[The First Aria]

By the same token, Clara, it may take a lifetime to realize one is TG or overcome the denial. And the degree, I believe may also change, although that may simply be connected to the realization or denial overcoming process as well.

Yup, it took me 66 years to realize I was transgender. It's only now looking back that I can see that I was TG all along, but unwilling to consciously acknowledge it.

Clara

Maybe, but I also feel one has to be careful not to fall for the "next fad". Just because someone says polka dots are in fashion, should I get rid of all my clothes just to buy polka dot clothes??

I am NOT saying that is anyone's case here, but I am a firm believer that if butter is to turn to gold, who am I to think that I should buy all the butter just in hope's it does?? Or that I am wiser or smarter than most and can make it so due to some "cosmic connection" that I alone possess.

I think everyone should have the rights or privilege of not being pigeon holed or forced to accept things just because it right, or true of those who band together in a common cause says so.

It is because of the last statement, that I truly think most counselors and psychologists are good at playing games while not truly understanding the nature of what they are bloviating about.

My motto is live and let live as long as it does not impede my neighbor.