Here I go again :-(

[Devlyn]

Lovely pics, ladies!
Good to see you together.
It's nice to meet friends. 

Hugs, Devlyn

[davina61]

that's 2 lines short and it doesn't rhyme!!!!!! From the photos it looks like you had a very nice time and I must say looking good my dear it defiantly suits you (being you)   

[Laurie]

Thanks Davina,

  And I am starting to believe that part about being me looks good on me. I just might be beginning to accept that I really am transgender and doing the right thing. Thanks to the support and encouragement from all of you.

  Many more here need to start accepting themselves and work at loving the person they really are. My heart breaks reading the posts of those that really struggle. I admire how in the face of that punishing wait for help, you have forged ahead Davina and are doing what you can to be yourself in the meantime.

  Hugs,
    Laurie

[Devlyn]

that's 2 lines short and it doesn't rhyme!!!!!!

That's true, but the Devyl works in mysterious ways. We'll see what Kendra thinks. 

Hugs, Devlyn

[Michelle_P]

Thanks Davina,

  And I am starting to believe that part about being me looks good on me. I just might be beginning to accept that I really am transgender and doing the right thing. Thanks to the support and encouragement from all of you.

  Many more here need to start accepting themselves and work at loving the person the really are. My heart breaks read the posts of those that really struggle. I admire how in the face of that punishing wait for help you have forged ahead doing what you can to be yourself in the meantime.

  Hugs,
    Laurie

Laurie, thanks for this.  Getting past the self-loathing dumped on us by our culture and accepting ourselves sounds so simple, but it is absolutely key.  Self-acceptance is how we can turn the key on our cell, release ourselves, and find our way to peace and happiness.

Sometimes we need help to realize this and get past our denial.  I had considerable help here to do that, and like I think you do, I want to pass that along to others.

Acceptance.  So simple, and yet so powerful.

[Anne Blake]

Laurie,

Both Deb and I really like that look of peace and joy in your face in your photos with Kendra (Kendra, you certainly show that same happiness and completeness as well). My, my girl, you sure are changing, keep it up!

Tia Anne

[Laurie]

Laurie, thanks for this.  Getting past the self-loathing dumped on us by our culture and accepting ourselves sounds so simple, but it is absolutely key.  Self-acceptance is how we can turn the key on our cell, release ourselves, and find our way to peace and happiness.

Sometimes we need help to realize this and get past our denial.  I had considerable help here to do that, and like I think you do, I want to pass that along to others.

Acceptance.  So simple, and yet so powerful.

  Hi and thank you Michelle,

  You and your dogged persistence and determination to make your own way in this world as you are now, has been a big part of my own " considerable help here " from you and so many others.  And yes, what better way to give thanks for that help but to see if I can help others in my own little way.

  Hugs,
   Laurie

[Laurie]

Laurie,

Both Deb and I really like that look of peace and joy in your face in your photos with Kendra (Kendra, you certainly show that same happiness and completeness as well). My, my girl, you sure are changing, keep it up!

Tia Anne

  Thank you Tia and Debi,

   The joy and comfort come from learning to accept what I am doing is the right thing for me and letting myself be happy about it. It's learning from the example shown me by you and each of those I could meet with that we are who we are and must do all we can to be at peace with ourselves and the world around us.

  Thank you Debi and Tia.

  Hugs,
   Laurie

[Rachel]

The pictures are priceless. The both of you look so happy.

[Laurie]

The pictures are priceless. The both of you look so happy.

Thank you Rachel,

We did have a great time talking with each other about so many different things. I think I may have met my match in the joys of talking. Kendra made it a formidable competition in seeing who could talk the most. I think it was a draw myself. And yes, there was some gossip involved by the subjects of same shall remain anonymous. 
   All good, all good.

Hugs,
   Laurie

 

[Kendra]

The smile is what shows on the surface but I can't help it, I am far happier than I have ever been.  Part of this is due to the people here.  Rachel, I read your entire 2013 "MTF in need of help" thread twice when I made the decision last month to arrange for HRT.  You are incredibly inspiring and proof of what is possible.  All of you. 

[HappyMoni]

The support here is fantastic. Lives are changed by the help found on this site. It has helped keep my sanity. Now I will admit to being a little nervous. I won't get preachy but I fear that the site will disappear for lack of support. I hope everyone will consider adding their support. I think we all lose if we can't come here any more.
Monica

[Laurie]

Feeling a little melancholy today. Not problems though.


"Motherless Child"


[PIANO]
WHOOAOO

Sometime I feel
Like a motherless child
Sometimes I feel
Like a motherless child
And sometimes I feel
Like a motherless child
A long...long way...from home

WHOOAOO

And sometimes I feel
Like I'm almost gone
Sometimes I feel
Like I'm almost gone
Sometimes I feel
Like I'm all alone
A long...a long way...from home

WHOOAOO, WHOOAOO, WHOOAOO
C'mon, C'mon

Who's got a shoulder when I need to cry
I feel restless and I don't know why
Cry for help, but still feel alone
Like a motherless child along way from home
Lord I'm lost I can't find my way
I'm dealing with the struggles in my day to day
My soul is weak and I wanna be strong
I try to run away but I've been running too long

I've been running too long
I've been running too long
I've been running too long
Like a motherless child
Like a motherless child
Like a motherless child
WHOOAOO Like a motherless child
WHOO Like a motherless child
WHOO Like a motherless child
Like a motherless child...

[HappyMoni]

Sweetie you are not almost gone, you are finally found.

You  are not alone, we, your friends are standing with you.

Love,
Moni

[Laurie]

Sweetie you are not almost gone, you are finally found.

You  are not alone, we, your friends are standing with you.

Love,
Moni

Thanks Monica,

    I know that, and like I said I'm not having a problem just a bit melancholy and the song kind of fit the mood.

Hugs,
  Laurie

[HappyMoni]

Laurie,

   Okay, I will give you tonight, but tomorrow the gloves come off. Get some sleep, tomorrow's gonna be a bumpy ride.

Monilito

[Laurie]

Hi Folks,



  I took a walk and was returning home walking on the sidewalk between two buildings of the little shopping area next to my apartments when I thought I heard some one call behind me. I ignored it and kept walking despite hearing a couple more times. Then I heard him saying excuse me and stopped and turned to sees a younger man approaching and asking if he could talk to me. Wary as there was no one else around even though it was still daytime. He came up to me still talking and showing me his arm. On his wrist are three bracelets and he is explaining that his daughter had made them for him and that he wanted to giving me the one pictured above. He explained that he liked it because it said be different and that he was different and thought I might be also. He explained that his daughter had made the bracelets for him after he had a talk with her to tell her he was different. She had made them to let him know that it was okay that he was different as far as she was concerned. I think the other two said something like you're special and something from finding Nemo about keeping swimming.
   What followed was about 20 minutes of us sharing bits of our stories with each other. I will not go into his as that is for him to tell if he wishes to and you folks know mine. I told him about this wonderful site and hope to see him here with us soon.
   I had asked why he decided to chase me down and he said he saw me walking by and thought I might be like him and he felt the need to talk to me about it. Needless to say he made my day.

Hugs to this stranger that felt the need to share.
  Laurie

[jentay1367]

I suspecf you made his too, Laurie. You're a conduit for hope and connection today. Good job, girl.

[Kendra]

Wow Laurie, that is so cool!

[LizK]

Very cool story...its nice when we make an unexpected connection...