Reply To: How Do You Know if You Are Trans?
First Paula let me say welcome. Second I commend you for being honest with yourself. The trans umbrella is pretty wide these days and encompasses many different sub-groups. The question is where under that umbrella, you feel comfortable.
The most important piece of advice I can give anyone is to be honest with yourself and live your own life.
Many in the community will give you advise and encourage you along various paths because that worked for them or that’s what others told them. It’s your life, It’s your family. You have to find the balance point in there. Just because others have made certain choices doesn’t mean they are right for you. Some find counseling helps. I like to find someone who helps me challenge my beliefs to clear up any uncertainty in my mind. A councilor shouldn’t lead you down a path, but help you find your path.
There are events that you might find helpful with workshops on makeup, clothes, hormones, etc… these can be fun and educational. But come home and think about what you have seen and heard before you take action.
Good luck
MelissaD
