Good Morning/Evening Beautiful People,
I just want to share with you all that as I am typing this milestone, Senior Management at work are being told about my transition followed by a town hall this Monday and Tuesday to inform everyone about the correct guidelines dealing with me. I cannot help but to feel emotional about this as this is the last step of getting my life aligned in all aspects socially.
I could not have done this without the support and help of this community. Your shares, experiences of triumph and challenges completely made me muster the courage to do it.
For that I am truly grateful. It does get better :)
Love you all!
April
Yay. Congrats April. It's wonderful to hear your going full time. Yes it does get better. Good luck and Hugs
Mariah
Congratulations April - feels kid of surreal, doesn't it? :) Very soon you will be clicking into work in your heels wearing a purse and looking very nice.
Mariah and Eva Marie - many thanks ladies :)
You are an inspiration - thanks for being YOU!
xoxo
If things go as well for you as they went for Me you will find work a much better place . The feeling of just being able to relax and get on with things without worrying about everything You say and do giving you away feels like a ton weight has been lifted of your shoulders
Toni
Thank you Babe :) - I have been coming to work dressed up very feminine with make up and nails done so this week will just be a confirmation of what they are seeing visually.
I remember your post a few months ago regarding your work transition and I just want to let you know it touched my heart. Thanks for sharing that sweetheart.
Quote from: ToniB on May 08, 2015, 09:28:01 AM
If things go as well for you as they went for Me you will find work a much better place . The feeling of just being able to relax and get on with things without worrying about everything You say and do giving you away feels like a ton weight has been lifted of your shoulders
Toni
Congratulations :eusa_clap: :eusa_dance: :eusa_clap:
I am right behind you and I will be going full time at work next month. I feel the same way you do about this site and the people here. Amazing isn't it!!
Good luck with your work transition you gorgeous and inspirational lady!!!
Quote from: carmenkate on May 08, 2015, 09:14:48 AM
I just want to share with you all that as I am typing this...... I cannot help but to feel emotional about this as this is the last step of getting my life aligned in all aspects socially.
Amazing Jessie Ann :) wow you look fab in your latest avatar pic.
You don't need goodluck coz I know you'll do well.
Keep smiling beautiful.
Quote from: Jessie Ann on May 08, 2015, 09:56:13 AM
Congratulations :eusa_clap: :eusa_dance: :eusa_clap:
I am right behind you and I will be going full time at work next month. I feel the same way you do about this site and the people here. Amazing isn't it!!
Good luck with your work transition you gorgeous and inspirational lady!!!
congrats, live life to the fullest.
Great news April - very happy for you. Make sure to keep us updated on how things pan out at work.
April, you know I'm so proud of you, babe! I know it will go so well.
April Congratulations!!!!!I know it will go.
Quote from: Jessie Ann on May 08, 2015, 09:56:13 AM
Congratulations :eusa_clap: :eusa_dance: :eusa_clap:
I am right behind you and I will be going full time at work next month. I feel the same way you do about this site and the people here. Amazing isn't it!!
Good luck with your work transition you gorgeous and inspirational lady!!!
I will be full time at work in July as well. I'm so excited!
Unlike April, however, work is largely treating it like a non event. My boss will just send out one email and that is it. No town hall, nothing. I go get a new ID and change some official things and I'm done. I'm kind of cool with it being that way though. I just want to get on with life.
Congrats on knowing when the time is right like I recently did! :icon_flower: It's one of those things that just needs to happen and you feel in your heart you can make it happen, and succeed.
Congratulations, April!!
Congrats - hope things only get better and better!
Wonderful news, April!
(hugs)
congratulations living full time is such a HUGE relief.
This is so amazing lovely! I am so, so happy for you! Wishing you nothing but the best at work!!!
I truthfully read more than I post April but...
Yay! It's great news.
Hope you have a fantastic experience.
X
Congratulations!!!
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Congratulations!
It sounds very liberating. I wish you all the luck and a smooth acceptance at work.
Sincerely,
Joanna
Thank you so much ladies. I had a call from my manager and the HR director yesterday after the town hall and they basically told me that the train has left the station ;-) it's done. FYI, I have been off work since last Friday while the announcements were happening.
According to them, it went very well and no questions were asked while the announcement was being made. In short, we were all happy and im glad this step is over. :-)
Again, my utmost appreciation to this community. Without you ladies, I can never do it.
Love,
April
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Congratulations; I'm very excited and happy for you :)
Quote from: carmenkate on May 08, 2015, 09:14:48 AM
Good Morning/Evening Beautiful People,
I just want to share with you all that as I am typing this milestone, Senior Management at work are being told about my transition followed by a town hall this Monday and Tuesday to inform everyone about the correct guidelines dealing with me. I cannot help but to feel emotional about this as this is the last step of getting my life aligned in all aspects socially.
I could not have done this without the support and help of this community. Your shares, experiences of triumph and challenges completely made me muster the courage to do it.
For that I am truly grateful. It does get better :)
Love you all!
April
Sorry for being late to this :-*
That's Wonderful news April... so elated for you
Quote from: carmenkate on May 12, 2015, 04:05:43 AM
Thank you so much ladies. I had a call from my manager and the HR director yesterday after the town hall and they basically told me that the train has left the station ;-) it's done. FYI, I have been off work since last Friday while the announcements were happening.
According to them, it went very well and no questions were asked while the announcement was being made. In short, we were all happy and im glad this step is over. :-)
Again, my utmost appreciation to this community. Without you ladies, I can never do it.
Love,
April
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And all handled so smooth and professionally... what a great place to work
Well I bet your looking forward to your return to work... I would be!
L Katy :-*
Ps.. such a beautiful Avatar
Congratulations!
That needs some guts!
I'm still trying to find mine...
Great inspiration!
Congrats April, It's wonderful to hear everything went well. Hugs
Mariah
Just saw your post this morning!
So so happy for you!
Enjoy...... The rest of your life!
Dodie
Thanks again my beautiful friends, however I must say we will miss you Dodie - you are indeed living the life we all dream about :)
We want you back!
Love and Respect,
April
Hi Carmenkate,
I am back.. Susan and others like you filled my heart..
So thank you so much.... If you ever need to talk PM me anytime.. I am an open book ..
Also if you go back and read my first posts.. warning.. can be emotional.. you will see my growth.. It was not easy... and I still have mountains to climb.. but I will make it.. we all can.
Dodie
Congrats April!!
I don't think I will get near as much attention to the issues at work as you did. I work in government and there was already an individual who transitioned at my work site a few years ago so everyone has already been through the educational process. We are moving to a new building next month and so I will transition fully at that time.
Hugs girl!!!!
That's terrific news April. I'm so glad your work transition is going so well. I feel so lucky to have a sister like you, and all my sisters here.
Hugs,
-Alana
Quote from: carmenkate on May 08, 2015, 09:14:48 AM
Good Morning/Evening Beautiful People,
I just want to share with you all that as I am typing this milestone, Senior Management at work are being told about my transition followed by a town hall this Monday and Tuesday to inform everyone about the correct guidelines dealing with me. I cannot help but to feel emotional about this as this is the last step of getting my life aligned in all aspects socially.
I could not have done this without the support and help of this community. Your shares, experiences of triumph and challenges completely made me muster the courage to do it.
For that I am truly grateful. It does get better :)
Love you all!
April
Congrats on this I'm really happy for you!
Quick update, today was my first day back to work after the announcement. It was nerve wracking!!! I was so anxious as soon as I got into the office. However, everyone for some reason was extra friendly to me :) YAY. I even had a guy open a door for me LOL and what's weird is that this guy who I have a major crush on - even said Hi to me with a huge smile on his face. I gave him just a tiny bit of smile and continued conversing with some of my girlfriends at work.
All in all, it was a very good day. Unfortunately, I was told by my friends at work that there were two middle aged women who expressed their discomfort with me using the womens washroom (so predictable). They were basically told if you aren't comfortable using the washroom - you can go somewhere else to do your business.
A few of my girl friends at work will have a washroom date with me tomorrow. They will give me the full red carpet treatment using the women's loo for the first time haha.
Anyways, good night ladies.
Much Love,
April
Hi carmenkate
I am glad things went well .after the first few days and things get back to normal You will settle into your new routine and if You are anything like Me find Working as yourself to be so much better. Just be the person You have always been inside and enjoy it .As to the two women that are being funny it's their problem not yours as long as the majority of Woman accept You that's all that matters
Toni