Surprised  to see poor ratings for the Dotti patches.  I have used Dotti almost exclusively since I started nearly 5 years ago, as the brand my doctor prescribes and pharmacy provides.  The low transfer rate my be part of the reason I have experienced very slow results.  Of course not being allowed to have testosterone blockers has also been a major reason.

Coral

All I cook these days is small batches of little things!
The practice helps me improve my cooking.

Last time I pan fried shrimp I added some Japanese red pepper and liked it a lot.

Our air fryer is my go to cooking appliance.  I use it for nearly at least part of every meal.  Cook lots of frozen entries.  Have found it is helpful to put an item in microwave for about half recommended time, then finish with half air fryer time in the air fryer.  Cuts cooking time while producing a better finish over microwave only.

Coral 

'What Helped Me Through My Transition'

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/what-helped-me-through-my-transition/ar-AA1cT28P?ocid=windirect&cvid=945a08a0d16c47e496fb9bceece9d71b&ei=121

Story by Tiana Randall (Feb 2023)

While no one handbook can guide someone through every unexpected moment when transitioning — even, ahem, ones that come close — we can look to those who've been there before and learn from them. The Cut asked models, activists, artists, influencers, and more to share the advice, mantras, and support that helped them during their own transitions.

Emira D'Spain, first Black transgender Victoria's Secret model
"No rain, no flowers." Bad days are inevitable, but so are great ones. Transitioning is a long journey that is going to have its ups and downs, but that's the beauty of it. To all of my young trans people, the good days are coming. It'll all work out, I promise."

Naomi Hearts, @naomiheartsxo on TikTok
"There is no right or wrong way to be trans." People often feel that trans people need to look a certain way or do certain things — like medically transition — to be trans. That is not the case. At the end of the day, to be trans is who you are at the core, and nothing and no one can change that.

Isis King, model
"The journey is a lifelong one." It takes a lot of effort and courage to be who we are as trans people and to live our lives every day. Enjoy the process."

I got one at 80% off during my final few days at Wilko's. We didn't want one, but couldn't pass up the price. They're OK for small batches of little things, but most UK kitchens just don't have the counter space for one.

Yes, I have one. I cook a variety of things with it.

Allie,

I am very happy that everything is going well. Based on my experience radio silence means acceptance.

Quote from: imallie on Yesterday at 10:10:26 PMsome very nice (and appropriate) use of my new name

My memory from your lost blog that Allie was not going to be your new name and that you did not want to mention it until you told your family. So, since you told them. What is your new name?

Ellen

Quote from: Jessica_Rose on Today at 05:35:29 AMpassing a bill that makes same-sex relations punishable by up to 15 years in prison

Judge: "You have been convicted of same-sex relations and sodomy. You are sentenced to 15 years in prison where you will be sodomized." 

"I have had several dog owners say, "My dog really loves you. She only loves women, but she really loves you."  Dogs can suss us out with a sniff."

O&C, I reread your comment today because I had exactly the same experience this past last week.

I have developed a female friend who I originally hired to help me with my makeup. She rents a studio in a women's center in lower Manhattan. I meet her there so I can do my gender wardrobe change from my male role to the female me. Her friendship gives me a sense of safety, caring, and support that my soul is bursting to feel.

When I met her at the studio, there was a group of women getting ready for a karaoke party sitting on a group of couches. Some knew me and others were strangers. I was introduced as Emma even though I was still wearing my male street clothes.

Standing there I attracted the attention of Frankie, a vicious, man-hating dog that threatened to rip my legs off. I quickly retreated to the changing room with my friend and firmly closed the door to protect me from the rabid teeth of an avenging man-hating dog.

I joyfully shed the male costume and began to relax as I became me. We were planning on some light shopping and a trip to a local coffee shop. As I slowly opened the door, fearing another attack by the vicious, misandrist dog, this is what I found:

                 

Frankie came over and started to lick my hand. The women all looked on with shock. Frankie never did that with men, ever. I smiled at all of them and said, "That's easy to understand. I am not a man. I am a woman."

I had passed the "Frankie" test.  I no longer fear being clocked. Frankie knows better.

Quote from: Oldandcreaky on Today at 08:55:16 AMI don't know if you're exhausted by all the revealing, but I'm exhausted for you!

Allie, have you heard anything positive or negative from the people you feared might be problematic?

Bupkis.

Actually, my sisters whose two boys are on the watch list, intimated that, although they have not contacted me "it's not their way" they are supportive. Who knows?
The other nephew - from whose brothers and sister I've gotten really nice notes is radio silent. And he and I normally do text on occasion.
And nothing from the other two brothers in law... but again, nothing negative just nothing positive.
I personally am treating all things like that as positive until proven otherwise.