Hi Elissa,

I read your posts with enthusiasm and wonder. You are the amazing women, who have courageously gone ahead of us and pioneered the way. Thank you.

Your method in answering prying questions is an absolute credit to your understanding of self and place in society. You are to be commended for it.

I interestingly note how social norm, habits and positions have changed remarkably over time. It appears to be the current mainstay of attitude from this community, that if someone other than yourself, can't, won't, fail to understand our beliefs and attitudes; well ........ guess what?  That's their problem. They need to work through it. I'm too busy moving on in life, and your abysmal lack of understanding is weighing me down.

Thank you for your insights. I appreciate your kindness.

Huggs
Catherine

Be what you want to be 

 

Thank you Elissa,

For sharing your most remarkable journey with us. I'm sure it will serve as an inspiration to all.

Huggs
Catherine

Well told Elissa.  It can be a relief to put these life experiences into writing sometimes 

Quote from: Elissa25YearsPostOp on January 22, 2013, 08:48:04 PM
My past life hasn't always been easy. I call it "Growing Pains".. Here are some thoughts that come to mind.

That was amazing! It must make you feel like quite a survivor now. Thank you for sharing!

Thanks for sharing a great testimony with us all Elissa, it must have even been a bit tearful just dredging all of that back up. Bless your sweet heart!

Elissa!

Welcome!  We're so glad you found us!  You're wisdom will be well received.  And any advice for you is freely given (very freely  ).

I am coming up on my fifth year post-op and I am a wife to a wonderful woman.

Your story resonates with me.  It is so touching.  I have had a bit easier path, compared to yours but no journey is without potholes, eh?

Going stealth is living your life as much as possible as your true self and hiding or evading all evidence of your path.  Many have, as you, but do be aware that in the age of the internet, it is very easy for your past to be found.

You mentioned that it would devastate your husband and his family.  I would advise that you be ready for that day.  I hope that it never happens, and no one ever suspects.

Thanks again for coming here.  I'm glad you are here!

-Sandy

 
                                                                         
            Dream and follow your Rainbow.               
            Dream what you want to dream.               
            Go where you want to go.                         
        Be what you want to be,                     
    because you have only one life and one chance   
    to do all the things you want to do.                       
    May you all find Happiness at the                       
    end of your Rainbow                                         
                                                                           

Elissa,

It is very comforting to read about you and your journey. As someone who is starting this long and amazing journey it is nice to know there are women who believe in the good, the positive and the enlightened. I certainly intend to keep a positive outlook throughout my journey.  Thank you for allowing us to know you

Elissa
Im post op 27years, had my surgery in 1985, but Im only married 2years to a wonderful guy, my husband knows my history but  his family does not, your encouraging post gives me hope of another 20 or 30years of marriage, 23years of marriage to your husband who knows your history is fantastic, thank you for your introduction.
Pauline

Just wanted to let you know I thoroughly enjoyed reading what you have posted Elissa!  Hats off to you

Candace

Hi Elissa, welcome to Susan's Place and thanks for sharing your experience with us. See you around the site, hugs, Devlyn