I can't believe that I finally got to the point where I can say I transitioned a month ago.Christmas Eve I gave myself my transition as a Christmas gift. I hadn't planned it in fact I was going to transition over spring break after I had obtained a legal name change.I went to my therapist the day before and she said why don't you just transition? So I asked myself why don't I just transition? I finally realized the only thing that was holding me back was petty excuses I kept making up.After the first few days I had an oh my god what the hell am I doing moment.It lasted maybe fifteen minutes then I thought just finally being myself at that point I decided to hold my head up high and you go girl.Nancy Cole is right about getting out and making friends but I've met some great ones online.I've been volunteering at an lgbt center and am a member of a trans group. I also belong to multiple groups at the college I attend and do volunteer work through them.Getting out and socializing is great for boosting your confidence and helping you build a support net of caring supportive friends.I still have some small confidence issues but I am far happier then I've been in a long time.I had planned on doing some writing over the winter break but got swept up by my transition and friends. Eventually I will return to writing but I am far to busy right now between school and volunteer work.It really does get better even if sometimes it takes a little longer to get there.
Lisa