Bryony, I respect and accept your position. I also agree that there should be more than just two options. The one thing we all have in common is that we're all different. Some want to fully transition. Some want both breasts and a functioning penis while presenting as either female or male, or want to be able to pull off either depending on the situation. Some just want or need to satisfy secret or repressed longings and don't care how the world views them. Some place the needs/wants of others higher than their own desires, or vice-versa.
Everyone needs to plot their own course. While I appreciate those who want to give warnings about the potential hazards along the way or problems that they've run into, it's still up to each of us to do what we feel is best based on our individual circumstances. I take Chrissie's post as one person's warning of things that could happen to people in a similar position, and Bryony's lesson that you can find peace without requiring a full transition (and for some a partial transition IS their full transition), and that it's always in good character to keep the feelings of others in mind when making such an important decision.
The advice I'd give to anyone is:
Learn as much as you can before making a decision, and maintain your resolve while following through with that decision.
Keep your ears open for advice from those who are on or have already walked a similar path.
If aiming for a full transition, it's best to start sooner rather than later, but do it because deep down you feel it's who you really are, and not for any other reason.
Use your own best judgement.
Best wishes to all.
Everyone needs to plot their own course. While I appreciate those who want to give warnings about the potential hazards along the way or problems that they've run into, it's still up to each of us to do what we feel is best based on our individual circumstances. I take Chrissie's post as one person's warning of things that could happen to people in a similar position, and Bryony's lesson that you can find peace without requiring a full transition (and for some a partial transition IS their full transition), and that it's always in good character to keep the feelings of others in mind when making such an important decision.
The advice I'd give to anyone is:
Learn as much as you can before making a decision, and maintain your resolve while following through with that decision.
Keep your ears open for advice from those who are on or have already walked a similar path.
If aiming for a full transition, it's best to start sooner rather than later, but do it because deep down you feel it's who you really are, and not for any other reason.
Use your own best judgement.
Best wishes to all.