Number one should be your safety at all times. Respecting your household is important too. Once you can live independently, it may be easier to be yourself, but still you have a community to think about. If you have safe places where you can do your cross-dressing and be yourself, that would be good. Try to build a support network of friends or family members. It doesn't mean you have to tell them about your most private thoughts. But even if you find you can be a little more comfortable with certain people, it can really go a long way. And lastly, I think patience is often overlooked as being essential in becoming who you are and sharing it with the world. But always think of your safety.