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Lovely, safe and happy journey Honey.

Quote from: Cindy on February 04, 2016, 12:36:17 AM
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Lovely, safe and happy journey Honey.

Thanks Cindy I think I will. Hugs

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I've pretty much been crying for months about this and everyone (my therapist, a group I go to, the one friend I've come out to) kept telling me it will be alright. Today things somehow gelled for me and (for now at least) I believe it will. Let's see how I feel after I tell my wife.


Claire (née Dori)

In the last two days, I have received my new birth certificate and my name change certificate. I can't believe that after all these years that I have in my our little hands, recognition of the real me! I have had to celebrate quietly as my partner is still working through things. We have come a long way and she totally supports me.

Quote from: islandgirl on February 04, 2016, 01:55:36 PM
In the last two days, I have received my new birth certificate and my name change certificate. I can't believe that after all these years that I have in my our little hands, recognition of the real me! I have had to celebrate quietly as my partner is still working through things. We have come a long way and she totally supports me.

Congrats! Next step is the SRS.

Luanne

Today at my Diabetic review with a new doctor the subject of my Gender dysphoria came up and it's effects on me and my weight. He's now referring me to to the Local Mental health team with a view to referring me to CX GIC as soon as possible. So today I'm dead chuffed.
Sophie

Dressed up today took some photos was tired of my avatar so I am pleased with my photo

I went to my gender therapist today dressed for the first time.  I've gone wearing womens jeans/boots and nails painted in past but today I decided I wanted to push myself a bit. 

I wore black tights, black skirt, red blouse with a comfy sweater over it, and pair of black ankle high buckle boots.  I had on minimum makeup, as I'm still bad at it, and can't stand foundation that looks heavy.  I'd never pass, with my beard shadow, but that wasn't really the point.

I was comfortable and felt feminine, which helped me be a bit more in tune with my therapist.  Had a lovely session, and felt really good on way home.  I have things to start pondering, plans for transitioning, how that will look, and how it might proceed. 

My biggest anxiety right now is how I come out to my best friends, probably the most difficult part of this whole thing.  My best friends are pretty much guys guys.  Known them for 20 years, since college.  My gut reaction is that I'll lose most of them, which is going to pull a major rug out from under the support system I've built since adulthood.  But who knows.  That's for another day to ponder I guess.

Cheers,
-G

Quote from: GiaFarrell on February 04, 2016, 04:40:31 PM
I went to my gender therapist today dressed for the first time.  I've gone wearing womens jeans/boots and nails painted in past but today I decided I wanted to push myself a bit. 

I wore black tights, black skirt, red blouse with a comfy sweater over it, and pair of black ankle high buckle boots.  I had on minimum makeup, as I'm still bad at it, and can't stand foundation that looks heavy.  I'd never pass, with my beard shadow, but that wasn't really the point.

I was comfortable and felt feminine, which helped me be a bit more in tune with my therapist.  Had a lovely session, and felt really good on way home.  I have things to start pondering, plans for transitioning, how that will look, and how it might proceed. 

My biggest anxiety right now is how I come out to my best friends, probably the most difficult part of this whole thing.  My best friends are pretty much guys guys.  Known them for 20 years, since college.  My gut reaction is that I'll lose most of them, which is going to pull a major rug out from under the support system I've built since adulthood.  But who knows.  That's for another day to ponder I guess.

Cheers,
-G

Gia, you never know what future will be like, just enjoy the moment that make you happy as you are.

Luanne

Thanks Luanne! Actually, my application is in, at least for the first step. The application process is a two step process for me so I will have to wait until GRS.

What made me happy today?  Went to the airport with my leg brace on (because I need it to go skiing in Utah), and the TSA scanner choked on that, of course, so the cry went out immediately "Female Assist Please".  That's worth a smile.

Congrats, that is fantastic. Sorry about your leg needing a brace though. Hugs
Mariah

Quote from: Roberto on February 05, 2016, 12:01:05 PM
What made me happy today?  Went to the airport with my leg brace on (because I need it to go skiing in Utah), and the TSA scanner choked on that, of course, so the cry went out immediately "Female Assist Please".  That's worth a smile.

My illustrious chief (so-called chief) made the schedule for February in an apparent attempt to really piss me off.  Instead, it totally backfired on his ass.

Unfortunately, one of my injuries form the assassination attempt of 2013 has gotten worse; the partial rotator cuff tear is starting to tear the rest of the way and not only is there obvious pain but numbness now in the shoulder and the arm.  Workmans comp was dragging their butts but my attorney lit a fire under their ass and we're in the process of seeing the ortho next week.

I can still type but only for limited amounts of time; this thing really sucks.


Be safe

Marlo

I had my first laser session on my beard this morning. It was quite painful during (no pain afterwards though) so quite excited! Hopefully about six sessions over six months should do it,  with the odd grey hair getting electrolysis... 

Quote from: MsMarlo on February 05, 2016, 02:52:08 PM
My illustrious chief (so-called chief) made the schedule for February in an apparent attempt to really piss me off.  Instead, it totally backfired on his ass.

Unfortunately, one of my injuries form the assassination attempt of 2013 has gotten worse; the partial rotator cuff tear is starting to tear the rest of the way and not only is there obvious pain but numbness now in the shoulder and the arm.  Workmans comp was dragging their butts but my attorney lit a fire under their ass and we're in the process of seeing the ortho next week.

I can still type but only for limited amounts of time; this thing really sucks.


Be safe

Marlo
[/quoteOMG, What a mess. No idea you had so much trouble. I'm stressed about eating a pizza. Guess I should count my blessings. Good luck to you & good luck healing up.

Life is good I guess, ate a pizza & know I gained a pound or 2. I so remember my first appt with a doc for HRT. He asked do you ever cross dress? I said I'm cross dressed right now wearing this dull male stuff just to make everyone happy. I should be wearing a pretty dress. He gave me my script in 10 minutes for whatever I needed. Have a great day ppl.

I got an elliptical to use as a training device to cut down on the impact on my joints for running.

Went out to dinner with my Mom during a visit to her town, and she commented that she liked my low-cut top, earrings, longer hair (than she had see before), painted nails, necklaces ... And she said "the waitress might think that we're sisters!"  Made me smile.

My nails are coming along pretty nice after a nasty break 2 weeks ago. Biotin & some unique cuticle oil has made such a nice improvement with their strength & growth. Happy Dance.

Well a day late with this ( wifi went haywire last night ). Therapy appointment yesterday , heading to the front door of the building. Gentleman heading to door from other direction. He hurried up to get to the door ahead of me and held it open as I went in. Smiled and thanked him. After decades of "guy me" holding doors for the ladies it's was real nice being on the receiving end of that gesture of politeness !