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Title: Hello from Illinois
Post by: Jen-from-IL on May 27, 2013, 07:00:53 PM
Post by: Jen-from-IL on May 27, 2013, 07:00:53 PM
Hello everyone. My name is Jen and I live in Normal, IL. Yes, there really is a town called Normal. :)
I'm new here and going to be looking around for information specifically relating to surgeries. I am a full time trans-woman (since January of this year). I am very fortunate to have an incredibly supportive environment (family, friends, employer, etc). I'm in my mid 40s and u fortunately time has played havoc with my body. I don't let that bother me. I am treated with respect and addressed as I wish to be.
Hope to find some helpful information and be able to help others as well. Feel free to ask me anything. I'm a pretty open book and love to share my journey up to this point.
Hugs....
Jen
I'm new here and going to be looking around for information specifically relating to surgeries. I am a full time trans-woman (since January of this year). I am very fortunate to have an incredibly supportive environment (family, friends, employer, etc). I'm in my mid 40s and u fortunately time has played havoc with my body. I don't let that bother me. I am treated with respect and addressed as I wish to be.
Hope to find some helpful information and be able to help others as well. Feel free to ask me anything. I'm a pretty open book and love to share my journey up to this point.
Hugs....
Jen
Title: Re: Hello from Illinois
Post by: Darkie on May 27, 2013, 07:06:39 PM
Post by: Darkie on May 27, 2013, 07:06:39 PM
I know where Normal is! I'm over in Iowa. I've been to normal infact. Well, Bloomington-Normal.
Title: Re: Hello from Illinois
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on May 27, 2013, 07:07:51 PM
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on May 27, 2013, 07:07:51 PM
Hi Jen, :icon_wave:
Welcome to our little family. Over 11365. That would be one heck of a family reunion.
Feel free to post your successes/failures, Hopes/dreams. Ask questions and seek answers. Give and receive advice.
But remember we are family here, your family now. And it is always nice to have another sister. (https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsmileys.on-my-web.com%2Frepository%2FAnimals%2Fferret-3.gif&hash=f49e2f86761323f2abd9c33941920389dbb3b10f)
And be sure to check out these links ( MUST READS ) (https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsmileys.on-my-web.com%2Frepository%2FAnimals%2Fferret-8.gif&hash=d9498942f8bbb4bf3ad29af75944ea5e1135c6fa)
It seems to me I know someone from Normal. I can't remember who but I know I know.
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsmileys.on-my-web.com%2Frepository%2FAnimals%2Fferret-5.gif&hash=cfc7a68438be4575d8493dfbe65d1b3586f10b81)
Janet )O(
Welcome to our little family. Over 11365. That would be one heck of a family reunion.
Feel free to post your successes/failures, Hopes/dreams. Ask questions and seek answers. Give and receive advice.
But remember we are family here, your family now. And it is always nice to have another sister. (https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsmileys.on-my-web.com%2Frepository%2FAnimals%2Fferret-3.gif&hash=f49e2f86761323f2abd9c33941920389dbb3b10f)
And be sure to check out these links ( MUST READS ) (https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsmileys.on-my-web.com%2Frepository%2FAnimals%2Fferret-8.gif&hash=d9498942f8bbb4bf3ad29af75944ea5e1135c6fa)
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It seems to me I know someone from Normal. I can't remember who but I know I know.
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsmileys.on-my-web.com%2Frepository%2FAnimals%2Fferret-5.gif&hash=cfc7a68438be4575d8493dfbe65d1b3586f10b81)
Janet )O(
Title: Re: Hello from Illinois
Post by: Jen-from-IL on May 27, 2013, 08:04:50 PM
Post by: Jen-from-IL on May 27, 2013, 08:04:50 PM
Quote from: Darkie on May 27, 2013, 07:06:39 PM
I know where Normal is! I'm over in Iowa. I've been to normal infact. Well, Bloomington-Normal.
We're pretty easy to find over here and also pretty easy to just drive on by (with three interstates converging). :)
Title: Re: Hello from Illinois
Post by: Jen-from-IL on May 27, 2013, 08:06:44 PM
Post by: Jen-from-IL on May 27, 2013, 08:06:44 PM
Thank you for the welcome and the useful links Janet. Was wondering about being able to upload an avatar but of course, you provided that information. :)
I'll plan on posting a quick life history in the next few days so everyone can get an idea about who I am, where I came from and why I'm here.
I'll plan on posting a quick life history in the next few days so everyone can get an idea about who I am, where I came from and why I'm here.
Title: Re: Hello from Illinois
Post by: Jamie D on May 28, 2013, 04:39:37 AM
Post by: Jamie D on May 28, 2013, 04:39:37 AM
A warm welcome from sunny southern California, Jen. Glad you found us.
Title: Re: Hello from Illinois
Post by: Sandy on May 28, 2013, 06:16:49 AM
Post by: Sandy on May 28, 2013, 06:16:49 AM
Hello Jen!
I live in Chi and I've been to Normal a couple times. Hope to hear more from you!
-Sandy
I live in Chi and I've been to Normal a couple times. Hope to hear more from you!
-Sandy
Title: Re: Hello from Illinois
Post by: JenSquid on May 29, 2013, 03:10:45 AM
Post by: JenSquid on May 29, 2013, 03:10:45 AM
Hi other Jen!
Although I'm not originally from Illinois, I've lived here for four fifths of my life, so I guess I could also be said to be "from Illinois." ^_^ I live in the western suburbs of Chicago. I've been to Normal a few times, usually visiting ISU for some reason or another.
— Jen
Although I'm not originally from Illinois, I've lived here for four fifths of my life, so I guess I could also be said to be "from Illinois." ^_^ I live in the western suburbs of Chicago. I've been to Normal a few times, usually visiting ISU for some reason or another.
— Jen
Title: Hello from Illinois
Post by: Jen-from-IL on May 29, 2013, 05:49:04 AM
Post by: Jen-from-IL on May 29, 2013, 05:49:04 AM
Hi Jamie, sandy and the other Illinois Jen. :). Nice to meet all of you.
I make trips up to the SW suburbs and to Oak Park fairly regularly for shopping (IKEA) and electrolysis (Kelly is AWESOME). Other than that, I stick to the boonies, as those in the Chicago are like to call the rest of Illinois. :)
I make trips up to the SW suburbs and to Oak Park fairly regularly for shopping (IKEA) and electrolysis (Kelly is AWESOME). Other than that, I stick to the boonies, as those in the Chicago are like to call the rest of Illinois. :)
Title: Re: Hello from Illinois
Post by: Penny Gurl on May 30, 2013, 07:04:51 PM
Post by: Penny Gurl on May 30, 2013, 07:04:51 PM
And another hello from the Western Burbs! I'm a transplant to Illinois, originally from Ohio.. but not so much any more. Welcome!
Title: Hello from Illinois
Post by: Jen-from-IL on May 30, 2013, 10:01:47 PM
Post by: Jen-from-IL on May 30, 2013, 10:01:47 PM
Hi Penny. Wow, lots of Illinois folks. :)