Ok. Hello. My name is Allison R. Been here before. A lot of my c**p was lost in the Great Reset. I am glad. It was 99% just a trauma dump where everything was a crisis. I still live in crisis mode, but that's another story. One already told.
So to reintroduce myself.
I turn 56 in August. I am AMAB with 26 years in a relationship, 5 kids, and enough grandkids to field a baseball team, alternates and all. My egg cracked during Covid. I came out to my wife a year after I did to myself. To no one's surprise it did not go over well.
I have been in therapy since about 30 days after I started to figure things out. My relationship was already on shaky ground and has since completely disintegrated. She has physically been gone almost a month now. Oh have done nothing towards a transition but gro my hair and start wearing earrings again. Now that she has gone I am starting to live as myself at home. Anyone who might have some ideas on skincare, shaving, makeup, and anything else you might have advice on will be incredibly helpful.
I am glad to be back. I am also seeing that the more time passed the easier it gets to be alone again.
Well, thanks for reading.
Hugs
Allison
Welcome back Allison!
Chrissy
Thank you Chrissy. I have been missing the support, I just didn't feel I had anything to add to the forum and was tired of just taking.
ALLISON!!!
Girl, welcome back! And thank you! Damn I missed you, girl! *massive hugs*
You know you are not alone, sweetie!
Love you, girl! <3
Welcome back, Allison
Alana
Thank you Alana. I hope I can help this time.
Welcome back, Allison!
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Quote from: Allison R on May 12, 2025, 10:50:10 PMThank you Alana. I hope I can help this time.
Girl just be you. Don't think about it that way. Just be you, and all of who that is. You help people by doing that.
Alana is a prime example. She is someone who inspires others through her own journey. You don't have to have that in mind, okay? Just be you, and be here. The rest will follow. <3
Hi AllisonMy name is
Sarah and I would also like to formally, Welcome you back to Susan's Place!
I see that other members of Susan's have also welcomed you back as well.
I know you have mentioned what has happened in the past and it has now vanished because of the crash. It would be appreciated if you add a little bit more about yourself so that others will know a little bit more about you that do not know you. I would appreciate it very much as, I'm always interested in learning something new about returning members.
As you know Susan's members will more than likely will discuss problems or issues that are similar to yours as you know they will do.
Take care and all the best for the future.
Once again, Welcome to Back to Susan's Place!Best Wishes AlwaysSarah BGlobal Moderator@Devlyn @Jessica_Rose @Mariah @Northern Star Girl @Lori Dee @Allison R
Quote from: Allison R on May 12, 2025, 10:19:55 PMOk. Hello. My name is Allison R. Been here before.
Hey Allison,
Welcome back to Susan's!
~Lilis 💗
Wow. Missed this. Thank you all very much!!
Quote from: Allison R on May 12, 2025, 11:28:20 PMWow. Missed this. Thank you all very much!!
See? This is why you're back home, Allison! <3
Welcome from a newbie Allison. I can see why you ventured back here. There is so much warmth and comfort here. I have never felt so much at home as I have here at Susan's Place. I have indeed felt that since joining here I have made some positive progress on my way forwrd in my new life. Your return was also a right step. Again welcome back. 🫂 🤗 Annaliese
Welcome back, Allison. The best advice I can provide right now is to breathe, relax, and don't be in a hurry.
Skincare - use sunblock, exfoliate and moisturize
Makeup - use as little as necessary. I went to Merle Norman and asked for some help with basic, everyday makeup. They were more than happy to show me how to properly apply makeup, and of course sell it to me!
Shaving - I was quite hirsute. Shaving was an endless battle. Electrolysis is slow, but effective. It's been years since I shaved. If you have dark hair, many people find laser hair removal to be very effective.
Love always -- Jessica Rose
Welcome Back Allison!
Congrats on starting to live your true life at home and beginning to feel like expanding on what you are already doing! Thought and intent are always the first steps to making the things we want reality... all good things to you as you find your way forward!
Onward Brave Sister!
Ashley 💕