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Acceptance

Started by KylieLuv, September 26, 2008, 03:40:28 PM

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KylieLuv

As some of you know, a few days ago, I read all the posts to the question "When Did You Know You Were Trans?". After reading the last post I started sobbing, shaking and crying because that moment had just happened to me. No longer could I believe and try to fix, cure or find another diagnoses of my condition. I am Trans and always have been. I am a girl in a male body.

In 2006 and 2007 I spent a lot of time with some of you at Susan's with the name of Kylie and then Gwen and 6 months with a very respected gender therapist. As the reality of who I am got closer, I panicked and latched onto another diagnoses that I convinced myself fit. I even convinced myself that this was over forever. HA!

But finally I have completely and openly accepted who I am to myself. There is a great deal of happiness and excitment in my soul. I know now begins the hard part. But I have decided I do not want to die relatively young. So I am meeting with my gender therapist next week to make a plan for coming out again and moving forward to become whatever is necessary for life, happiness and peace. I know not where that will lead.

Bless all of you her at Susan's for contributing and caring about a messed up somebody you don't even know. Someday I will return the favor to someone.

Peace & Happiness
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coolJ

Wow, I faced that realization about two weeks ago and just told my wife of almost 19 years afew days ago!Besides this board shes the first person I ever told and I'm 42. I'm only just starting to stop shaking! I hope your path is an easy and joyful one! :D
Life is short, wear the shoes and eat the brownies!!!!!!---coolJ

Cast in this unlikely role, ill equipped to act, with insufficiant tact, one must put up barriers to keep oneself intact.---Rush
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KylieLuv

Good for you CoolJ. I'm sure it was very difficult. How are you doing? How is your wife doing? The only advice I can give to you is to be patient with her. You've known about this for a very long time and she just found out. Do you have any children? I have three. One 25 year old daughter, one 11 year old daughter and a 10 year old son. They are the ones I worry about the most.

Best of luck to you and I hope you find your peace and place easily.

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coolJ

I have 2 daughters-8 and 11 and yeah its been a tough week.On the one hand I feel great on the other I feel terrible!She's taking it hard but we're staying together thankfully. I think because of my situation I will probably never see the transition. :(Hope yours goes better than mine! :)
Life is short, wear the shoes and eat the brownies!!!!!!---coolJ

Cast in this unlikely role, ill equipped to act, with insufficiant tact, one must put up barriers to keep oneself intact.---Rush
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Sephirah

*hugs both of you*

Both you girls have done the hardest part. Accepting, and understanding yourself for who you are is a far, far greater challenge than most other things you can face in your life.

Through self-awareness and self-belief you can achieve things that, before, seemed impossible.

I wish you both love and happiness in your journeys.
Natura nihil frustra facit.

"You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection." ~ Buddha.

If you're dealing with self esteem issues, maybe click here. There may be something you find useful. :)
Above all... remember: you are beautiful, you are valuable, and you have a shining spark of magnificence within you. Don't let anyone take that from you. Embrace who you are. <3
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KylieLuv

Quote from: coolJ on September 26, 2008, 05:50:51 PM
I think because of my situation I will probably never see the transition. :(Hope yours goes better than mine! :)
Not sure transition will work out for me right now either. I love my children so much that I can't stand the thought of missing their growing up. So I'll see what if any compromise we can come up with that will bring me peace. So I will see where this leads me and I can't quit this time until I am at peace. The other option for me now is to grave.

Posted on: September 26, 2008, 06:30:10 PM
Quote from: Leiandra on September 26, 2008, 05:57:47 PM
*hugs both of you*

Both you girls have done the hardest part. Accepting, and understanding yourself for who you are is a far, far greater challenge than most other things you can face in your life.

Through self-awareness and self-belief you can achieve things that, before, seemed impossible.

I wish you both love and happiness in your journeys.

Thank you so much Leinadra for your support and encouragement. I hope this will lead me to the impossible.

Peace & Happiness
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almost,angie

Acceptance was hard and wonderful for me. It`s like i had no idea how powerful it is. I was willing to give up my family to transition. Luckly my wife is going to stay with me and is currently paying for everything wile i stay home with the kids.  I hope it all works out for you. good luck!
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KylieLuv

Congratulations Angie for having such a supportive wife. I'm envious. I went here with my wife in early 2007 and she made it very clear that any hormonal changes or transitions would end our marraige. I know she means it. She is a very confident, strong woman of conviction. But I won't live long if I do not go forward with being the whole me. So I guess I'll just take it one day at a time.
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Sephirah

Quote from: KylieLuv on September 26, 2008, 07:59:34 PMSo I guess I'll just take it one day at a time.

That's all you can do, honey, all any of us can do. Just take one step at a time and never say never.

*hugs*
Natura nihil frustra facit.

"You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection." ~ Buddha.

If you're dealing with self esteem issues, maybe click here. There may be something you find useful. :)
Above all... remember: you are beautiful, you are valuable, and you have a shining spark of magnificence within you. Don't let anyone take that from you. Embrace who you are. <3
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