Our Story
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Why Transitioning is Hard
I posted a lot on the successes, luck, and support that makes my transition probably seem simpler than it actually has been. It’s not easy to open up and talk about the struggles that go along with transition. The struggles and fears are always there. Moments of happiness and feeling correct in your body help
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One Month Post Surgery Update
It’s incredible to believe how quickly time has passed since the surgery, which I guess is a good thing. The main reason is likely that every day feels the same. There’s not enough time to do much but follow the program the surgeon has laid out for me. Figuring Out the Routine When Cathy and
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Carving Time Out for Myself
I was 45 when I found out Brooke was experiencing gender dysphoria. It was a lot of emotions for me to process. One thing that my therapist encouraged me to do, really early on, was find out what I enjoy doing. What really brings me joy outside of my marriage and my children. This sound
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The Week After Brooke Came Out
The week that followed Brooklyn coming out, had a lot of amazing firsts. Thankfully we had both taken a week of work, because there was a lot to do. The make-up I had been buying for Brooke was good for at home use, but she needed more help than I could give. A wonderful woman
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The Process Leading Up to Surgery
So, this is all out of order, but I thought I might talk about the steps I needed to take to get bottom surgery. The topic might not be useful for everyone, but for anyone curious on how it works in my part of Canada this is the story. The Prep Work I had been