A Fundamental Transition...
Not only have I made the transition from male to female, I've
aged into what I hope is a graceful age. To be older in society often brings about many issues for our experienced elders.
As a transgender woman I've become used to slights and barely audible comments from others. These hurt and don't help at all. And, now my Time has been moving right along. It's done what Time does best. How to age with Grace and Dignity.
Many times I've regretted starting so late in my 'becoming'.
This is a trap. Not one person that has ever lived has been able to stop time. Not one. I've had to meditate and have discussion with family, friends and therapist about how to release myself from the trap of not being viable due to my age.
One of the things I've learned is that age is only a barrier if I let it be. I'm lucky that I've been able to keep fairly good health. Having a major heart surgery in my early fifties saved my life. But, it also put a major speed bump in my road of transition. Living on my own has also placed another thing to deal with.
This I know. Most of my transition has been within my mind. If fact almost all of it. I like to say, "I've already transitioned. It's more a matter of plumbing now." However, there is no way to turn back the clock. Living my best self one day at a time has been something I've been trying to do for almost ten years now. That's what's been going on in my life lately.
Helping others with recovery issues has been a major part of my life and that has probably been the single part of my life that has given me the most rewards. I would like to recommend that if you're having issues with feeling like "is this really worth it?" get into something socially minded. Help others. There are many areas that all elder people can reach out and help. After all.....we are the Elders.
We all transition in a most fundamental way. I for one will continue to reach out and be a part of Life.
Hugs and smiles for all.....
ƸӜƷ
Mariposa
Many times I've regretted starting so late in my 'becoming'.
This is a trap. Not one person that has ever lived has been able to stop time. Not one. I've had to meditate and have discussion with family, friends and therapist about how to release myself from the trap of not being viable due to my age.
One of the things I've learned is that age is only a barrier if I let it be. I'm lucky that I've been able to keep fairly good health. Having a major heart surgery in my early fifties saved my life. But, it also put a major speed bump in my road of transition. Living on my own has also placed another thing to deal with.
This I know. Most of my transition has been within my mind. If fact almost all of it. I like to say, "I've already transitioned. It's more a matter of plumbing now." However, there is no way to turn back the clock. Living my best self one day at a time has been something I've been trying to do for almost ten years now. That's what's been going on in my life lately.
Helping others with recovery issues has been a major part of my life and that has probably been the single part of my life that has given me the most rewards. I would like to recommend that if you're having issues with feeling like "is this really worth it?" get into something socially minded. Help others. There are many areas that all elder people can reach out and help. After all.....we are the Elders.
We all transition in a most fundamental way. I for one will continue to reach out and be a part of Life.
Hugs and smiles for all.....
ƸӜƷ
Mariposa
