[KellyT]

I have always considered myself female even though I have a male attachment. If I could afford the surgery I would not be bothered with it. I would not hesitate to get the surgery as well. Gender dysphoria is something I tried to ignore during my childhood but as I got older it manifested into me accepting who I am.

I don't want tits for the sake of looking in the mirror and masturbating or even dressing a certain way even though I did for many years. Now that I am on hormones I don't feel the need to substitute image for reality. I am who I am and estrogen makes me feel whole. The results of this therapy may produce large breasts or maybe not. My only consideration for taking estrogen is that it brings me peace. And yes, I have always wanted to be a woman. Not a shemale, not transgender, not anything but a woman.

We all know that my wants are impossible but your question asked which do I identify with. Female of course or why am I doing something that makes me a target in our society. So be it however, because I am that woman in a mans body and I am continuing to try and claw to get out. It sucks being in here. I love beautiful clothes and makeup and all the goodness that women enjoy each day without giving a second thought at how lucky they are. As a male I despise having to conform to the gender appropriateness that we have been assigned. But, if only that 50% chance of being female at birth had given me the opportunity I now seek.

I identify with female...............