contribution so glad you didn't hold back.
Chrissy. Noted and I may follow through.
SirDonna. You crack me up with your humour.
Di. Thank you.
From previous posts I have outlined my situation regarding the amount of interaction with others.
I decided (like many others coming out) to do this on my own terms. I have began by telling close friends that I am going to be presenting as Philipa.
To that end I will present Philipa as a fait accompli.
I don't think I have said I wouldn't see people (I will have said I am prepared to loose friends if they don't accept my life change)
I have lived in this house for over 22 years and I am on nodding terms with my neighbours so again not an issue. As for any other interaction I will just be another face in the crowd.
You have all in your own way helped me decide on my next course of action.
Thank you. Philipa.