My Life has taken a complete U-turn!

[Lessa]

Hi!

I'm sorry I haven't been here in awhile, but school has been really busy lately so I just haven't had time.

Anyway in the last couple of months my life has taken a complete U-turn for the better! I have transfered out of my orginal high school and into and alternative high school that is right behind it (so I still see all my old friends). A teacher that works over there(who is also one of the leaders of are schools GSA) and I worked it out so most of my classes already knew what was going on before I came, and the ones that didn't found out in the first two days of me being there. I am a girl over at the school and everyone there knows me as such. Everyone has been really execpting over there and I am yet to be harrassed by anyone. Also on January 19th, sixteen days after my birthday I was proscribed estorgen! I have also become heavily involved with my GSA at school volunteering at every oppertunity. I AM SO HAPPY! I know longer feel like I'm going to cry all the time at school its such a great feeling.

Well thats all I wanted to say just thought I'd let you guys know how everythings going.

-A very happy Lessa . 

[Shelley]

That's really good news Lessa,

I'm so happy to hear that things are working out for you.

Shelley

[Elaine]

Wow!! I'm so happy for you!... I wish I had known what I wanted as soon as you apparently did. To transition while still in high-school takes an incredible spirit. And making that change now, before you've built up a resume etc... it will make life so easy in the future.

[stephanie_craxford]

Hello Lessa,

That is such good news, and you must be so happy, just being able to be you in safe surrounding makes all the difference.  Also I'm not familiar with GSA, what does it stand for, and how are your parents taking this? 

Steph

[Lessa]

Hello Lessa,

That is such good news, and you must be so happy, just being able to be you in safe surrounding makes all the difference.  Also I'm not familiar with GSA, what does it stand for, and how are your parents taking this? 

Steph

Hey Steph!

GSA stands for Gay Straight Allience we are actually working on getting a non-genderspecific bathroom at the high school I use to go to and who most of the members go to.

Well I live with a loving and caring father and his girlfriend who support me and just want me to be happy. My dad and I are close (even if he is a little to conservative for my taste) and always have been ever since I can remember I've always been daddy's little girl . My mom is another story all together, she and I have never had a very close relationship. At first it seemed like she was supportive of it and loving and caring, and then one night she told me she thought I was to young to know exactly what I wanted and even compared it to my brother wanting to get his toung piereced. I can understand where shes coming from, but when I told her how long I have been thinking about this since about 4th or 5th grade, she still said I was to young and I haven't talked to her since. Other than that my family has been supportive of me.

-Lessa

P.S. The thing that really gets to me about the whole "Your to young to know" thing that parents say to their children who say they are gay/lesbian/bi/trans is that you never here that said to the boys and girls who are straight and those whos biological gender fits what gender they see themselves as, it always "oh thats so cute!", "how sweet", etc. If we are "to young to know", how come they aren't?? 

[stephanie_craxford]

Thanks Lessa,  I learned something new today

Mothers...   Don't try and figure them out, they are just too complicated, and life is too short.  I know my mom in law is the same way, sort of.  When we came out to her she said that she thinks that I'm just looking for attention.    Bless her heart.  Just remember that she gave birth to you and therefore she is all knowing and all seeing when it comes to your upbringing, and the life issues you face, and this will be that way for the rest of her life

Steph

[Lessa]

Very true, but my mom and I have a very rocky relationship. She has abandon me in the past, just packed her things and left some times leting me know where she was going, others telling me that she was going to pick me up so I could sleep over at her house and then never coming and not calling to let me know what was going on. Her not being accepting was the icing on the cake, and I just decided that I don't know this in my life right now and decided that I didn't want to talk to her for awhile and haven't since.

[Peggiann]

Lessa

What awsome news! I'm gald that there is such an opportunity like this availible out there for individuals. Is it been aound long?

Smiles,
Peggiann

[Lessa]

Lessa

What awsome news! I'm gald that there is such an opportunity like this availible out there for individuals. Is it been aound long?

Smiles,
Peggiann

I'm not exactly sure what you're asking has what been around long? If your talking about the school, yes its been around for many years the tax payers here actually voted to allow construction of the building and paid for the construction of the school, so the community is really behind it. If you're talking about the schools GSA I'm not really sure how long its been around I'll have to ask the teacher who I mention before on Monday and get back to you. If you're talking about something completely different please let me know .

-Love always, Lessa

[Peggiann]

Lessa,
Sorry I wasn't clear with my inquirey. You answered what I was referring to. With asking the teacher about it. I'd like information how to get this GSA introduced down here in the OK and Ks schools.

Smiles,
Peggiann

[CarolC Oz Girl]

Lessa

I so happy for you.

Take care

Love

Caroline

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[Leigh]

http://www.gsanetwork.org/

[Northern Jane]

Well I live with a loving and caring father and his girlfriend who support me

That is SO nice to hear! Support is SO important and happens so seldom  You are also fortunate to be able to make the switch while still in school.

Way back in the dark ages (1950's and 60's) the best I could accomplish was "androgynous"but that still left the bathroom issue. I lived a dual life ("male" where I had to, femme where I could) and had zero family support. It was tough and leaving for SRS after college meant a total split from family.

It is good to know that people are becoming more enlightened and that there are community supports for people who struggle today.

BTW: You pictures looks GREAT!

[Lessa]

The pictures not me, I wish it were but its not. Its an actress from two of my favorite horror movies Saw and Saw 2.

Anyway, I'm sorry to hear you didn't have any support. I have lots of friends who are in the same boat including a friend who helped me figure out what I was feeling all these years (although he tells me his home life is getting better).

Take care
-Lessa

[Sheila]

Lessa,
  This is great news for you. I'm really happy for you. GSA's have been around for a while, any High School can get one going. I think all you have to have is enough students interested and I believe a teach sponser for the group. We have four HS in my area and at one time they all had a GSA. Some are more active than others. They are a great place for the GLBT to have some support in their HS. When I was a member of PFLAG we would give them money to help them get started and for supplies. We would also have the support for them to keep them going.
   Great big hug for you Lessa,
Sheila

[Lessa]

Awww thanks Sheila! *hugs back* .

How do you become a member of PFLAG?

[Leigh]

http://www.pflag.org/

[Lessa]

Thank you for the link Leigh