hi welcome to Psych Central. It can also be expressed by being a more sensitive person. It is a long process to physically be changed to a woman's body and very expensive too.

Some people find they can get a lift towards being a woman by expressing some of the woman's natural traits like nurturing, compassion, and sensitivity. If that is what somebody really wants, to express those traits, then a body change will not do that. I would not be in a hurry to act on physical changes too quickly. Some people change their identity by how they treat other people. That could be enough.

Warning, people that relate to you as a man or masculine qualities could run away if they find out you think of yourself as a woman. That is why the virtual role change has advantages.

Here is an idea for a complete role makeover, although you might have to change your Psych Central name. What about being womanly and sensitive and compassionate here on Psych Central. You might find that even a virtual makeover will lessen the outer pressure to change the outside. Just an idea. I would try that before trying to change the outside. People are compassionate and accepting here and would accept you in whatever way you present yourself.

And you can still keep your outer identity in place for the time being.