(24-12-2021, 05:46 PM)Sonya Wrote:Thank you both for your kind and thoughtful responses. I think you are right that some loss will be inevitable, but I cannot do a clean break, there's too much at stake, and I'm at a point in life where starting from scratch would be extremely difficult if not impossible.
Work wise I've built a successful career over the last 15+ years which I can't throw away, however, my field - at least I'd like to think - is more open/accomodating of LGBTQ+ people, so I don't anticipate huge issues there, maybe a salary drop due to ingrained missoginy, but not much more.
Direct family is also not terrible; the only person left I truly care about is my father, and I think he'd struggle, but ultimately understand that I need to transition to be happy.
Friends is another kettle of fish entirely, I think I might lose close to 50%, and no less than 25-30% of them.
My SO and stepdaugther..... that's where it'd hurt most.
So far I intend to start therapy in January, and continue with my NBE program. Hopefully I can delay comming out until my stepdaughter starts college (3.5 yrs), but I'm afraid this ship has left the dock, and however long it takes to complete the journey, it's not coming back.
Happy holidays everyone!
Hi Sonya,
Happy holidays to you too!
I sent you a private message.
-Kay