From a person who was initially embarrassed by my thoughts and feelings, to the extent that I planned to move from the city of my birth and my family home for hundreds of years, to live in stealth as a female. What a change 3 years later, I have evolved in my transition, into a person who is proud to be who I am.  Fortunately (or unfortunate), I will be a very high profile person to openly transition, in Asia and I have decided that one way I can help our community is to boldly come out in public. This includes Magazines, TV interviews and prominently featured in a book written by one of the worlds most experienced gender therapists. I expect a degree of backlash (mostly in nasty whispers) as I used to be a member of the suits in finance and also a senior member at the most significant clubs and organizations. It is my little contribution for all my sisters who are lurking in the shadows in Asia (ex Thailand). I can handle the crap that will be said but I'm an older transitioner and in Asia, age has some respect......maybe, I hope...

I have seen so many of us contribute in such a significant manners, especially all the staff on Susan's. You have all inspired me to be courageous.

Wonderful, Warlockmaker!

I wish I was prominent so I could follow your example.

Hon,

I reflect.

What is bravery?

Rejecting:
Our fear of being seen as flawed women?

Our fear of rejection from the mob?

Our fear of no longer being society?

Or just fear?

Irrational mind numbing fear.

What is mind numbing fear?
Just that, you can't think.

WLM you have faced them. There is a point in our lives we accept and no longer care for the paparazzi or the news fools.

But sometimes we can be us. We just don't care. I am Cindy, you are ----- and nothing in the world can change that..But I shall stand for my brothers and sisters because I can.

I realised somewhere on this journey that I was stronger than most, so I do what I do.

And you Sis?

How strong?

Cindy (call me if you like)

It's wonderful to hear you've found your place in life, and that's a great thing your doing.

I recall your posts from a long time ago about this. I don't reply much, but I've followed your posts with great interest.

I wish I could say I'd do the same, but I'm not sure I have it in me. I'd like to think its in there somewhere, and you (and Cindy) set a great example. For what its worth, I respect very few people, but you're one of them.

 

Cindy, what an inspiring response and yes, I am strong now that I have chosen my path. I wavered in my path when I first started but I knew lurking around here was just was not the personality of the old or new me. I was afraid when I first started but I am fearless now. And yes I will stand for my brothers and sisters because I can. Bobbie xoxo

Anony, I had a preliminary chat with the interviewer for TV and his first comment was "you are so brave and courageous". I thought about this and replied that it equally takes bravery and courage not to transition and suffer thru life for their own high ideals.  We are all brave because we have the strength to seek to be who we are, and as a result become a better person because of it. I do remember you posts and your support for me has inspired me and you have also inspired and encouraged or brother and sisters. Thank you. xoxo

I originally was going to go stealth and only come out when I couldn't hide it anymore. Somehow I got a lot of courage and came out before even starting HRT. I've been openly trans for just over a year. I've had a number of neighbors told me how impressed they were with me. I've made them realize that a lot of what they thought about us was wrong. They were also impressed with my confidence. I haven't had a lot of conversations with co-workers, but everyone seems to accept me. I'm making an effort to show as many people as I can who I am.