When I was stuck as a man for so many years, I wanted more than anything to be a woman.
Viewing movies, I always identified with the women. Reading books, I identified with the women.
Watching the news, I wanted to be a woman like Nicolle Wallace on MSNBC.
Watching Project Runway, I wanted to be a woman like Nina García, the editor-in-chief of Elle.
I did not know back then that my gender identity WAS female.
For 25 years, I dressed as a woman, but it was only an impersonation. Two marriages ended in divorce because of my crossdressing.
Now, in 2022, I was at home working as a freelance editor. To keep me alert, I adopted a cat named Amy. She was friendly and smart.
Because of the small town feel of Reno, I found myself wearing leggings and ballet flats more often when I went out. Especially when I walked near the Truckee River.
The river runs right through downtown Reno and it's one of the things I love about this town.
I have always loved the way my feet look in ballet flats. Very feminine.
