A New Chapter: ALASKAN DANIELLE's Chronicles

[Northern Star Girl]

Brand New Thread!!!
I am the same Alaskan Danielle.  My new personal thread is a continuation of my life and times as a woman in a small Alaska town.

Please feel free to comment, attach pictures and to share your thoughts.
Hugs and Best Wishes,
Danielle                   

[emma-f]

I'm looking forward to the continuation of your story Danielle!

Em x

[JulieAllana]

I am somewhat disappointed that the old thread is being shut down, but it makes sense...you aren't really being hunted anymore are you?  I am sure that I will get as much out of your new posting spot as I got out of the old one.

       Hugs,
            Julie

[Northern Star Girl]

UPDATE:  December 30, 2018
As my followers and friends are aware, it has been 2 years since I came out full time, quit my male-mode gainful employment and relocated thousands of miles away to my new home in small town Alaska as a woman to start my own small business.   It has been an exciting 2 years in my new home town, I have developed many new friends, men and women, and have found myself pursued by quite a few suitors. .... 
....of special note is my Dental Hygienist Suitor #4

When I left my family and parents 2 years ago, none of them accepted me and my transition decision, but my parents are not getting any younger and it was important for me go finally go back home for the first time in 2 years... after-all they are my parents and family and will always be.
   
I think that it is important in our life and relationship decisions that do not want to have any regrets later on in life... so I decided to finally take the long trip back "home" to visit my parents, extended family and friends.
As I expected, I am so far finding "reserved" acceptance, but I am working hard on showing my family and friends that I am a responsible and respectable woman.   Some of my extended family members and old friends did not recognize me when I arrived.

For our family New Year's Eve celebration tomorrow night I am making a big batch of my famous Molasses Cookies....
       

I will keep you all up to date as my visit continues........
Hugs,
Danielle

[ChrissyRyan]

Danielle,

I do hope that your family embraces you over the coming years.
You seem like a wonderful woman who is responsible, kind, and thoughtful.

Do have a great 2019 Danielle!


Chrissy

[Northern Star Girl]

I am somewhat disappointed that the old thread is being shut down, but it makes sense...you aren't really being hunted anymore are you?  I am sure that I will get as much out of your new posting spot as I got out of the old one.

       Hugs,
            Julie

@JulieAllana
Dear Julie:   
I am also somewhat sad that I had to shut down my old thread but the rules here on the Forums are that when a thread gets very long it is then shut down.
My old thread was 100 pages and on the cusp of 2000 comment replies so in just a few more comment replies it would have been automatically ended.

I wanted to start with a new title to allow others to find me.
I much appreciate your comments and contributions on my thread along with all of my readers and followers I am hoping that this will be an interesting place for all to visit.

Thank you for your comments and sharing your thoughts.
Hugs, and well wishes,
Danielle

[Rachel]

I am very happy your family received you well. I understand the "time thing" all to well.

Those cookies look so good.

I would love it if your visit overall is a huge success and opening a new home chapter in your life.

[Liina]

Good for you Danielle,
It has so nice read your last thread and about and life and times in Alaskan small town and how you have been able start over from the lower 48 and carry on to a dynamic, authentic life. Yes I have seen other threads as they reach 100 pages time to start another. Thank you for all your posts and openness, it really is a pleasure to see life so full in your changed roll as the woman you have wanted to be. Will be following your new thread..for sure.
Have a wonderful New Year as winter sets in for a few more months!
Liina

[Anne Blake]

Greetings Danielle,

I believe that we all are looking forward to your continued chronicles and further telling of your no longer hunted status. Plus it helps that you are attempting to bribe us all with thoughts of your molasses cookies.

You have always presented yourself on Susan's as a positive, up, encouraging person. Were these common characteristics in your life prior to moving to transition and moving to Alaska?

Best wishes for your new year,
Tia Anne

[Jessica]

Thank you Danielle for sharing your continued adventures with us as you forge ahead in a brand new chapter.
Hunted Prey was a staple for many readers and it brought excitement and happiness as you brought us into the life of a young woman in the wild north.  It won't be missed but remembered in our hearts, along with just clicking on the link to refresh memories that sometimes blur.

I'm expecting more thrills and spills and cookie recipes!

You are our Northern Star*Girl, and always will be.

Hugs and smiles from a California girl

[JudiBlueEyes]

Danielle, I wish you continued happiness on your trip home.  Interesting that you note several people did not recognize you.  I hope they can see you are the same inside as I cannot imagine your cheerful and caring demeanor is new.  As you have settled in and are baking cookies I think things are probably going as well as they could and will only get better. 

I hope the rest of your trip is enjoyable and this won't be the last time you "go home". 

Time flies and your Hunted Prey thread really racked up the views and posts! It was fun to participate in and I'm sure this new one will be equally enjoyable.

Judi

[EllenJ2003]

Have fun and good luck with your family Danielle.     I hope things go well for you on the family front.  As you know acceptance from them can take a fair amount of time (it took me almost 25 years from the time I first told my parents in late 1978 that I was TS, until shortly before my SRS in late 2003, before mom and dad finally came to accept me as their daughter [my brother and sister still refuse to accept me as their sister]).

Ellen

[Jenny1969]

Happy New Year.   I am kind of new here.  I am going t have to go back and read your previously mentioned thread to catch up,   I always wanted to go to Alaska.....that is until "Into the Wild" came out!!  LOL

Later

Jenny

[davina61]

Hope the cookies came out OK, you never know with a "strange" oven, took me ages with guess the temperature/time with my own. Good luck with the relatives , you will win them around with your beaming smile. XXXXXX

[Nina]

Hi Danielle!
I've not followed your previous thread, but have taken an interest in you moving to Alaska.
Curious, and I'm sure you mentioned it, but why did you choose Alaska? It's interesting, because three years ago I caught the "Alaska" bug. I was watching every tv program and reading every book about Alaska. So much so, that we started looking at either Alaska or Yukon to move to. We ended up finding our dream log home, off-grid, far removed from any town, city or neighbor. And we love it.

You mentioned your relationship with family. It's tough making the decision to transition. Family will say it's selfish, but we know it's necessary to our survival. I've lost my brother and sister whom I've not spoken to in 10 years. It's been so long that unfortunately, weeks and months go by that I forget I have siblings. I've resigned myself that I doubt I'll see them again, and know what? I've made peace with it. If they don't want to be part of my life where I'm happy, well, they can go their own way.

Anyhow, I'm super jealous of where you moved. No doubt you're enjying yourself, and seems your life is going well. Keep positive!

Nina

[sarah1972]

My dear Danielle-

Thank you for continuing to chronicle your adventures in this new thread. Hunted prey has always been the thread I have checked up on, even in times I have not been on the forum much.

You have turned another page in your life, found a real sweetheart and continue to be a successful woman. Needless to say that your dental hygienist was the crowd favorite.

I am very much looking forward to reading your new adventures or even just about your normal life. After all, normal life as the gender we are is what we all hope for.

I am very proud of you taking the trip to reconcile with your friends and family and show them what great woman you are. Even if you can not turn all of them in your favor, you will convince most that you are a very responsible and respectable woman, working hard for her living and being a great member in your community.

Not being recognized speaks for your changes. And is also not uncommon. My parents did not recognize me when I first met them about 18 month into HRT.

I keep my fingers crossed for your visit and thank you again for starting this new thread.

Hugs and love,

Sarah

[BrianaJ]

Happy New Year!  Mmmmm cooookies.  Me love cooookies.  LOL  Seriously, I really do.  And that's one of my favs. 

I'm glad  you were able to get the time and go back home.  I'm sure it wasn't easy.  I can somewhat identify with some of the feelings you may have had.  Like Nina, I have a brother and sister that generally want nothing to do with me.  I've not talked to the one in 12 years and the other in 10 years.  I hope things work out better for you.

Take care and have fun!

[KathyLauren]

Danielle, I am happy that you are reconnecting with your family.  Reserved acceptance is better than no acceptance.  You are such a positive, caring person that I am sure you will win them over to full support.

I hope you have a good New Year celebration, and that the new year brings you much happiness.

[Paige]

Happy New Year Danielle and  good luck with your family.
Looking forward to the new chapter.  I'm sure it will be just as informative and interesting as the last. 
Take care,
Paige

[Northern Star Girl]

@Nina
Dear Nina:
You are not alone in not being aware of many of the details in my "old" thread.   
I promise that you will not be bored, this is an exciting chronicle of my ever surprising life and mostly enjoyable events in my transition life.

Happy reading!  Please, if you have further questions, feel free to ask. 
Thank you for following and sharing your thoughts.

Hugs and well wishes,
Danielle

Hi Danielle!
I've not followed your previous thread, but have taken an interest in you moving to Alaska.
Curious, and I'm sure you mentioned it, but why did you choose Alaska? It's interesting, because three years ago I caught the "Alaska" bug. I was watching every tv program and reading every book about Alaska. So much so, that we started looking at either Alaska or Yukon to move to. We ended up finding our dream log home, off-grid, far removed from any town, city or neighbor. And we love it.

You mentioned your relationship with family. It's tough making the decision to transition. Family will say it's selfish, but we know it's necessary to our survival. I've lost my brother and sister whom I've not spoken to in 10 years. It's been so long that unfortunately, weeks and months go by that I forget I have siblings. I've resigned myself that I doubt I'll see them again, and know what? I've made peace with it. If they don't want to be part of my life where I'm happy, well, they can go their own way.

Anyhow, I'm super jealous of where you moved. No doubt you're enjying yourself, and seems your life is going well. Keep positive!

Nina