[flamesabers]

Kari,

It's good to hear the path ahead of you is bright and promising.

My psychiatrist simply asked me why, if I'm female, would I continue to be male (what I've never wanted) rather than BE female inside and out but present as male (or tomboy) as needed. It was a valid question to which I had no good answer.

From our prior talks, I think a reason why you have continued to present as male in the past is because you didn't want to alienate your wife and children. Now that your wife is aware and accepting of your true self, it sounds like going the transition route at your own pace is the most sensible path for you.