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Melissa

July 07, 2006, 03:56:50 PM
I am floored.  Not one(1) person reacted badly or reacted at all for that matter.  I think everyone had pretty much guessed already and there were even some people that were like "We had to have a meeting for this?".

Quote from: HelenW on July 06, 2006, 09:43:41 PM
OMG, Melissa, I so feel for you.  I can imagine what your going through and I hope that by tomorrow at this time you'll be thinking, "What was I so worried about?"

What was I so worried about?  Well, now I'm out to everyone (except for a couple people who will find out next week when they see me and I'm positive they suspect already).  My God, this feels good to not have to worry about this issue any more.  Nobody was concerned with restroom usage or anything.  I've had a couple people smile at me and I talked to a couple and they didn't act any differently.

As this is sinking in, my face is slowly growing a smile on it.  Today is my last day as male. ;D  I can feel the tension draining away as I write this.  This was a most stressful day over nothing.  Why do I do that to myself?  Probably a result of being rejected in the past.  I should have guessed this reaction, since it's the same I received at the last place I came out to.

Wow.  I think a celebration is in order tonight.  Now I can get on with life. :)

Melissa
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Kate

#1
July 07, 2006, 03:59:01 PM
Just... wonderful. Tears are in my eyes for you.

I'm breaking out the champaign for ya when I get home :)

Here's to MEW! :)
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HelenW

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July 07, 2006, 04:05:00 PM
WHOOO HOOO ! !  !

I was thinkin' on ya all day - Good for You ! !

(I can't get the "[more] smileys" to come up otherwise you'd see a bunch of 'em all in a row, applauding, waving bottles, cheering, etc.)

CONGRATULATIONS!

I can only hope it goes as well for me if the day ever comes.

helen
FKA: Emelye

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Melissa

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July 07, 2006, 05:04:41 PM
Quote from: HelenW on July 07, 2006, 04:05:00 PM
I can only hope it goes as well for me if the day ever comes.

In this day and age Helen, I imagine it will.  In hindsight, I recommend NOT hiding who you really are and just be yourself.  That's the strategy I used and I've extremely happy I did.  I think this way will ultimately lead to success.  The only thing I changed about me for work was:

No makeup
Male shirt + shoes
Not raising my voice too much
Not tucking
No purse (replaced with backpack)
Going by my male name

The whole coming out was really a non-event, except in my head.

Melissa


Posted at: July 07, 2006, 02:13:49 PM
Well, I'm getting some positive reactions now.  There was one woman that my intuition told me would be a good friend that sent me a wonderful email.  In fact, that was really the only email I received and my favorite reaction so far.  I hope we become really good friends, since I really like her.  I've also had a lot of people smile at me and I've talked to a few who were friendly.  My goodness, I didn't quite realize what an catharsis this would be.

Melissa
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Dennis

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July 07, 2006, 06:02:17 PM Last Edit: February 08, 2007, 06:42:45 PM by Melissa
Doesn't it feel great? I'm so glad it went well Melissa (even if you didn't take my advice to stop worrying about it before!)

Congratulations Miss Melissa!

Dennis

Edit: Removed full name - Melissa
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NightAngel

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July 07, 2006, 06:31:20 PM
Congratulations Melissa!!!!!!!! :icon_bunch: :eusa_clap: :icon_geekdance: :icon_dance: :icon_geekdance: :icon_dance: :icon_geekdance: :icon_dance: :icon_geekdance: :icon_dance: :icon_geekdance: :icon_dance: :icon_geekdance: :icon_dance: :icon_geekdance: :icon_dance: :icon_geekdance: :icon_dance: :icon_geekdance: :icon_dance: :icon_geekdance: :icon_dance: :icon_geekdance: :icon_dance: :icon_geekdance: :icon_dance: :icon_geekdance: :icon_dance: :icon_geekdance: :icon_dance: :icon_geekdance: :icon_dance: :icon_geekdance: :icon_dance: :icon_geekdance: :icon_dance: :icon_geekdance: :icon_dance: :icon_geekdance: :icon_dance: :icon_geekdance: :icon_dance: :icon_geekdance: :icon_dance: :icon_geekdance: :icon_dance: :icon_geekdance: :icon_dance: :icon_geekdance: :icon_dance: :icon_geekdance: :icon_dance: :icon_geekdance: :icon_dance: :icon_geekdance: :icon_dance: :icon_geekdance: :icon_dance: :icon_geekdance: :icon_dance: :icon_geekdance: :icon_dance: :icon_geekdance: :icon_dance: 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* :icon_hug:*

Michelle
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Melissa

#6
July 07, 2006, 06:32:19 PM
Thanks Dennis.  I know I was worrying over nothing, but I'm a woman and can't help it.  My manager has already started using my new name now that everyone knows.  That sure put a smile on my face.

Thanks NightAngel. ;D

Melissa
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tinkerbell

#7
July 07, 2006, 07:00:07 PM
Hi Melissa:

Congratulations!  I am very happy for you; another step forward....another battle won.......and yes....you are FREE, isn't that a great feeling?



tinkerbell :icon_chick:
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Elizabeth

#8
July 07, 2006, 07:26:43 PM
Melissa,

I just can not tell you how happy I am for you.  I know the relief of living in the open.   I am glad you can now leave these worries in your past and move forward with your life.

Love always,
Elizabeth
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molly

#9
July 07, 2006, 07:45:33 PM
Congradulations Melissa, this is wonderful news.  I am very happy for you.  I understand about being nervous, when I take that step I will be very, very nervous, a natural reaction I think.

Enjoy and celebrate your well deserved, hard earned freedom.

Molly
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Shannon

#10
July 07, 2006, 07:53:24 PM
Congradulations Melissa!  I am so glad everything worked out for you.  I am sure being free is a wonderful feeling.   :angel:

I can only hope it all goes as well for me if this day ever comes when I come out to everyone. 

Again Congradulations!   ;D

Shannon
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Chaunte

#11
July 07, 2006, 09:32:52 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!

I am both so happy and so proud of you!

Girls rule!

Chaunte
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Kaitlyn

#12
July 07, 2006, 11:05:01 PM
Congrats Melissa!
Wow, I am so glad to hear that things went over so smoothly at work and hope that things keep going well for you! You've earned it =D

~Kaitlyn
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Hazumu

#13
July 08, 2006, 01:09:43 AM
(...oh, a new thread...of course--)

YAY!! YIPPIE!!! >CLAP<>CLAP<>CLAP<
YOU GO, GIRL!!!

>ahem<

Karen (  ;D )
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umop ap!sdn

#14
July 08, 2006, 01:24:46 PM
Congratulations!!!! What wonderful news!

:icon_joy:  :icon_joy:  :icon_joy:
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LostInTime

#15
July 08, 2006, 07:49:56 PM
Congrats!
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