I’ve known that my spouse is transsexual for ten years.
I kept this fact a secret at her request and told no one for the first five years of our relationship.
I’ve supported her in her transition for the past five years and still do 100%.
I’ve remained loyal, defended and explained her transition to friends, family, strangers, my uptight narrow-minded ex-husband, and most recently the Automobile Club of America who claimed she was a “different person” now that she’s changed her name and gender and refused to tow her car.
So why the crushing guilt?
I’ve never uttered a word aloud to anyone except my spouse regarding any confusion, fear or doubt I might have about her transition.
I’ve allowed her some wiggle room to explore her new female sexuality, but will not give you any details.
I’ve been called a “saint” by more than one acquaintance for my understanding, support and loyalty towards my spouse and the difficult time she’s gone through.
So why do I feel such crushing guilt?
Because my body is fighting me. It won’t do what I want or be what I want — which is to have the same sexual feelings towards my spouse now that she is a different person that I did previously. (And please don’t even start with that “still the same person” stuff — it works in an intellectual context, but not in terms of how the human body works.)
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