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Rhythm

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9. I fall into a similar pattern...
Tue Oct 15, 2013, 10:52 AM
Oct 2013

I've trans-identified since i was a little kid.
Still feel like this 'female form' is a gorilla suit with the zipper stuck, but i've made my peace with that.

My better-half and i have been together for over 14 yrs...
When we first met, i was in the midst of a ham-handed, year-long unguided attempt at FtM transition.
After we got together, she told me she didn't care what the outside husk appeared to be, because what she loved most was the 'me' between my ears.
I subsequently ended that transition experiment, and have not repeated it...
it's no longer necessary for my mental health.

I just am who i am...




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I thought I couldn't be out, but wish I had been. xfundy Oct 2013 #1
Would if i could... *hugs* Rhythm Oct 2013 #5
Out Fearless Oct 2013 #2
I'm out to those who need to know. LeftofObama Oct 2013 #3
No one would even consider the possibility that I could be straight. nt Zorra Oct 2013 #4
Like! nt Vanje Oct 2013 #13
All the way out now, but deeply closeted when young. Old Union Guy Oct 2013 #6
+1 Fearless Oct 2013 #14
all the way out mitchtv Oct 2013 #7
Both trans and lesbian, but only out as lesbian and not as trans - but only when asked MillennialDem Oct 2013 #8
I fall into a similar pattern... Rhythm Oct 2013 #9
I'm mtf and transitioned myself. I'm glad you have found peace without it though MillennialDem Oct 2013 #10
Wishing you luck as you transform yourself and your life :-) Rhythm Oct 2013 #11
I'm out all over Vanje Oct 2013 #12
In retrospect, I think Elton John was speaking to this - pinto Oct 2013 #15
Out to about here: NCLefty Oct 2013 #16
Hi NCLefty!!! Rhythm Oct 2013 #17
It's been awhile dmchugh70508 Oct 2013 #18
Welcome to DU gopiscrap Oct 2013 #19
Welcome! RKP5637 Oct 2013 #20
Welcome to the neighborhood!!! Rhythm Oct 2013 #22
very very out La Lioness Priyanka Oct 2013 #21
And very, very awesome! Rhythm Oct 2013 #23
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