Merry Christmas

Transition progress

I have been on HRT for a little over 8 months now.

Each day I am feeling that much better. About my body, my face, and my overall self.

I smile, more? At least differently looking at photo's. I'm more relaxed. 

The smile isn't conscious either. It just is different.

I have come out to all of my siblings now anyway, firstly over text, then I saw one of them after coming out over text for the Christmas run. 
At the same time as the Christmas run, I came out to my grandfather and his partner. Initially I didn't think they heard/absorbed what I told them, as they were a little intoxicated, and didn't respond or show any acknowledgement of what I said. Just continuing the conversation they had had a few moments prior. So I told them the next day anyway when they were sober.
After my mum talked to him, apparently they were both aware when I told them the first time. They just gave no response or reaction. Like even an ok, or we understand, or a single use of my name? 

Anyway, he knows know, so all of the "close" family know. 

Now just for the extended family. Which I plan to do via a more public "coming out" on Facebook, as that is how I still have communication with extended family.

As for work... I plan to submit the HR case over the Christmas holiday and deal with it in January. 

While I also chase up my GP, for a few things, one of which being blood tests again. As well as discussing the shared care agreement, and make sure my new NHS number was forwarded to the NHS GIC I was referred to in August 2024. As the waiting list is long, but it'll make it more difficult if they don't have my current NHS Number.

Life

Outside of transition stuff, life is fine as well. I am now a Special Point Of Contact (SPOC) at work. 
Does it come with more pay? LMAO No

But it means I can have some days off call, training people, I can be trusted a little to help raise majors, help answer issues other colleagues have, etc.

I've gotten Christmas Shopping done ages ago. I have more Warhammer Mini's. I have a Quorn roast, ready for Christmas tomorrow. With Carrots, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Giant Yorkshire puddings, Roast potato chips, Vegan Gravy, a Maxi Babybel, Gingerbread people to decorate, Turkish delight, lots of Cider. All of that is just what I have got myself for me and my partner.

Then I'm going to my Mum's on Boxing day, for another roast there, as well as presents to open for Christmas.

Then my local Warhammer shop isn't open until the 27th, when I'll get the Kroot that is a part of the Boxing day mini's. My partner will probably want the Avian Knight too, so it works out anyway.

Anyway looking forward to 2026, and what will change then. I'm hoping to be looking at buying a house then, Finger crossed.