Happy Lauren in St. Petersburg

I was a great deal happier woman in Florida after my successful gender affirmation surgery.  (Thanks Tampa General!)

The work I was doing was significant and slightly above my level of competence. Since I had not gone to college, it was sometimes difficult to do.

But my wonderful church and my gay friends helped make my life complete. Most of my church friends knew I was a transwoman and only a few hyper-feminine, wealthy, real women were resentful of me.

A particular help in my getting over surgery was my friend Cindy, who transitioned in 2015. She helped me deal with the surgery and the year I healed.

I adored my new hairstyle and my new clothes now that I am not fat anymore. I am so lucky that all my life I have had my own hair. Which made it even simpler to pass as a female. 

What I had wanted for so many years, was true. And I was enchanted.

I was amazed as I checked the mirror and saw a mature female standing before me.