Coming Out (again) or The Elephant in the Room?

Some of you are aware, some aren't, that I ID as a Gender Queer Butch or a Trans Gendered Butch. I prefer masculine pronouns (not male)  seems like semantics but I make this distinction, because I can. I prefer to be called Elijah as opposed to My given name. I do not wish to have the lower reassignment surgery, but am looking to have top surgery in the next year or so. I do not wish to pass 24/7 or live stealth. I am a queer and wish to remain a part of the queer community. 

I have a beautiful (in every way), supportive, queer ID'ed girlfriend who not only tolerates but welcomes these changes in Me because she knows that it is another step in becoming My authentic self and because she loves masculine (not male) energy/presentation. She currently resides in Seattle and is doing her Masters work in psychology. Wwe hope to be together in every sense once her graduate work is done - hypothetically. (Hypothetically is the caveat that two commitmentphobes use when they are discussing their "hypothetical" futures.)

I thought it was important to put this out there for both My own therapy and because it's something thats been a part of Me for several years now and saying it out loud, feels good. Many of you know, openess is not My forte and many relationships in My life have suffered because of it. So, questions and comments are welcome, if you are so inclined.