Sophia in Los Angeles, CA 2-23-21
Hello everyone, been a long time since I've posted. Thought I'd share what's been happening. Got back from Los Angeles CA last night. Had my in person consultation SRS consultation with Dr Gladys Ng MD from UCLA Gender Health program. I have a surgery date of May 21st 2021. I'm getting mentally prepared for this life changing event.
2-21-2021 marks 2 years since I started this amazing journey and I've made new lifelong friends during my journey. I can't thank each and everyone of them enough for helping me become the best version of myself I can. The picture I posted is me without heavy makeup, a look at where I am progress wise. Like many girls I'm always going to be self conscious about certain aspects of my appearance but I'm getting more and more comfortable. I've been living full time since Jan 2020. People sometimes look at me "weird" but I can't tell if they are admiring because they like my outfit, jewelry or clocking me? I've learned to block it out and just be me. I figure the people who have problems of who I am are the ones with the biggest problems themselves. Kinda funny how that works isn't it?
I recently got back together with my boyfriend, Craig. We initially dated in 2019 but broke up soon after. I figure 2 years was long enough to make him say "I'm sorry" for the stuff he pulled. He definitely paid the price and has since redeemed himself. I enjoy our time together and very happy when he comes to visit, we live 2 hours apart in different states. We are taking things slow and steady. He's very exited for my surgery!
My Father turns 78 in May and I'm very proud of his acceptance of me. He had briefly reverted back to his/him pronouns and using statements like "that guy" when describing me in situations. Since my changes have been drastic over the last 2 years he finally sees his new daughter and has begun the process of letting his late son go. It's been particularly difficult for him because we lost my Mother in August 2018 and I came out in January 2019 so he had no time to process both losses in that short amount of time. My Mom and Dad were married 53 years and my Dad had an only son for 50 of those 53 years so I understand he will take time to accept what happened but he's doing great overall.
I enjoy a huge amount of close friends and people I consider part of my extended family. I'm still trucking and operating my small trucking business all over the US. I've been in trucking all my life and personally operating a trucking business for 14 years. I'd like to eventually get off the road and be home with Craig everyday but that will take long term planning.
Everyone here is looking great as usual. I'm continuing my journey and living a good life. Wishing all of you a better 2021, Life is short and nothing is guaranteed.
Best wishes and happiness,
Sophia
