[newoman]

Hi Betsy,

I'm new to this board, but I have a smile on my face in appreciation of the progress for which you have been such an important facilitator.

I'm visiting your site because I was intrigued by the position of so many people who are intersexed--specifically: "We want our bodies left alone. We can choose our own gender, and the medical community needs to stop interpreting our options (and our parents' options) for us (and them)."

I'm a transgendered woman, fairly new in therapy, and my life feels like I'm a mixture, too--a person trying to find her unique way in the world. I am trying to find a way to live my life that is personal and truly fulfilling. I don't know for sure what lifestyle is best, and I'm not sure if a full dose of hormones and SRS is right for me.

Seeing your postings validated the idea that it's OK to want to be left alone to explore one's own answers in one's own way. I like the idea of being creative in this quest for an authentic identity. I also like your quote from Russell--how true!

So, thank you for having me here, and again congratulations!