From: "Miller, Jeffrey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
What it really boils down to, in the end, is that in one mode, I don't "fit" and in another, I do. Its
about societal pressures, about role models, about relationships and interactions and perceptions and spirit and energy.. and doesn't lend itself well to explanation (as is evidenced by the reams of "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus" type books, humor, and themes through the ages)
Since I find this fascinating and you volunteered to answer questions, I have some for you (though please don't feel obligated to answer all or any of them if I'm bothering you)...
Have you tried this before? If you haven't, how do you know you will fit better by switching? Do you expect/intend the switch to be a (semi-)permanent/long term one, or do you see this as an experiment?
When did you first realize you felt this way? Does your family know? Are they supportive? How about your workplace?
Nope, not at all. I kind of figure that in some ways, I have a responsibility to answer any/all questions. I don't mind, honest :) If you want to ask something in private, feel free to email me offlist.
As I said, don't feel obligated to answer...
Not to mention other things that may or may not be there! ;) ..but seriously, most people do tend to think of surgery as the big bug-a-boo; most of my friends have been slightly squicked by the whole thing until they understood that no, this has nothing to do with somehow hating my plumbing, or wanting a different set of bits down there, and has everything to do with being free to be myself.
> And I KNOW that I'd never start wearing high heels. : )
Me either - I'm the jeans-n-tshirt "comfortable sneakers" type ;)
So will you mostly be dressing the same? What changes will switching entail for you? I guess you will adopt a female name?
I'd say "I wish you luck", but that seems a bit inapplicable under the circumstances, so maybe "I hope it all works out for you" is better. Anyway, I hope it all works out for you!
-bryon
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