I have crossdressed on-and-off my whole life. As it becomes clear that I have less days on earth ahead of me than behind me, I am finally being honest with myself. I have admitted that I am transgender and I've started my transition. As part of my transition I changed my name. A re-birth, so to speak. I have been on here as Amy Marino for months but keeping the name Amy presented problems for retaining relationships post-transition. So please don't think the name change is anything shady, it's just me taking a needed, meaningful step in my transition process.