Quote from: Oldandcreaky on Yesterday at 04:41:23 PMI agree. It might invite second looks.

The only thing is? Growth comes the willingness to make yourself uncomfortable. And so while I do think we are going to go with the removable hair topper rather than the attached version to start... so that we still have the options, we know it will be important to, as often as possible, CHOSE uncomfortable.

So yeah, second looks are going to be part of that. But we'll be actively deciding to walk into them on a day-to-day basis, as opposed to having no choice about it. So it's a weird version of retaining some control, I suppose.

 

Hello Dee Dee

My name is Sarah B and I would like to formally, Welcome you to Susan's Place!

You mentioned in your post above the following;

Quote from: DDGCDTRANS on Yesterday at 05:29:53 PMHi, I am DeeDee short for Denise Donna a 73 yr passable Trans Fem, non-op, and I regularly use the women's locker room at a local YMCA. In Minnesota at most YMCA's and all YWCA's it is legal for me to use the women's locker rooms totally naked. I believe all YWCA's have this policy and do check with them in your area. I attend regular swim exercise classes at YMCA with communal showers and I shower and change fully naked with fully naked women, usually 20 in our classes. The all accept me, chat with me face to face naked, hug naked, laugh together, and totally accept me as the woman I am. Your life as Tgirl can be very rewarding if you are willing to research. I was scared at first, hello, but the Y desk lady escorted me to the locker room and introduced me and told them I was able to be naked with them. I did not want it to be shoved down their throats so I asked the women if they were comfortable with me being naked. I received an overwhelming YES and many hugs welcoming me. Please explore your options to make your life as a woman rewarding and make new friends. Thanks, DD

That is very interesting in what you have mentioned and I believe other members at Susan's would be interested in what the YMCA are doing and discuss with you in regards to your experience.

I see you are a returning member or you registered but never posted.  Here at Susan's there was a computer crash in which a couple of years of posts were lost.  So if you are wondering why, you have posted before and nothing is there that is the reason why those posts no longer exist.

Once you feel comfortable here, it would be appreciated if you add a little bit more about yourself in the Introductions Forum, of course.  I would appreciate it very much as, I'm always interested in learning something about new members.

In addition members of Susan's will more than likely will discuss problems or issues that are similar to yours as most members of Susan's have experienced these as well.

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Quote from: Jenn104 on Yesterday at 07:21:56 AMFull disclosure-- I suggest Lynn Conway's name. I didn't get to decide. No worry.

You took the lead, that's what counts! Everybody else who contributed or made the decision followed you.

Quote from: Jenn104 on Yesterday at 07:21:56 AMBusy is good-- I read thru a lot of blogs early on. Most are sadly gone into the ether with the January reset. Regardless, I decided the people who seem the happiest don't wait for transition to happen, rather they jump in. I decided to jump. It worked.

That's why I love reading your's. You are determined to move forward and to make the best out of it and to build a new and better life and that attitude is something I admire. I just haven't gotten to that point yet and I am still trying to appease my wife...

Quote from: Jenn104 on Yesterday at 07:21:56 AMI'll let you know how the gran fondo nyc adventure turns out. I am scared witless of the uphills. I am maybe more scared by the downhills - 45 mph is not my thing and a technical descent at 20 mph is a stretch. I am novice group rider, so the start has me nerved up. Love the new shoes but still getting used to the new pedals and clips. Then again, I never thought I'd feel ready and I kind of do. Yes! lots of cycling to come.

Don't sweat the hills (well, literally, please sweat them!), it is one stroke (my term, not sure how cyclists refer to one push down on the pedal) at a time! To give you an analogy, in high altitude mountaineering you get slower the higher you climb. I typically notice that above 4,000m / 13,300ft I start moving like my grandma, like taking a 2 seconds pause between each step. However, after several hours I would still reach the summit, slow and steady wins the day. Same for your hills. And downhill, go at what speed feels comfortable and safe for you. I am sure you'll do fine!

Hugs,

Heidemarie

That's a very youthful picture of you, Lori Dee! You look like late 20's or early 30's!

I also like all the details of the rocks you show, especially the crystals.

Hugs,

Heidemarie

Red or blue states don't matter if you want have more friends. If you have a YWCA in you are in luck. YWCA allows tgirl to be naked with the women in the locker room and all the women welcome you with you. I have become friends with 5 and we go shopping, coffee, and other fun things. Get out of your scared shell and explore the life you could have as the woman you are.

Hi Lilis

Quote from: Lilis on May 09, 2024, 03:59:51 AMHi Sarah B,

Thanks so much for the warm welcome! It truly means a lot to connect with someone who understands.

I appreciate you sharing your story about transitioning. It's inspiring to hear about your journey.

You are more than welcome.  I'm just passing on my knowledge and if you want to know more about what I did in detail then you need to read 'Sarah B's Story', the link is below my signature, titled 'Sarah's Story'.  Just thinking about what you wrote did you read my 'Story'?

Quote from: Lilis on May 09, 2024, 03:59:51 AMThe idea behind the name Lilith came about in the early days. To be honest in those days I wasn't a very good girl, back then I was only allowed to exist in the nightly hours, especially on Friday's and weekends after heavy drinking and drugging. Living in New York City, during that time I would dress and post salsy images of myself in websites such as craigslist, and other similar websites looking for cis-gender men for sexual pressures. No, I wasn't selling myself I did this because it was the easiest way for me to meet cis-gender men at that time in my situation. This phase in my life is behind me, and today I no longer participate in these dangerous activities. I didn't have a name and I needed something that resonated with my lifestyle, so I did some research and came across the name Lilith on a Google search, after learning who Lilith was from the wikipedia website and having a Christian background the name resonated with me with and the life that I was living.Thankfully I no longer live like this today, but I became attached with the name and kept it, I think Lithith and who I was and who I am have somethings in common.

About the chromosome test I'll definitely consider your suggestion and discuss it with my doctor.

Thank you for sharing and it was really appreciated by me and as I said, I always seem to learn something new, 'and I was right' (Simon Cowell, AGT, BGT).

If you read my story, then you will know, I changed my life around 35 years ago and at the time chromosome tests, were very expensive then and I did not bother to get one regardless of what the results turned out to be.  In other words, I was going to live my life how I wanted to, or as just me.

I have taken the test and it has not changed anything about me, not then and not now.

Quote from: Lilis on May 09, 2024, 03:59:51 AMI'm happy to be in a space where I can learn from others and hopefully offer some insights as well.

Thanks again for everything, Sarah B, and everyone for the warm welcome.

Allie and Moonflower, have provided a wealth of information or insights into their 'journeys' for you to consider.  You will be able to provide insights to other members here on Susan's Place, when you tell us your stories and journey.  You only tell or share what you are comfortable in sharing.

Again you are more than welcome and thank you again for sharing as well.

Take care and all the best for the future.

Love and Hugs
Sarah B
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@Lilis

What is your favorite type of scone?

Chrissy

Do you like to eat tangerines?

Happy birthday to each of you!

Chrissy

I hope all of your riding is good.

Chrissy