Quote from: articleAs Renee Richards, the world's most famous transsexual athlete, looks back on her life, she has one regret -- the fame she attained.
ArticleHmmm...apparently she not only regrets her fame but her transition and SRS too ::) ???
More about her regrets
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So after how many decades of living post-operatively....has she suddenly realized that she is NOT happy as a female? ::) ??? >:( >:(
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
link (http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSN1619986120070218)
As Renee Richards, the world's most famous transsexual athlete, looks back on her life, she has one regret -- the fame she attained.
Richards, who was born Richard Raskind, had managed to create a new life for herself as a woman after a sex change operation in 1975 but a year later made a decision that was to have an even greater impact.
Ping to put this to the top so I can merge two of the same article.
Quote from: Tinkerbell on February 22, 2007, 06:24:41 AM
So after how many decades of living post-operatively....has she suddenly realized that she is NOT happy as a female?
That is unfortunate, but I can't say it sounds impossible. Sometimes we build things up in our minds to levels that the reality of it can't match. Am I saying that will happen to everyone? No, not at all. I suspect it may be happening to my friend Janet, though. She had her surgery a number of months ago, and is falling into a depression currently, which worries me a little, not just for her, but for myself. Right now, it's difficult for me to see beyond the constant internal push to do this. Am I setting myself up for a disappointment? I hope not.
Quote from: Debbie_Anne on February 22, 2007, 12:19:04 PM
Quote from: Tinkerbell on February 22, 2007, 06:24:41 AM
So after how many decades of living post-operatively....has she suddenly realized that she is NOT happy as a female?
That is unfortunate, but I can't say it sounds impossible. Sometimes we build things up in our minds to levels that the reality of it can't match. Am I saying that will happen to everyone? No, not at all. I suspect it may be happening to my friend Janet, though. She had her surgery a number of months ago, and is falling into a depression currently, which worries me a little, not just for her, but for myself. Right now, it's difficult for me to see beyond the constant internal push to do this. Am I setting myself up for a disappointment? I hope not.
Debbie:
Depression is very common after SRS, especially during the first several weeks post-operatively ; the depression is generally related to the healing process and the everyday pain; however, as the pain subsides, the depression should as well. Is your friend Janet still seeing her therapist? I know I sound like a broken record stressing the importance of therapy, but personally I think therapy is very healthy even after surgery; yes, the relationship with your therapist changes somewhat, but IMO, there is always something to get out of your head. :)
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
Yes, she is still seeing her therapist.