S6E6 & BONUS - TRAVELING WHILE TRANSGENDER

Talk about mistakes and running off at the mouth. S6E6 was supposed to be a helpful bit of information on how it was for me to travel abroad. Instead, it ended up being a touch of that, and the rest was a mix of random thoughts that connected in my brain, but not when I verbalized them. I had already posted and made it live before I realized what I had done. So, as a way of apologizing, I created the bonus episode to pick up where I left off in episode 6.

I mean, I could come up with several reasons or excuses as to why I screwed it up like that. But, Dammit, you deserve better. A lot has changed since our last bit of air travel. However, even with things being what they are in the world, I think it went fine.

The significant difference for me was the packing. Dee and I actually began packing a month before we were scheduled to fly. What to take? Seriously, trying to coordinate outfits. How many pairs of shoes do we really need? It was ridiculous.

Since coming out and living full-time as my true self, I have a routine for getting ready. When I packed to go to Portland, I was still presenting mainly as a male. I had no idea what it took for a woman to get ready in the morning. I had a collection of odd pieces of clothing that I thought looked well together, along with a vague idea of what I should take. I shoved it all in the bag and off we went.

Another change I noticed was my confidence level. I was a woman traveling abroad. Living full-time, as I've done for a couple of years, has helped me be more stable with my nerves living day to day. Because I get it, when you first transition and step out into the world as your true self, it can be extremely overwhelming. Taking on something as stressful as traveling when you're coming out can be a devastating undertaking.

After telling Dee of my episode blunder, I think she is thinking of joining to touch on this topic from a spouse's perspective. So, we will have part 4 coming up soon. Until then, thanks for the therapy, and I look forward to talking with you again soon. Toodles!