Hi everyone:
Well 2006 has started off with things moving at a faster pace than I could have imagined.
First, I have started therapy and have had two session so far. I am scheduled to go every week. It has been an interesting experience. I/we talk about alot of the same things we do in this forum, but it is different to talk with someone in person. Being able to acknowledge my TG nature to a total stranger and to be accepted as a human being and not an oddity felt good. I feel good about the therapist and have high expectations of cutting throught all the confusion.
Next, I went to my first Tgirl support group last night. It was another mile stone for me. Here I was sitting in a room with other Tgirls all at different stages in their transition sharing their stories and advise. I was impressed with the self assurance and honesty these woman displayed. Prior to the start of the meeting (myself and another lady were early) one of the moderators asked if we would like to take a walk. Wow, here was my opportunity to go out in public, window shopping and talking about ordinary stuff. I jumped at the opportunity and enjoyed my first outing with other Tgirls just hanging out, I can't even begin to describe how good this made me feel inside. Funny thing is that as we were walking down the street a man coming from the opposite direction gave that double head swivel movement to confirm that we were men dressed as woman. I noticed but didn't care because I wasn't going to let him ruin my joy at the moment. I was surprised at how I felt about it. Progress!
So, since my first introduction here at Susan's I have begun the process of taking action to discover and accept myself, and I don't know if I would have done any of these things (therapy, support group, going out in public, etc) without the inspiration and encouragement from my sisters here - thank you for literally saving my life or at the very least my sanity.
Molly
