When my Late Onset Chromasomal Hermaphrodisia (LOCH) finished its course and I was left irreversibly a woman, it took me a while to come to terms with how my life had changed. But I have a strong sense of personal pride. I stood strong and independent as a man and I'd find my identity and stand strong and be an independent woman! As soon as I felt confidently that my new skin was mine, I invited all my friends to a ski trip like we used to do each year.
Everyone had a fun time until an avalanche ended one of our runs abruptly. A dear friend lost his life to the crushing snow and I was buried long enough for frost bite to damage all of my extremities. To save my life from the blood that had become toxic in those limbs, they were quickly amputated.
I'm still determined to retain my independence though so I insist that I struggle through daily tasks like dressing myself alone. I will figure out how be my own woman somehow…
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