Not to spoil the illusion: But do any other t-girls relate?

[sesame]

it's NOT enough merely to believe in yourself or even expressing it - you need to be able to stand up for your beliefs. Agreed, coming as an excuse for one self makes one an easy prey for the born-again moral majority, but they WILL challenge you... even viciously, no matter how strongly you come forward. Therefore, being ready for taking up the fight is imperative... and being somewhat aggressive as well.
... I make it my absolute and only priority to send her or him home as the undeniable loser of the argument.

Bravo! Mate, continue your good work!