Reddit mentions of You Can't Shave in a Minimart Bathroom

A friend of mine actually wrote this book about the stages of her transition. She had been married with kids before she came to terms with her true self. The book give many pieces of advice both for those transitioning and for the people close to them. Shauna's transition was a bit more traumatic than most since she is a public school teacher and was outted by the media before she was ready to talk to her family and co-workers about it.

What I've taken from the transgendered people I know (most are MTF) is that community is key. You definitely have us, but you should also try to find a group of people in your vicinity with whom you can meet and talk things over. Counseling helps, too. You're probably very confused, trying to sqeeze yourself into the "normal" box and finding it hard to fit. Counselors can help you to put your experiences and feelings in perspective, and they can help you set reasonable goals and timetables for the journey you may choose to go on.

I think, more than anything, you just need someone to talk through all the details with. I would recommend either a professional or a really close friend whom you know will love you no matter what. Redditors are great, but we're not what you need right now. Good luck, sweetheart! Keep us posted.