A Journey, My Journey

In thirty four days I have top surgery. In the period of public transition I have had the opportunity to meet many fantastic people. Firstly the psychologists who finally diagnosed me. Laura and then Vicky. They seriously know their stuff and if anyone needs recommendations please let me know. I still speak with Laura for additional support as and when I need it. She is the person who coined the phrase , 'your time was not then but now' and one I still use. Next is Victoria Rose , the surgeon, fondly known as Rosie; who also volunteers her skills and has recently returned from Gaza where she helped many people who have been significantly disfigured because of this horrific unnecessary conflict. I feel blessed to have found her and love her humanity and passion for her work  I then met Teddy, he is a guy who has turned my life upside down, in a good way. Sometimes things happen when you least expect it. He has shown me so much love and support it is beautiful and I a...

The 2nd October may seem insignificant as a day to you readers, but for me it signifies change.  For the first time in our 9 year relationship Sarah is going abroad, alone, an 11 HR flight to see her friend. The relationship between us has ended as a marriage ,but we remain living together for now; and just because it has ended you don't stop caring. So why is this date important I hear you ask?  Well it signifies the end, not just for me, of our marriage, but also for Clare as we knew her.  CHé has been here and is evolving, but for some reason the two journeys of marriage and transition seem linked at this time, both changing. Sarah and Clare are leaving , both returning, but different. Ok so you may not understand the significance, I can't expect you too. The relationship between CHé and those people has been a nine years and fifty one years respectively. Neither times are short , and neither insignificant. Both have seen happiness and sadness and at this time I am goi...