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I just thought I would introduce myself.
I am the wife of a transexual. I have been with my partner for 19 years and 3 months and I've been married for 10 years. My partner and I have been on many a roller coaster together and riden the ups and downs of transitioning in a society that can be quiet cruel at times. We support one another through the tough times and we are still in love and holding on to our relationship. We have and still are on a long journey to gain family acceptance but at the moment we have a relationship with them that is tollerable until it comes to family events or being in the public eye and then things become progressively awkward.
My partner was cross dressing when I first met her but was only diagnosed by a gender clinic as gender dysphoric in 2011. She is now on hormones and is nearly the end of hair removal treatment. She has her first referral for surgery in March.
I have pretty much done the journey of supporting my partner alone whilst also supporting family and friends who have found it difficult to understand. I have experienced all kinds of reactions, emotions, denial, anger you name it from all parties but my reason for posting on here is not for sympathy. If I can answer, help, support or just be a shoulder to those who are feeling alone or in the dark and give people hope that there is light at the end of the tunnel then maybe more family and partners will stay and give the support that Trans people need. Its not easy I know and sometimes you really feel like 'beam me up scottie' but you only need to remember that this is still the person you fell in love with, they are still your friend, this is still your son, daughter, uncle whoever. Don't let society dictate who you are and what you should be. You need to be strong and but you'll be a better person for iy. :-)
Please ask whatever questions you like. It will be great to meet and talk to you all.....x
