This is terrific, and it's so awesome of you to share :D
On a personal note, I'm delighted I'm not the only person who refers to myself as like... who I was and who I am now. I'm Beth, a trans woman, but to me I'll always have been Charlie, a dude, for the vast majority of my life. It's not something I'm ashamed of by any means, it's a very important part of me 🧡 And I always felt bad about that (and always start off the same way you do: "it's different for everyone but most trans people don't see it this way, and I'm not saying either way is right or wrong, just be wary of that when you speak with others..."
- ✨Beth