THOUGHTS OF THE DAY

April 23

These last few weeks have me pondering about where I was, where I am now, and where I want to be.

Where I was even 10 years ago, pre-transition. Trying to be someone I was failing to be. I was not truly happy, not with life as it was. I didn't see a path that was going to help. It wasn't till I started driving truck. Where I found a path that I could be happy with. Dressing while I was on the road, mainly at night, so that no one would see. It wasn't till I started with the second company I drove for that I was able to talk with another transgender woman. We had decided to drive together as a team. She was able to help me break out of my cocoon and blossom into the person I am today. With her help, I was able to come out to my mom. I still didn't know where to go from there. It wasn't till I started driving with my dad about six months later that he suggested that I find a therapist to help with how I was feeling and to make sure I wanted to go down this road. Six months later, I had started hormone therapy. I didn't start to feel like my true self till about four months later. Well, I began to develop rather quickly, and I knew I wouldn't be able to hide much longer. Six months after starting hormones, I legally changed my name, my social security card, and my driver's license. I have never felt better about a decision before I came out to my mom. It was at the beginning of my transition that I met my partner. He is a driver as well. We have been together now for 6 years. We are planning on getting married within the next couple of months.