'People look at me and say… what is that?' Transgender Sydney transport officer opens up about the abuse she receives at work after transitioning to become a woman Sydney woman Britt Millard opened up about her transition male to female Miss Millard took four years to transition and has spoken about her journey She said some people weren't understanding at first but acceptance is growing After transitioning she said she was finally free to live life to the full By Adam Mccleery For Daily Mail Australia Published: 02:23 GMT, 1 March 2019 | Updated: 02:31 GMT, 1 March 2019 Viewcomments A transgender transport officer says she couldn't be happier despite receiving disparaging remarks about her appearance at work. Britt Millard, who was born Brett, transitioned from male to female over a period of four years. Now the 65-year-old dons colourful wigs, a blouse and a skirt when she goes to work for Sydney Trains, who she credits with allowing her the freedom to finally be herself. 'When people look at me now when I check their Opal cards and say, "What the F is that?", I say "I've been on a journey, mate, and I'm now me, I'm free,"' she told The Daily Telegraph. Transport officer Britt Millard, 65, says the happiest she's ever been after decades of trying to live as a man It took Ms Millard, born Brett, four years to complete her transition. She said she knew from the age of 13 that she was female 'People might be surprised I'm finally a real woman but I'm out and I'm proud.' Ms Millard knew she was a woman from the age of 13, causing her to lash out in destructive ways. She spent time in juvenile detention before she tried a stint in the army in a bid to 'straighten' her out. But when her wife found women's clothes in the home they shared, Britt knew she had to take action. She moved into the spare room and the couple finally split, allowing her to continue with her transition journey. Ms Millard, who lives in Chatswood, NSW, has undergone years of therapy, hormone treatments and surgery in order to change sex Ms Millard, who lives in Chatswood, New South Wales, has undergone years of therapy, hormone treatments and surgery in order to change sex. But now she says she is able to live life to the full despite the odd unflattering remark. 'There are always half a per cent of grubs who used to shout out. Are you Arthur or Martha?' she said. She said there was always going to be that small percent of 'grubs' who would shout things out but for the most part people have become much more accepting Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility