Hi. Hello. Salutations.
I have not been here on this forum for several years. I don't remember the last time I posted, but I have determined that my account was first activated on 6/16/2012. I'm happy to see that Susan's Place is still a thriving community.
I transitioned the day before Thanksgiving in 1998. I've been busy these 25 years living my best life and minding my own business.
When same-sex marriage was legalized in the USA, I foolishly believed that America was making good progress, and I felt proud to be among the trans elders of the 20th century who helped usher in this progress. I'm not feeling so smug anymore.
I am returning to this forum in hopes that my age and experience might lend support and encouragement to those who might be struggling with the barrage of hateful anti-trans legislation flooding through state and national congressional bodies. Make no mistake, we are under attack. I might not have a lot to offer, but what I do have is a shoulder to lean on and a sympathetic ear.
I've come to believe that the best way to find happiness is to help someone else find happiness, the best way to find peace is to help someone else find peace.
I've heard it said that united we stand, and divided we fall. I suppose it's true. I hope it's true. I hope I can increase the Unity quotient in my own way just a little bit.
Peace!
Miharu