Emma

Hi Dawn, My story parallels yours very closely. I had plenty of girlfriends growing up and in college but always knew I was hiding a powerful inner secret that had to remain hidden. So, while I loved them and enjoyed being with them I was unable to really be my self and despite their best efforts I would grow resentful and depressed, and break it off. I do wish I was born female, and have wished this since I was about three years old. And I'm coming to terms these days with my desires but uncertain about "what I really am." It's a tough place to be, isn't it? Anyway, thank you for writing your blog post and hope to see you writing more. Best, Emma

Dear Eve, Thank you for sharing your story. I think it's really helpful for me to hear your openness. I've wanted to be a girl since preschool but now, over a half-century later (OMG!) I wasn't able to do much about it due to the shame I carried. So many therapists and psychiatrists that I saw for depression and even behind those closed doors I was unable to fully express my deepest and truest feelings. But that's part of my story and I'm writing to congratulate you on being so brave and true to yourself. It takes an incredible amount of courage to be yourself. Best, Emma