I've been MIA from here for a while, but wanted to say hi and let everyone know how things are going.

For the most part, life has been pretty great since coming out! Friends and work have been fantastic and supportive. Brandy and I, despite some hard days, are stronger now than we've ever been. Mom and I have started talking again over text, but she is still very confused and upset. Hopefully I'll make inroads with that before long.

On the transition front, I'm all set up with a doctor at Sherborne Health Clinic, and have just begun week 3 of Spiro! Hooray! I'm also in the midst of laser for my face and torso, and starting to see results.

I still don't own nearly enough clothing (it all fits in one drawer), need to get my ears pierced, deal with name/gender marker changes, and a bunch of other stuff, but I've been enjoying getting back to the new normal. I don't feel so panicked or uncertain all the time anymore, and feel good about myself when I leave the house more often than not.

I hope to make more of a habit of popping in here regularly again. Miss you all

I'm glad to hear you're doing well. Good luck with your laser treatments.

The best advice i can give you is to take your time and take things little by little. I know from my own personal experience, i tend to get jealous when someone at a younger age than i has gotten farther into their transition than me, but then again we all are unique and we all go through are transition differently. Just keep up the good work, keep thinking positive, and everything will fall into place.

Good luck with everything!

Hi Mia,

  Hey welcome back. I'm Jeanette and just getting started on this roller coaster. It sounds like you are doing good with your transition. Good for you keep on keeping on.

  Hugs,
    Jeanette