Nicole, you’ve got a huge headstart. You already look very attractive, presumably before doing anything major. I know it is hard to be confident at this point, because you’re wondering how those around you will react. In my experience, just be yourself. You will be happier and you will be surprised how accepting people are for the most part. When I first came out over a year ago, a gay friend of mine sat me down and said “you’re about to discover who your friends really are.” There was a lot of truth in that statement, and for the most part all the people I thought were friends continue to be so. It was a very pleasant surprise. What was even more affirming were the positive comments I received about my courage and how hard it must’ve been to become my true self. I did not think of myself as courageous in the slightest. I was just finally becoming me. One of the things I think you will discover is that you will laugh more easily, that little things that used to aggravate you cease to do so. Conflict resolution will become easier. Your world will become brighter and everything more enjoyable. I could go on. But I suspect you already know much of what I have shared. I wish you the best. ❤️ Bree