@TheBreadmonkey @dramypsyd

Thank you for sharing your words, Ben.

Your journey is not yours alone. While it is unique in many ways, there is commonality with many stories. Five years is a long time, but then it took me nine years and my fourth psychologist since 'retirement' to even start.

I walked away from a career, where I had spent decades pretending I was someone I was not. Pretending to myself, most of all. It wasn't for lack of trying, but the tools I used were not a complete fit for my purpose.

I am glad you are sticking with this journey, and I wish you all the best.