In the first few months after my wife came out to me I spent a lot of time being constantly asked “are you going to stay together” so much so that it made me doubt myself. “Success” stories of ppl staying together through a transition and especially when they are married are still elusive to find so I like to be as visible as possible about it. It’s been near enough four years now & watching her become the woman she wanted to be has been an honour.
@mellymeep i just keep reading this and feeling such a weird knot of emotions about how it shouldn't be a success that trans people's partners keep loving them, but it's so wonderful that you did and that you can continue to find joy and support in each other xx
@pip yeah this totally sums up my feelings and why I put “success” in quotes, the overwhelming narrative is that it’s a death or loss couldn’t be any further from my experience, I haven’t lost anything but I’ve gained so so much!