Just calling it out is great, and yes, you do - we all do - everyone on this planet does - has a right to be respected. As my T put it, you have no less right than other people to respect.
I am playing with the thought of going to EE (highly recommended, btw) again, next month, which would certainly reveal a lot of the true me, and which would be a real surprise for W. She might not respect it, but that is her problem.
Luke
M58, xW54 S22, D18 M 1984, D 2016 Living a new life.