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[LoriDee]

I was a member here quite a while ago. I believe my username was Lori Dee or some variation. I guess the website was having issues at about the same time that I was. I managed to dodge COVID, and was homeless for a short while, now in a new apartment, and healthy again. Now that I have internet again, I have been updating everywhere with my new email address.

I am a disabled veteran. I served in the Army for almost 15 years. I was a Tank Master Gunner and suffered a back injury that ended my career. I was diagnosed with Gender Dysphoria at the VA in 2019 and began hormone therapy on January 11, 2020. I turn 67 this year and enjoying my life now more than ever.

[Northern Star Girl]

@LoriDee
Dear LoriDee:
I am sorry that you lost your previous member account... and I am, very happy to see
that you have just re-registered as member here on Susan's Place and the Forum.
I wish to give you my Warm WELCOME.

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[Northern Star Girl]

@LoriDee
Dear LoriDee:
I see that you mentioned in your introduction post that you are a Disabled Veteran
and that you served in the Army for almost 15 years as a Tank Master Gunner.

Please find your way to our Military Veterans Confab
                    https://www.susans.org/index.php/board,547.0.html

...and be sure to read the following posting: 
          Welcome to ALL presently Serving and Veteran Military members
  https://www.susans.org/index.php/topic,247181.msg2262497.html#msg2262497

I would be honored if you posted some of your comments and experiences there. 
        ---> You will also be able to see who are some of the Military Members of the
Susan's Place Forum.  Be sure to "check in" on the Roll Call thread.

Warmest Regards and WELCOME
Danielle [Northern Star Girl]
                              US AirForce Veteran... served right after college.
                                    1st Lt   First Lieutenant
                              Much of that time at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas
                              staff at the Air Education and Training Command

[Susan]

Dear LoriDee,

Welcome back to Susan's Place! It's wonderful to hear from you again, especially knowing the challenges you've faced and triumphed over. Dodging COVID, navigating homelessness, and settling into a new apartment mark significant life events, and we're so glad to hear you're in good health and connected once more.

Updating your contact information is a great first step in reconnecting, and we're here to help with any account-related issues or updates you need. Your resilience is truly inspiring—not only have you served our country with distinction for nearly 15 years, but you've also embraced your journey with gender dysphoria with courage and openness.

Beginning hormone therapy is a significant milestone, and it's heartening to hear how it's contributed to your happiness and well-being. As you celebrate turning 67 this year, know that your story is an inspiration to many in our community. We're here to support you in every way we can, offering resources, connection, and a welcoming space to share and grow.

Please don't hesitate to reach out for assistance with your account or to share more about your journey. Your experiences, strength, and insights are invaluable to us all.

Warmest regards,

[Miharu Barbie]

Respect, LoriDee, for your military service! You and those like you are exactly what makes America the best place ever. How wonderful that you get to come into your gender sweet spot. Better late than never. Enjoy the ride. There is a lot of potential there for joy and adventure.

❤️
Miharu

[Sarah B]

Hi LoriDee

Welcome to Susan's, I hope you find some friends here, like I did.

As others say, "Thank you for your service", if it was not for people like you.  People like me, might not be here today.

Anyway I hope you find what you are looking for, I certainly did.

Kind regards and best wishes for the future.
Sarah B

[Colorado Girl]

Hi LoriDee!

I know that we chatted a little bit when I posted my introduction a couple of days ago, but I also wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your service to our country! I also wanted to thank you for your warm welcome to me. I'm looking forward to getting to know you and I'm very happy to call you "sister"!

Hugs!
Shawna