Been away for far too long...

[funnygrl]

Hello everybody,

I know that a lot of the people who were here when I was new have moved on unfortunately, and I have no excuses for not having been back in so long. I came here to Susan's on September 10, 2007 and introduced myself and met a lot of wonderful people here.

I have not progressed as fast as a lot of you have, I have been in transition since Sept 2007 and I am nowhere near full time yet, I have a lot of issues with my body, and being over weight has been the biggest issue for me.

I see other girls who look so genetic it just kills me and I know I shouldn't be comparing myself to others but I can't help it, especially when I look into a mirror and see 'Jeff' staring back at me. That, and my all time favorite mental health issue, DEPRESSION, is always present to ->-bleeped-<- everything up in the long term I guess.

One new thing, however, I am officially OUT to all family and friends, whew! Work is another story, but I am out to a couple of supportive staff members.

Anyway, I sure hope I get to talk to a lot of you and get some needed support and help.

ttyl,

-Heather.

[funnygrl]

Thanks Sweetie

[tatiana]

Many women listen to Christina Aguilera's "I am beautiful" when they feel down because of body image. It's almost an anthem for LGBT. Actually the music video has a cross-dresser in it I believe. Think almost everyone wishes to wake up in the morning to have a total feminine body. What a dream come true it would be.

It's the journey that counts, not how fast you get there. Welcome back.

[Janet_Girl]

It is nice to see you are back Heather.  Being out to family and friends is a major step.  I can relate to the weight issue.  I hate that I have gained weight since my Orchie.

But stay around for a while. 

[spacial]

Nice to see you Heather. As one of those who joined after you, it's great to have this refuge, somewhere to chill out and just be ourselves for a while.

[sylvie]

Hi Heather,

It's funny, I have been away for some time myself  (no valid excuses either).  In fact I just came back tonight.  I too have been taking it very slow, and I know how disheartening it can be to see others move so much faster.  But don't give up hope hon.  We can both do it.  Our paths may not be short and sweet but we get to enjoy the sights along the way.  Ok, ok I would rather be on the fast track sometimes but unfortunately life dictates otherwise.  Keep your chin up, we'll get there.