I recently met my first trans man. [View all]

A mutual friend thought I'd already known him, which I hadn't. I don't know a lot of details, and figure it's rude to ask very much, but were I to meet this man in a context-less free environment, I'd take him for male. While spending time with him, he was very pleased that someone else pointed to him and said, "This gentleman." I gather it's been very much a journey to becoming male.

The best part for me is that after knowing me for perhaps 24 hours he felt comfortable making a joke about my mental state, which I found delightful.

I am 73 years old, a very heterosexual woman, although over the years I've had any number of gay or lesbian friends/relatives. I feel fortunate and honored when I am accepted into those groups in any way.