Quote from: Cassi on February 28, 2018, 07:14:33 PM
LOL, it was definitely intended as a compliment which my later comment regarding my first "real" girlfriend and leaving "Active-Duty" for should support the compliment!
Definitely, positive and not a curse!!!!
Whew! 😊
Quote from: Roll on February 28, 2018, 11:06:02 PM
Oh my god Michelle, truly amazing!! I know what you mean about the pictures, there are so few of me from the past 20 years it is absurd. To see the changes HRT has worked on you is a sight to behold though, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for posting those pictures. It is exactly what I needed to see right now! My emotions and self esteem are just ricocheting all over the place, and seeing that sort of clear, absolute effect truly does help calm my fears.
I am glad that it could help you. 🙂 I was never going to post anything like that, it was not easy. I had been thinking lately that there are no timelines anymore or not that I have seen. When I first came to the internet for help they were everywhere, for whatever reason they had gotten more scarce. I should have been sleeping the other afternoon instead of struggling with the diabolical craftiness of technology, but I just needed to. I don't know why I did it but if it helped you I am happy that I did.
You will be okay dearheart, it can get really dark sometimes but the other side is sooooo worth it.
Quote from: tgirlamc on February 28, 2018, 11:09:09 PM
Michelle!!!
Such wonderful changes my dear beautiful sister!...You have traveled far in life and far on transitions journey... There is pain in your words though and I don't want that for you...We are often our own harshest critic and being self critical can be a trap that can be hard to get out of...I spent a lot of time in that trap... Nothing of value comes from spending time in that dark place of despair except perhaps a understanding of it and a desire to help others escape it's grasp... It is not a place befitting the gorgeous woman I see in your recent pictures!!!
We can often spend so much time worrying about the external part of transition... You have the external part handled sister! and, in beautiful style... We don't always see it ourself but, ,I hope you know in your heart that what I am saying is true... because it is!
There is much in this world for us to claim, in our new lives, that is joyous... That is what I want for you always Michelle...
Onward we go brave sister,
Hugs, Love and Respect...
Ashley 🌻
And somehow you see through everything. 😃 You are right, logically I know that but my brain is stubborner than wherever I keep my logic.
I have never know anyone as nice as you and I hope that your friends and family appreciate you as much as everyone here.
Hugs
Quote from: 2.B.Dana on February 28, 2018, 11:37:25 PM
FinallyMichelle,
Your timeline was inspirational!! The chocolate chip cami's (utilities) were a blast from the past. I enjoyed that outing in the sand in the Corps myself.
I have enjoyed your many posts recently. Keep them up!
😃 Over a quarter century ago and we all remember it like yesterday, for me it was probably because we couldn't drink. 😉
I always feel like I am a joke that talks too much, maybe I am not so bad if you can get anything out of all that I write. 🙂
Quote from: Sonja on March 01, 2018, 11:10:21 PM
Michelle - I think you look great! Do consider that many people on this website consider themselves 'works in progress' as do I, in more ways than one. Chin up young lady!
Sonja x
"Young" You are too generous. 😊 I can handle it though.
I think that if I had an official title it would be - Work in Progress. From your avatar your progress has been impressive.
There are so many beautiful women here. Young and not so much, yes we know we are getting older 😃, I see so many that don't know that they are beautiful yet though. That is what this thread is about though, hope, hope that tomorrow will be better.
Lol, I have seen so many come and go. Beautiful women, smart women, caring women, women that I have admired and respected without ever saying a word. I admire so many of you, there is nothing special about me and for me that timeline was a roadmap of pain but maybe it gave back to some of you the comfort or help that you have given me.
Michelle