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Title: Annaliese's road to happiness
Post by: Annaliese on June 13, 2026, 09:41:25 PM
Hello. I have not posted in many months. I started my journey back in February 2025. This seems like an eternity ago. I have come so far and I  know I still a long way to go. But one thing I can say for sure is I have never felt as happy and content in my entire life.

Susan's  place was where my journey starts. I found ghis place in February 2025. I was so confused and lost then. That is when I finally accepted who I really was. Oh my its hard to believe  I have moved so for forward since that night I found this place. Susan's place was my inspiration and gave me the confidence I needed to move forward.

I just want you say thank you to everyone here. I received an email from Danielle a few days ago and that made me reflect on how my journey began. Thank you so much Danielle for reaching out to me, even after an absence of over a year. I really did realize that I have become someone I now love and am not ashamed of her.
I missed this place and didn't realize it until you reached out to me.

I have a place now to journal my journey.

I havd so much to write,  I will try to blog it all.
Title: Re: Annaliese's road to happiness
Post by: Lori Dee on June 13, 2026, 09:48:15 PM
Glad to have you back, Annaliese.
Title: Re: Annaliese's road to happiness
Post by: Northern Star Girl on June 13, 2026, 09:51:37 PM
    @Annaliese

Dear Annaliese
I am thrilled to see that you have returned to the Forum, started posting again and have
started your own Blog Thread "Annaliese's road to happiness"

You had made many friends here so I am certain that they will be finding your
Blog to soon to catch up and have friendly comment exchanges with you again.
    WELCOME BACK

      ❤️
Hugs, Danielle
Title: Re: Annaliese's road to happiness
Post by: Pema on June 13, 2026, 10:23:53 PM
Annaliese, it's wonderful to have you back. I very much look forward to reading about your past year, whenever you have time to share.
Title: Re: Annaliese's road to happiness
Post by: davina61 on June 14, 2026, 03:28:31 AM
Welcome back my dear, yes it was Susan's that put me on the right path as well.
Title: Re: Annaliese's road to happiness
Post by: Stottie Girl on June 14, 2026, 03:35:56 AM
Hello Annalese,

I'm not sure if I've met you or not, I joined at the end of January this year.

Anyway, if we haven't met I'm Sarah, nice to meet you!

Title: Re: Annaliese's road to happiness
Post by: Annaliese on June 15, 2026, 04:47:27 AM
Quote from: Stottie Girl on June 14, 2026, 03:35:56 AMHello Annalese,

I'm not sure if I've met you or not, I joined at the end of January this year.

Anyway, if we haven't met I'm Sarah, nice to meet you!


Hi Sarah, nice to meet you.
Title: Re: Annaliese's road to happiness
Post by: Annaliese on June 15, 2026, 04:56:43 AM
Yesterday was a very busy day. I went to my first Pride event. I have a couple of friends who went with me, I was so happy as I didn't want to go alone.It was an amazing time. It was in Chesapeake Virginia,  The Pride in the peake. I was suprised at how many people I knew were there. Some I haven't seen since last May. They had so many beutiful things for sale. We went out gor ice cream after. What a wonderful day.
Title: Re: Annaliese's road to happiness
Post by: Annaliese on June 15, 2026, 11:53:47 AM
Quote from: Annaliese on June 15, 2026, 04:56:43 AMYesterday was a very busy day. I went to my first Pride event. I have a couple of friends who went with me, I was so happy as I didn't want to go alone.It was an amazing time. It was in Chesapeake Virginia,  The Pride in the peake. I was suprised at how many people I knew were there. Some I haven't seen since last May. They had so many beutiful things for sale. We went out gor ice cream after. What a wonderful day.
Quote from: Annaliese on June 15, 2026, 04:56:43 AMYesterday was a very busy day. I went to my first Pride event. I have a couple of friends who went with me, I was so happy as I didn't want to go alone.It was an amazing time. It was in Chesapeake Virginia,  The Pride in the peake. I was suprised at how many people I knew were there. Some I haven't seen since last May. They had so many beutiful things for sale. We went out gor ice cream after. What a wonderful day.
is it possible to add pictures. I cant see a upload button. I wanted to add a picture to my blog
Title: Re: Annaliese's road to happiness
Post by: Stottie Girl on June 15, 2026, 12:47:09 PM
Yes you can Annaliese but you need to have a free account with imgbb or another compatible image host site. I use imgbb and it works fine.

For imgbb you upload a picture to the account then you open the image, press c and it brings up a dialogue box. If you click the drop down arrow in the first box and select "BBCode full" you will see the code text appear in the second box. If you move your mouse into that box you get a copy button the right hand side. click this.

Then, go to your message in Susans write your message and then where you want to insert the image you just right click, select paste and voilla! If you want to see your image before you post the message then click on the preview button below the message body.

I hope that makes sense!
Title: Re: Annaliese's road to happiness
Post by: Pema on June 15, 2026, 03:59:03 PM
Annaliese, I am absolutely overjoyed that you are doing so well and enjoying your life so fully. Thank you for coming back to let us know. You have no idea how much it means to us.
Title: Re: Annaliese's road to happiness
Post by: Annaliese on June 17, 2026, 04:52:37 AM
Quote from: Stottie Girl on June 15, 2026, 12:47:09 PMYes you can Annaliese but you need to have a free account with imgbb or another compatible image host site. I use imgbb and it works fine.

For imgbb you upload a picture to the account then you open the image, press c and it brings up a dialogue box. If you click the drop down arrow in the first box and select "BBCode full" you will see the code text appear in the second box. If you move your mouse into that box you get a copy button the right hand side. click this.

Then, go to your message in Susans write your message and then where you want to insert the image you just right click, select paste and voilla! If you want to see your image before you post the message then click on the preview button below the message body.

I hope that makes sense!
https://ibb.co/8grDzyS7
Title: Re: Annaliese's road to happiness
Post by: Annaliese on June 17, 2026, 04:54:23 AM
Quote from: Annaliese on June 17, 2026, 04:52:37 AMhttps://ibb.co/8grDzyS7
I think this is right. I started sewing and this is my first completed thing I made, this sweatshirt
Title: Re: Annaliese's road to happiness
Post by: Charlotte Kitty on June 17, 2026, 05:03:06 AM
That's so cool you made your own sweatshirt. It looks great, you've done an amazing job!
Title: Re: Annaliese's road to happiness
Post by: Annaliese on June 17, 2026, 05:10:20 AM
Quote from: Stottie Girl on June 15, 2026, 12:47:09 PMYes you can Annaliese but you need to have a free account with imgbb or another compatible image host site. I use imgbb and it works fine.

For imgbb you upload a picture to the account then you open the image, press c and it brings up a dialogue box. If you click the drop down arrow in the first box and select "BBCode full" you will see the code text appear in the second box. If you move your mouse into that box you get a copy button the right hand side. click this.

Then, go to your message in Susans write your message and then where you want to insert the image you just right click, select paste and voilla! If you want to see your image before you post the message then click on the preview button below the message body.

I hope that makes sense!
https://ibb.co/8grDzyS7
Title: Re: Annaliese's road to happiness
Post by: Annaliese on June 17, 2026, 05:11:43 AM
Quote from: Annaliese on June 17, 2026, 05:10:20 AMhttps://ibb.co/8grDzyS7

I hope this works. I yook up sewing among other crafts like crochet and painting and Mosaic. This is my first item I made. I just finished this sweatshirt
Title: Re: Annaliese's road to happiness
Post by: Pema on July 13, 2026, 02:12:22 PM
@Annaliese, you did an amazing job on that sweatshirt! I'm *very* impressed!
Title: Re: Annaliese's road to happiness
Post by: Northern Star Girl on July 20, 2026, 10:12:18 PM
@Annaliese
Dear Annaliese:

July 17th is a very special day for you; it is your BIRTHDAY  ...
...older and wiser for certain.
                (https://www.susans.org/Smileys/susans/icon_birthday.gif)        (https://www.susans.org/Smileys/susans/icon_birthday.gif)      (https://www.susans.org/Smileys/susans/icon_birthday.gif)
          What are your plans for your Birthday? 
                  Dinner out with friends and family?
                      Cake?  Candles?  Special trip?


NOTE:  On your birthday be sure to look at your
profile and find a special gift!
 
                (https://www.susans.org/Themes/default/images/cake.png) (https://www.susans.org/Themes/default/images/cake.png)  (https://www.susans.org/Themes/default/images/cake.png)

    Again, wishing you well and enjoy your special day.
Warm Regards,
Danielle
[Northern Star Girl]
                (https://i.ibb.co/JWcRz69R/pexels-photo-7600413-desktop.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vCcxJySx)
Title: Re: Annaliese's road to happiness
Post by: ChrissyRyan on July 20, 2026, 10:15:02 PM
Annaliese,


Happy birthday!


Chrissy
Title: Re: Annaliese's road to happiness
Post by: Lori Dee on July 20, 2026, 10:49:55 PM
Happy Birthday, Annaliese!
🥳💐🎂🎈🎉🎁
Title: Re: Annaliese's road to happiness
Post by: davina61 on July 21, 2026, 02:36:10 AM
Happy birthday my dear.