[Samantha Rogers]

Clara, I understand what you are saying, and in your case it makes perfect sense. And this is not to in any way deny the intellectual and emotional struggles you have and do and will face, But for most people facing transition, I think the the situation may be more complicated. You enjoy a financial security not reliant upon the approval of others who may look negatively on girls like us. You have a wife who seems supportive and willing to go the distance to ensure your happiness. And you and I and others like us are now in the third act of our lives with not nearly so many years ahead to be concerned about. You have some very important advantages. And on top of that, as is my situation as well, we spent a lifetime able to, to one degree or another, cope with our GID. I am guessing that there are plenty of girls whose GID is way stronger and less manageable. And I am certain there are many with far more troubling personal relationship issues, financial and work issues, and in environments far less conducive to transition. I believe it is to this vast majority of girls that the advice is tendered. For many, at least as I see it, the transition path is strewn with life altering and often devastating obstacles, and really should be considered seriously and not embarked upon lightly or without the most powerful and undeniable need.
Again, I dont mean to underestimate the difficulties for anyone, least of all you, sis. Just pointing out there are many whose difficulties make ours pale in comparison. I regularly remember the girl I drove to see her doctor whose transition had lost her everything in the world and left her literally homeless.
This is no easy thing for any of us. But for some it is way harder than for others.
My heart breaks for all of them. We, none of us, asked for this, did we?

Hugs

Sammie