Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility, and I’m glad to tell you – finally! – that I am the proud wife of a trans woman.
No, I haven’t changed partners. Jamie and I are every bit as happy as we’ve been since our first date in 2006, and we’re looking forward to celebrating our tenth wedding anniversary (gad, has it been that long??) this June. It’s simply that she has finally realized and is living as her real gender, and she’s changed her name to reflect her new identity.
And, may I say, she is now a lot happier. From a spouse’s perspective, it has been like watching a rose go from a tightly wrapped bud into a full, beautiful bloom. I’m thrilled, and excited for her.
Meet the new Jamie:

Jamie’s actually been “out” to family and friends for a bit over a year now, but didn’t feel comfortable coming out to the general public until fairly recently. So we picked today as the best day to make ourselves visible.
Please welcome Jamie, y’all.
Welcome!❤️
Thanks for posting! Happiness to both of you!
So lovely to see you again, Jamie!
Beautiful!! I’m so happy for both of you ✨yeay Jamie!
Thank you both for sharing such personal news. Hi Jamie!
Awe, so happy for both of you!
all the very best to you both.
Wonderful! So glad for both of you!
Welcome Jamie – We have met you at Stitches or somewhere, hope we get to see you again.
Welcome, Jamie! With best wishes for many more happy years together!
Congratulations! Best wishes for a long happy life together.
Welcome Jamie!!!!
Congratulations to you both! ❤️
Be Yourself and Be Happy!
Stay safe and healthy too.
Congrats and happiness to you both. Stay safe and healthy.
Hi Jamie,
So glad to meet you. I love your hair!
Congratulations to both of you!
Welcome!
Thank you and Welcome!
Be well.
Welcom Jamie. I am always happy to see when someone finds his/her true self. Wishing you all the best.
Great picture of happiness.
Happy for both of you! A major transition in many ways and one I have watched many friends take. Blessings on your future together!
Congratulations! Happy days to you both!
Sincerely,
Rose