There are a number of websites about where people document their own experience of transition, but there is rarely any information as to how this has affected those not transitioning.

My wife has, however, decided to share her side of the story.

I have not altered any of this - it is all her own words.

Use the links on the right to read the original story and the monthly updates.

I publicly thank her for her support and for sharing her story with everyone.

To protect our identities, and particularly our daughter, our names have been removed from the stories.

During our trip to Thailand for surgery, we maintained daily diaries:

Wife's Diary