Reply To: Hi, I’m not sure

[Paulette Parfois]

Hallo en welkom van Paulette! That was one of the most heartfelt introductions I read in a very long while, and what is significant about it is you pretty much summed up what most of us have experienced over the years. I think you will find this to be a very welcoming and loving place to share your cares and concerns. I know you are apprehensive about the journey on which you have embarked, but I have learned with the passing of time that the older I get the less I really care what others think (short of family). And yes, it is an awkward and delicate matter to want to reveal the ‘true’ you to your loved ones. In fact you will discover it is the MAJOR issue facing many of the girls here at CDH. This is followed closely by the fear of not “passing”. As I am sure you are aware, there is no universal solution to your dilemma. However, I have learned that by taking ‘baby steps’ and ‘testing the water’ at each step, it is sometimes possible to reveal yourself with a minimum of conflict. I look forward to hearing how you are progressing in your journey! Hugs, Paulette