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Re: What made you happy today? For mtF members only, please. 3.0

Started by Denise, September 18, 2017, 09:25:20 PM

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vickijonesuk

I had a meeting today with the CEO of the big oil company I'm currently working at, ran him through my training and video and he was amazed and completely on board with helping. Absolute support - he's going to play my video before his next staff addresses and help me talk to all of the  senior managers.
It's a really amazing feeling seeing as I'm  starting my transition and feel so stressed about it to have some  someone like that not only say it's fine but to say "right this has got to change"
Happy?  I think so! Feel a bit shocked I think, but definitely starting to feel hopeful for the first time in my my life


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Cassi

Quote from: vickijonesuk on January 24, 2018, 12:14:28 PM
I had a meeting today with the CEO of the big oil company I'm currently working at, ran him through my training and video and he was amazed and completely on board with helping. Absolute support - he's going to play my video before his next staff addresses and help me talk to all of the  senior managers.
It's a really amazing feeling seeing as I'm  starting my transition and feel so stressed about it to have some  someone like that not only say it's fine but to say "right this has got to change"
Happy?  I think so! Feel a bit shocked I think, but definitely starting to feel hopeful for the first time in my my life

Good for you though I don't have a clue as to what "mm" means :)
HRT since 1/04/2018
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MollyPants

It made me happy but it actually happened to my partner. Basically she found out about someone who is going through the same thing she is and has been really encouraged by how they're making it work. :)

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Sarah_P

Quote from: Faith on January 24, 2018, 07:01:56 AM
last night really, still happy today. I put this in my progress topic but happy things need spread around :)

After therapy I was directed to the women's restroom. While washing up I saw Faith standing in the mirror.

I have trouble with mirrors and full-length are typically a dysphoric trigger. It was such a powerful moment that I'm still happy from it this morning.

Awesome!!! I love that feeling!
--Sarah P

There's a world out there, just waiting
If you only let go what's inside
Live every moment, give it your all, enjoy the ride
- Stan Bush, The Journey



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natalie.ashlyne

I will be going in to elections for My local union again for a second term looking forward to it I will be CUPE second ever Transgender person elected as president if I win the election
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Artesia

It's been a couple months since my first flower:

This is it today

WIN_20180125_08_09_05_Pro by Claire Labus, on Flickr

This is it in November

WIN_20171128_21_00_57_Pro by Claire Labus, on Flickr


It must be sustained by our love or something!
All the worlds a joke, and the people, merely punchlines

September 13, 2016 HRT start date
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Michelle_P

I think I may be falling in love with someone I've known for a while and very much like.  I know she likes me quite a bit.  Limerence; a novel experience that I haven't had for 45 years or so.  I'll enjoy the ride no matter the outcome.
Earth my body, water my blood, air my breath and fire my spirit.

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Electrolysis - Hours in The Chair: 238 (8.5 were preparing for GCS, five clearings); On estradiol patch June 2016; Full-time Oct 22, 2016; GCS Oct 20, 2017; FFS Aug 28, 2018; Stage 2 labiaplasty revision and BA Feb 26, 2019
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tgirlamg

Quote from: Michelle_P on January 27, 2018, 12:43:44 AM
I think I may be falling in love with someone I've known for a while and very much like.  I know she likes me quite a bit.  Limerence; a novel experience that I haven't had for 45 years or so.  I'll enjoy the ride no matter the outcome.

Michelle!!!... Love in bloom!!! ❤️ How wonderful!... Enjoy every moment dear sister!!! 😀
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment" ... Ralph Waldo Emerson 🌸

"The individual has always had to struggle from being overwhelmed by the tribe... But, no price is too high for the privilege of owning yourself" ... Rudyard Kipling 🌸

Let go of the things that no longer serve you... Let go of the pretense of the false persona, it is not you... Let go of the armor that you have worn for a lifetime, to serve the expectations of others and, to protect the woman inside... She needs protection no longer.... She is tired of hiding and more courageous than you know... Let her prove that to you....Let her step out of the dark and feel the light upon her face.... amg🌸

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Artesia

One of the employees at work yesterday was amazing to me!  We were talking about teeth and beauty, we eventually got around to age.  She was shocked when I told her I was 44 years old.  She asked how I did it, and  I said my medicine is doing it, kind of sending me through a second puberty.  She asked if I'm starting to have my periods again.  I told her no, and that it could never happen.  I told her I'm a transgirl, and she gave me a giant hug, and told me she would have never known and that I look amazing!
All the worlds a joke, and the people, merely punchlines

September 13, 2016 HRT start date
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Megan.

Quote from: Michelle_P on January 27, 2018, 12:43:44 AM
I think I may be falling in love with someone I've known for a while and very much like.  I know she likes me quite a bit.  Limerence; a novel experience that I haven't had for 45 years or so.  I'll enjoy the ride no matter the outcome.
I had to Google 'limerence',  but I'm really happy for you Michelle, you totally deserve to love and be loved. X

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kaitylynn

Had an awesome evening out at a club with great friends and the love of my life last night :)

And congrats Michelle <3

Trying to make a plan for the day now >^..^<
Katherine Lynn M.

You've got a light that always guides you.
You speak of hope and change as something good.
Live your truth and know you're not alone.

The restart - 20-Oct-2015
Legal name and gender change affirmed - 27-Sep-2016
Breast Augmentation (Dr. Gupta) - 27-Aug-2018
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FreyaG

Well just last night I was taking selfies, and I took one that I loved, and I put it on my Facebook page which was a transition first for me, and I am just so happy with it, that today I am just walking around work happy, and I hit my 15th post today so I have my profile pic now and I'm a very happy and beautiful woman and life is beautiful.
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Cassi

HRT since 1/04/2018
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MollyPants

I finally seem.to be getting the hang of doing my eyes :)

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ToriJo

My parents are awesome, but this is still new for them and I don't talk often.

So hearing my dad on the phone use the right name...wonderful!
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Becca Kay

went to support group last night.  then out with the trans girls and boys for drinks.  so much fun
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Denise

Quote from: ToriJo on January 27, 2018, 11:09:34 PM
My parents are awesome, but this is still new for them and I don't talk often.

So hearing my dad on the phone use the right name...wonderful!

Awesome!!!
1st Person out: 16-Oct-2015
Restarted Spironolactone 26-Aug-2016
Restarted Estradiol Valerate: 02-Nov-2016
Full time: 02-Mar-2017
Breast Augmentation (Schechter): 31-Oct-2017
FFS (Walton in Chicago): 25-Sep-2018
Vaginoplasty (Schechter): 13-Dec-2018









A haiku in honor of my grandmother who loved them.
The Voices are Gone
Living Life to the Fullest
I am just Denise
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Amie June

Quote from: Michelle_P on January 27, 2018, 12:43:44 AM
I think I may be falling in love with someone I've known for a while and very much like.  I know she likes me quite a bit.  Limerence; a novel experience that I haven't had for 45 years or so.  I'll enjoy the ride no matter the outcome.

Michelle, this is wonderful news!! Nothing like the feeling of love - best drug known to woman :) And there's no better time to experience love and romance than springtime.

Big hugs for you big news.

Lindy
Came out to myself September 15, 2017
Stopped cutting my hair September 15, 2017
Started gender therapy September 28, 2017
Came out to two female friends and sister December 2017
Came out to adult daughter and her partner January 2018
First appointment with endocrinologist March 21, 2018
Started HRT March 23, 2018
Started laser treatment for facial hair June 28, 2018
Started electrolysis October 11, 2018

"You are woman
and you're beautiful.
Let the world see you."
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Cassi

Quote from: Lindy on January 28, 2018, 10:26:07 AM
Michelle, this is wonderful news!! Nothing like the feeling of love - best drug known to woman :) And there's no better time to experience love and romance than springtime.

Big hugs for you big news.

Lindy

Wow, and I thought it was chocolate!  Go figure, duh :)
HRT since 1/04/2018
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Roll

In my ongoing attempt to build driving experience to get to the point I can make it to somewhere to actually do laser, I had a milestone today and despite insane anxiety survived super dangerous causeway bridge for the first time. I feel like I am a huge step closer to where I need to be, and I have a lot of hope I will be able to start treatment before my birthday in a few weeks.

(For those unaware this seems weird to, I didn't have a license until last month and I have a massive phobia of cars.)
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(I made the s lowercase so it didn't look as much like PMS... ;D)

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8/30/17 - First Therapy! The road begins in earnest.
10/20/17 - First coming out (to my father)!
12/16/17 - BEGAN HRT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
5/21/18 - FIRST DAY OUT AS ME!!!!!!!!!
6/08/18 - 2,250 Hair Grafts
6/23/18 - FIRST PRIDE!
8/06/18 - 100%, completely out!
9/08/18 - I'M IN LOVE!!!!
2/27/19 - Name Change!

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