It has certainly been a while, so long I decided to start a new thread. I've been through a rough patch that required intervention, but surprisingly it had nothing to do with transition. That part of my life is solid. It was dealing with grief. I finally have gotten a handle on that, plus the Maria Kondo method, yoga, fung shei (sp?) has given me a better outlook.
With that I wanted to share my most recent event in my life. I have been honored for my contributions to video-game and pinball culture with a trading card of myself. So to go to the award ceremony, I of course got my hair styled, new outfit and more. I was super happy as I think you can see by the pict taken outside the salon.
The next night was the award ceremony and I'm happy that I looked very much the girl onstage to accept. I may not be passable, but I am nearly always giving female pronouns now out of respect. I really try.
I had 7 family and friends join me at the ceremony. It was so great for my parents to see me as Bari Jo and be accepted and honored by my peers. I'll ride this high for a while.
I am taking my award to work to show too:)
The more I'm interacting and out there, the better it gets. I almost have the confidence to date even. The itch has been there for a while!
Bari Jo
