There is a dangerous moment when change starts working.
You feel it.
The routine is holding. The standard is becoming more natural. The old version of you feels less convincing. Life starts feeling different, and the first instinct is to announce it so the shift feels official.
That is usually the wrong move.
Early identity needs protection, not promotion.
The moment you announce who you are now, you create pressure to perform the label. Every wobble feels like exposure. Every hard day feels like contradiction. Every imperfect moment starts threatening the image before the identity has fully stabilized.
Stay quiet longer.
Let the behavior keep repeating. Let the standard keep holding. Let the people around you notice before you explain. If the identity is real, it will become visible without a speech.
Full Recovery Standard: https://jimlunsford.com/recovery-standard-dont-announce-identity/