Here I go again :-(

[Kendra]

Hi Laurie, I'm sorry I didn't spot the recent issues you were having with your family and some friends on Facebook.  That wasn't exactly easy. 

And here is your hug, I wish I could do that in person right now.  You have done so much and inspired many people. 

"You can pick your friends and you can pick your nose, but you can't pick your friends noses."

See, Moni can write poetry. 

[Laurie]

Hi Laurie, I'm sorry I didn't spot the recent issues you were having with your family and some friends on Facebook.  That wasn't exactly easy. 

And here is your hug, I wish I could do that in person right now.  You have done so much and inspired many people. 
See, Moni can write poetry.

Thanks Kendra,

  Facebook has been running positive with no negative comments. Even hearing from some I having talked to for awhile.  I'm okay on the family front but I knew there was a problem there when I told her. I just escalated it somewhat. I'll live. but thank you.

What are you doing tomorrow or Saturday? Think you can spare a couple hours? we don't need to go anywhere or do anything  I just want to meet you in person since I didn't want to go out of the way to do so on my way home. Even Sunday would work for me. You pick and tell me what time keeping in mind it's about a 3.5 hour drive.

[HappyMoni]

  *sigh* I guess it';s time to get back to mundane things. My electrologist returned my call and I've 2 appointments set for next month for another 3 hours.  2 hours on the 2nd first and then 1 hour about 2 weeks later. I may increase the second appointment to 2 hours if the first goes well and finances allow it.

  I guess I'll go buy more plastic wrap so the emla cream doesn't dry out. I know I'll still feel silly wearing it. I'm beginning to think facial hair dysphoria is an acquired thing. Since I've been dressing daily I've become more bothered by my facial hair sometimes shaving twice a day though with my beard it not that noticeable. The problem is, I know it's there and I don't like it. More so now than ever before. More and more I feel it shouldn't be there.
   Is it dyspohria? I don't know but I want it gone.

Hugs,
   Laurie

Laurie,
   Ever watch a vine grow? It starts at one place and goes everywhere. It is a little like dysphoria. It kind of starts and grows and starts popping up in unexpected places. Oh and it is itchy as hell too, so it is like poison ivy. I think as you go, you will find more things that will make you itch.
Moni

Kendra, if that is poetry you like, a have a friend in Nantucket you might want to talk to.

[Laurie]

Laurie,
   Ever watch a vine grow? It starts at one place and goes everywhere. It is a little like dysphoria. It kind of starts and grows and starts popping up in unexpected places. Oh and it is itchy as hell too, so it is like poison ivy. I think as you go, you will find more things that will make you itch.
Moni

Kendra, if that is poetry you like, a have a friend in Nantucket you might want to talk to.

  I probably caught it from you Moaner , er Miney oh heck  whoever you are today.  You had an excess of it and was shedding all over when I came to see you. I was fine before then. Yeah! that's the ticket. It's all your fault. I'm good with that.

Hugs,
   Laurie

[Devlyn]

There once was a girl named Moni...

[KathyLauren]

  I guess I'll go buy more plastic wrap so the emla cream doesn't dry out. I know I'll still feel silly wearing it. I'm beginning to think facial hair dysphoria is an acquired thing. Since I've been dressing daily I've become more bothered by my facial hair sometimes shaving twice a day though with my beard it not that noticeable. The problem is, I know it's there and I don't like it. More so now than ever before. More and more I feel it shouldn't be there.
   Is it dyspohria? I don't know but I want it gone.

Yes to the plastic wrap, and don't forget tape to seal the edges.  You want the package to be airtight.  One more tip: No coffee or chocolate.  I knew about the no coffee thing, but didn't pay much attention since I  am not a big coffee drinker.  But it suddenly occurred to me that some of my more painful sessions were on days when I had had some chocolate shortly before the electro session.  I made a point to not eat chocolate before my last two sessions (truly a hardship for me), and the pain was way less.  Of course, chocolate has a caffeine-like substance in it, but I seldom think of that since it doesn't keep me awake.

I too am discovering "new" dysphorias, and facial hair is one of them.  I don't think it is really new.  I think what happens is that my "volume control" for sensing this stuff was set to almost zero most of my life.  I had to have it that low in order to survive.  As I deal with the more obvious dysphorias, I gradually turn up the volume on my sensitivity, and some of the lesser dysphorias become evident.  As a result, stuff that I was okay with before now bugs the hell out of me.

[Laurie]

Yes to the plastic wrap, and don't forget tape to seal the edges.  You want the package to be airtight.  One more tip: No coffee or chocolate.  I knew about the no coffee thing, but didn't pay much attention since I  am not a big coffee drinker.  But it suddenly occurred to me that some of my more painful sessions were on days when I had had some chocolate shortly before the electro session.  I made a point to not eat chocolate before my last two sessions (truly a hardship for me), and the pain was way less.  Of course, chocolate has a caffeine-like substance in it, but I seldom think of that since it doesn't keep me awake.

I too am discovering "new" dysphorias, and facial hair is one of them.  I don't think it is really new.  I think what happens is that my "volume control" for sensing this stuff was set to almost zero most of my life.  I had to have it that low in order to survive.  As I deal with the more obvious dysphorias, I gradually turn up the volume on my sensitivity, and some of the lesser dysphorias become evident.  As a result, stuff that I was okay with before now bugs the hell out of me.

Hi Kathy,
 
  Did you see? I'm trying full time! I figured if I could do a month running across country and back I could probably do full time. So I'm trying it I'm counting from the 26th of June sine the 25th was the last time I wore male clothes.

   Thanks for the tips and I'm sticking with the dysphoria things being something I caught from "That Woman" you know Moonie or Moolah or whateva. It's all her fault for shedding it on me when I visited her.

Hugs,
  Laurie

[KathyLauren]

  Did you see? I'm trying full time! I figured if I could do a month running across country and back I could probably do full time. So I'm trying it I'm counting from the 26th of June sine the 25th was the last time I wore male clothes.

I did indeed see that.  Congratulations!  It kind of makes sense after your epic road trip.  How could you ever go back?  You aare amazing!

[Kendra]

Laurie if you're free tomorrow Friday that would be awesome - if you can avoid any part of the rush hour traffic.  Or if not, I will get to your town in the next few weeks.

There once was a girl named Moni...

Alright Devlyn, here goes.  I have to, I can't help it.

There once was a girl named Moni,
Who grew tired of her Clyde and those ponies.
Then along comes McGinn
A surgeon who wins
Moni's outtie is now an innie, so she grins.

[LizK]

Ladies and Gentlemen we have a winner....that is pure magic thankyou for the huge belly laugh you just gave me...

[Laurie]

I did indeed see that.  Congratulations!  It kind of makes sense after your epic road trip.  How could you ever go back?  You aare amazing!

  Thanks Kathy,

  I don't know about being amazing but the road trip sure was for me. And yes it did so much for me meeting all those other ladies at different stages and with different desires living their lives as they need to. Their effect on me was life changing I think. I am so happy I did it. Not I need to face even more challenges as I try to live my life as I desire.

  I haven't blazed any trails or discovered anything new except for myself somewhere along the way. I'm Laurie and glad to meet myself thanks to everyone else.

  Hugs,
  Laurie

[coldHeart]

Laurie you are suffering from a rare disorder call "MONIPHOBIA"
Fear of that woman.😊

[Laurie]

Laurie you are suffering from a rare disorder call "MONIPHOBIA"
Fear of that woman.😊

  You might be right Sara. You might be right. But one day I shall once again hunt her down and bag my prey. She does  seem to be getting hardier and more bold by the day. Perhaps I will eventual have a formidable foe worthy of the hunt.

   I do hope you are doing better also Sara.

Hugs,   
   Laurie
   

[HappyMoni]

Laurie if you're free tomorrow Friday that would be awesome - if you can avoid any part of the rush hour traffic.  Or if not, I will get to your town in the next few weeks.

Alright Devlyn, here goes.  I have to, I can't help it.

There once was a girl named Moni,
Who grew tired of her Clyde and those ponies.
Then along comes McGinn
A surgeon who wins
Moni's outtie is now an innie, so she grins.

OMG I love it. My privates were even laughing at that one Kendra.

In my defense, and with Devil Lynn's moderator permission, I can only offer this rebuttal of my father's favorite limerick.

There once was a man from Devises
who had balls of different sizes
One was so small, it was no ball at all
the other had won several prizes.


As for your blame Laurie, I accept it as a badge of honor.
Moni (AS IN BONNIE)

[HappyMoni]

Laurie you are suffering from a rare disorder call "MONIPHOBIA"
Fear of that woman.😊

Sing it with me Sara,
   Laurie, Laurie bow Baurie, Banana Bana Bow Borie, Laurie!

[Laurie]

OMG I love it. My privates were even laughing at that one Kendra.

In my defense, and with Devil Lynn's moderator permission, I can only offer this rebuttal of my father's favorite limerick.

There once was a man from Devises
who had balls of different sizes
One was so small, it was no ball at all
the other had won several prizes.


As for your blame Laurie, I accept it as a badge of honor.
Moni (AS IN BONNIE)

  Sniff sniffle

You didn't have to bring that up Moanacoa (as in Moanaloa)
I told you they are one of the things I want gone for just that reason.
Now you are stooping to airing my dirty laundry???
I'll remember how you stooped to low blows when I hunt you down again.

  But for now I have other prey to hunt. Today it's a mini road trip to hunt down the elusive Kendra.
A creature so tough she lives in a gutted building without a kitchen and forages in the neighborhood for her meals.
I will even have to pack in my own ice water to stay hydrated....

The safari begins after breakfast.

Hugs,
   Laurie

[Kendra]

> OMG I love it. My privates were even laughing at that one Kendra.

I was hoping that wouldn't put you in stitches.  Eek did I just say that?

> Today it's a mini road trip to hunt down the elusive Kendra

Yay!!!  So looking forward to seeing you today.  Just don't trip over the power tools and lumber when you come in.  I tend to not do things half way - whether I'm remodeling my place, or myself. 

[Devlyn]

Cindy, we're doing it again!

The Devyl had not long to wait
For Kendra to take the bait
The silly limerick show
Is now on the go
And your rhyming we shall rate.

Hugs, Devlyn

[Laurie]

Okay Kendra beware the hunt begins now...

[Kendra]

Sorry I only hunt free range tofu and veggies.  Must be a Seattle thing.