Basically, the moment she told me I was like "oh, I 100% got this!" 'This' as in being her primary support person during her transition and beyond. Being honest, its very rare in my life where something potentially tumultuous comes up and I feel equipped to handle it. This is an exception.

In addition to this, my brain has done trippy things in response to my partner's disclosure. In a matter of weeks, my brain stopped emphasizing her masculine features as much, and instead recognized all that is feminine in her, physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually even, although I'm not a huge believer in that stuff. And I feel my recognition brings out more in her. It's hard to describe but she shines because she knows I see her.

I'm so excited to see her blossom. Truthfully, its kind of amazing to find out after all this time that I will get the WLW relationship I've always desired, without giving up my partner. I'm more or less monogamously inclined, and I've long been convinced my partner is my soulmate, so I thought I'd never be able to experience a real sapphic relationship. I've only seriously dated men in the past. I know it's selfish, but one of my first reactions was "my husband is actually my wife? SPECTACULAR!" And I've made peace with that feeling.

Lastly... for the first time, and perhaps only time in my life, its kind of amazing that my sexual orientation has actually served a greater purpose in my life. Because of it I can just be here for my partner, and roll with whatever they need me for, without worrying about the future of our relationship. Because of it my partner changing their gender identity honestly doesn't scare or bother me in any way, because I know I can love her regardless of her gender identity and presentation. It's just all terribly romantic to me, that there are people like me just for people and situations like hers.

Thanks for listening y'all.