So I just went onto a chat site and presented myself as female, for the very first time. I used a chosen name and felt very comfortable in doing so. I know it's not much but it's a start, right? Maybe you guys and gals can tell me about your first steps in Gender Identity.
That's a great first step! Mine were similar. I tested my name on this site months ago, experimented with being male in RP threads and video games, and that sort of thing in general.