Hello BN,
Some news.
Making a transition is a long road.
I have been declared, in the French health system, as in gender transition since August 16, 2022.
I did not suffer from significant dysphoria, like others here or elsewhere, a lot of questioning around the age of 22/23 more than when I was young.
Feelings and aspects of life continually come back to my mind.
Since 2016, 2018 and 2020, French laws have changed a lot for transgender people and the fact that we talk about them more in the media. As I didn't know what I was at the time, I followed a normal life, I got married, I was married for 22 years, now I'm free.
It's been 1 year since I came out to my direct colleagues, friends and family, now I am and live as a woman 24/7.
Almost all of my papers were changed, even my pay slip was changed.
I am still considered male by the state, but that should change by February 14, 2024, the date on which I go to court for my gender change. This will be the last step for my papers with an F and not an M on my identity card and the recognition of my female gender by the French health system.
A short time ago, I had a video meeting with a surgeon for a vaginoplasty, it was to make contact, the next appointment will be in person in mid-March I hope, that we can start to discuss a date for the operation.
I have made several trips for work, including last week, in a company 95% made up of men.
They never suspected who I was, for them, there was a woman in front of them.
Even, when I explained the movements and the functioning of the mechanical system that me and my team installed, I told them that we could speak informally (a habit between technicians from my past), they answered me, like I was a lady, they were going to continue to greet me. Respect for women.
Some people think that BN is good for them, that’s no longer my feeling.
I am now, too, on other networks to pursue a new life as a woman.
Some here on BN are taking the path of transition, even if they don't want to admit it.
I will continue to publish on BN, when it is worth it.
2023 was a year of great change, 2024 will be continuity.
And I think that the changes due to hormones will have their results within 3 to 4 years, that's good, I will be retired.
A very special thought to:
Liz, who has to have surgery
Lotus, which has to face a lot of problems
Lara, and these demons
And to all those who have problems, but with whom I have never been able to communicate
Once again, Happy New Year 2024.
Here are some photos to wait until the next news.
Kisses to all
Jennifer