I am very, very happy for you!  😃Doubly!  Going slow, one thing at a time works.  There is no rush there, that I know, or at least I think so.  
 
	Yeah, heard the same news which is very disheartening.  I saw the same thing in the 70's to 90's with trying to write out gays and lesbians; didn't work there and it won't work with transgenders, either.  BUT...we have to speak up and out! I have no idea what the "true " numbers are of transgenders and those exploring their gender identity, but I believe it is significant. I've already penned a letter to my congresswoman, a Republican, whom I know well.  She will think about what I said, and it will perhaps give her some perspective on the issue. I think she all ready knows, but may help to sway the "agenda" on this issue.  I have also written President Trump and Melania separately. I won't leave the US; still the best country I know of; but I will fight for my rights and the rights of all that make us what we are. Stay and help make us a Trans Welcoming Country.  No government is ever going to write who I am out of existence, that's for sure!