What finally got me to start transitioning was weight of the knowledge that I'd always wanted to be a girl, & would not & could not be content or happy as a man.

Therapy & self-care made realization easier. When much of the rest of my life made me happy, it was stark how unhappy my gender made me.

When I first talked about transition with my mom, she had a bunch of practical health-related questions. I ended up sending her your guide.