I have been following Lariann since 1997.
I have admired your dedication and I am happy
for you. I have had a very rough time myself.
Was full-time in 92 for 2 years and because
of lack of personal support and being alone,
transitioned back to living as a male. It has been
very hard for me since that time. A couple failed
relationships and a failed marriage. The good news
is that I met a wonderful woman about 7 months ago
that understands and supports my need to be me.
I told her from the very beginning about being
transgendered. At first she did not understand
and felt much stress in accepting. Although I loved
her very much, I felt I was being untrue to myself
if I had to pretend to be someone that I was not.
I left her one day with just a note and moved to
Alaska of all places! Once I arrived, I felt so
detached and missed her so very much. We spent 2
weeks on the phone for hours a night sharing our
feelings about what happened and how we feel about
one another. I have now returned and we are rebuilding
our relationship. This time it is so different. She
realizes that it is the woman that she loves and that
this person is the real me. I explained to her the
hardships of transitioning into full-time, but she
wants me to take baby steps to reaching my goals.
A loving and supportive relationship can make all
the difference and I look forward to taking this
journey once more. You look wonderful Lariann, and
best of luck to you and your SO in your new life.
Laura
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