Megan>> Two thoughts. Transitioning isn’t superficial or about how you look – its how you relate to the world, and how you ask the world to see you. Some may disagree about that. Secondly, if you are going to transition, IMHO – do it well. Its hard enough as it is – if there are things that you can do to make acceptance in the world a little more seamless, then thats really the point. Is that a societal issue that people would judge you for how you look – absolutely! But… thats the world. If I just wanted to have long hair and wear dresses, then I wouldn’t have transitioned! (and I don’t wear dresses….)

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I am fascinated by your transformation. Its not something you see everyday
The challenges you deal with on a daily basis… that alone simply demands respect from everyone else.

Proud of you!

I actually googled purse tan (don’t ask…) and came across this. I can say after about 5-10 minutes of reading and looking at the pictures that you are one of my heros. I admire your courage to no end. As a bisexual, I come across people every day that don’t support/accept me, and even a girl that I considered my best friend never feels the same about me anymore, which always makes me sad. :/ But your story and your openness about this is so awe-inspiring. You are absolutely beautiful and such a strong woman. I’m so glad I came across this.

Best of luck – and thank you,
Alex

I read your story and I am touched by your struggle but even more so by your victories and achievements. As a disable military individual, I know the daily struggle of just ‘being’ can sometimes be hard in a world that does not want to accept imperfections or differences in people. That, in itself, is too bad. For the world to truly change in the wonder it can be, people must accept all people, regardless of who and what they are. The world is made of the HUMAN race … such an amazing concept, isn’t it?

It takes an amazing individual to take their personal story and journey and allow the world to enter it, much less make comment on it. The courage and bravery you have shown is etched forever in my mind and heart. If I never meet you or speak with you, I will forever remember you and keep you and your family in my prayers.

Megan, may you and your family be forever blessed. May peace, love and happiness reign in your home and life now and always.

I first heard about you in June from someone I met on the east coast during a vacation trip. I am a transgender person and when I mentioned where I work, this person on the east coast told me she had seen a documentary on TV about a manager at MSFT who is transitioning. I found the video online and I discovered this website. It took me a few weeks go read everything you have written on this website and everything that other people have posted on your website. I am in awe of your courage to open your life to the world and I respect you for setting the right tone of discussion that can help other transgender people.

Unlike your current situation, I am yet to come out at work and I am not totally out to my family either. I have known since I was 3 or 4 years old that I did not fit into the gender pigeonhole of society. Contrary to popular belief, my gender identity is unrelated to my sexual orientation or reproductive role, which are distinct concepts. Although I have lived as female in private since age 16 and I have lived most of my social life as female since age 22 (I am lucky to pass perfectly), I did not take any steps to transition until very recently. I focused my efforts on education, including two graduate degrees, career, sports, interests, volunteering, etc and on my loving family. I have also been active in supporting other LGBTQ people in the area and spreading awareness at universities. About half the people I know know me as female. I am 30 years old now and I am getting increasingly tired of having to pretend and live two lives.

Last year, I had read an HR page about transitioning at work, but I did not know anyone who had done so. Besides, my manager was too conservative and I could not expect any support. Now I seem to have a more open-minded manager, but I am still afraid about the consequences of coming out at work, particularly reactions from peers especially some specific women my age and from the project teams that I lead. Besides, I have been with the company for several years and I do not know how to come out to the 1000 odd people at MSFT who know me (as male) very well. This is where your story gives me hope and some courage to be myself. I appreciate all your efforts in creating and maintaining this website.

My best wishes to you and to your family!

Ria

I have always hated my prominent brow . . . primarily the burs (best descriptive term I can come up with) on the far right and left of the brow bother me.

Your result looks very nice.