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Dear Michele, ONE OUT OF THREE people are estranged from a family member. Have gone ten years without speaking to my brothers (I have no sisters), and some of them I have reconciled, others I have not, due to my being a Lesbian. The interesting part is that they do not speak to each other. My mother's side of the family I am estranged from because I am Gay, and all my Gay cousins have moved to Portland, Oregon. Went to my last family reunion and watched my family be cruel to the Black American wife of a cousin and the biker club member of another cousin. To me, THAT is NOT family. Was tempted to tell my brother who took me that I wanted to go for a walk and LOOK FOR THE RAINBOW FLAG, as that is my REAL family! Choosing a family of CHOICE is the challenge many people have, T/LGB or not! It WILL get better! You have friends here. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Your friend, Monica

Hi DeeDee, Glad you found us! It is exciting to finally acknowledge and become our authentic selves, isn’t it? We are blessed to be living in this day and age when the tide is finally shifting toward tolerance, acceptance, and dare I say welcome of transgender people. You look terrific in your photos! Emma

Hello and welcome, Your partner is so very fortunate to have you as theirs. So many spouses cannot handle the transitions that you she are doing. I think it will be terrific to read your blog. Hopefully we will provide feedback and comments that will help you both. I’m a bit older than you. At 61 I’ve only come to terms with my being transgender over the past 3-4 years. My dear wife of 21 years and I will be divorced by the end of this year. She supports, understands, and loves me, but emotionally she can’t deal with my being trans. I’ve moved, and started my HRT about two months ago. It is so scary to come into yourself as a woman. What style am I? Am I appropriate? What fits? !!! I love hearing how you support each other. Hugs, Emma