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Gwynne, you are truly remarkable. This topic should show everyone here how to persevere and overcome. A fond and heartfelt "Happy Birthday" and a BIG HUG to you sister! I for one am glad you found us here and became family to me.

I thought I had a rough go of it . you've done a good job of getting to where your at .congratulations and good luck

 A moving chronicle Gwynne and a too familiar reference to what we would and would never "allow" ourselves until.....the well burst.

How we ever managed to hide all this from ourselves and others reminds me of how powerful our minds are at creating an alternate reality?

Imaginariums are now toys, hmmmm

Want one for your birthday party?

Happy Bday to you!

Happy belated birthday!

Happy Birthday, Gwynne!

And yes, that all sounds pretty familiar, trying to blend in with the rockers and all. 

Who knew my long hair and pierced ears were a manifestation of gender dysphoria all along?

Happy birthday 

Happy Birthday! What a heartwarming story.

There is a lot more to our identities than being transgendered. What a touching story about being a dedicated parent, spouse, and teacher. Thank you for sharing the other parts of your life. Hope to read about many more birthdays from you. Happy Birthday!

Julia

Wow, how touching and few similar points we share, big hug to you and belated happy birthday xx

I came across this while lurking through the boards. I may do something similar when I reach my 1,000 post.

Anyways, this is a great story Gwynne. *hugs to you*