Let me preface by saying, I will not necessarily be posting one of these every day. I want to document moments in my transition that are most important to me.
Today is Mother's Day. Yes, I am a woman, but I choose not to celebrate this day. I will explain further in this post. This is my first Mother's Day out as a trans woman, and it is exciting.
Ever since I fully came out, Marylyn has been my rock. There is also another pivotal moment Marylyn became a rock in our family. That is when she chose to marry me and become the mother to my kids. We got married about a month after the kids were adopted, so we did not stall that process. She is the most amazing mother there is to the kids.
They needed that, and she has also taught me to be softer and has taught me to be a better person.
Let's come back to why I am choosing not to celebrate Mother's Day and instead celebrate on Trans Parents Day. I do not want to take that title from her; she has earned it, and I am known as Maddi to the boys. I am okay with that, and it is what works for us.
All trans women are valid as mothers, and this is not taking away from that.
Like I said before, though, Marylyn is my rock through my transition.
Another happy moment to document: it seems like the hormones have taken off this last week, and I am about a B cup now, almost literally overnight. With that, I could feel the hormones raging and the mood swings. They were certainly doing their thing this last week.
Most certainly euphoric, and it is noticeable. My wife promised she would walk me through and help me find my next bra. I will end this entry into the diary by saying, trans people are valid, and how they choose to celebrate certain holidays or milestones is valid. Each person and couple will be different.
Much Love,
Maddi
P.S. It's amazing how much a week can change things. I'm still in awe of how my body is transforming, almost like it has a mind of its own. And the support from Marylyn? It's beyond words. She's not just my partner; she's my cheerleader, my confidante, my everything. I'm grateful every day for her presence in my life.
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