I'm still not up to par, unfortunately... but I'd be surprised if anyone was a week after realizing they were transgender...

I'm starting to recover from that first shock to the system, though it's a long, slow road. I'm not feeling as sad anymore, and my life doesn't feel so much like the song Behind Blue Eyes... though it's still somewhat rough.

I'm going to see a therapist soon, and hopefully I'll be able to start getting my head back on fully straight, so to speak. I don't expect to be the same person again, naturally... but hopefully I can settle into my new normal, whatever that might be.

However, and perhaps biggest of all... I doubt I would be even this far along recovery if it weren't for all of you. The comfort, the care, the support, everything you've all given me over the past week has helped far more than I could ever say. Thank you all... I've never once regretted joining the furry fandom, and I'm sure the day when I do doubt that will never come. You are some of the most caring, compassionate, empathetic people I've ever met, and I will treasure forever getting to be a part of this wonderful world.

Thank you all, and tail high.

Swiftrunner