I was born in Virginia, but haven't lived there since I was 1 year old way back in 1964. The one piece of paperwork I was planning on never being able to change was my birth certificate. It turns out they changed the process in February and now it looks like I will be able to change everything!

Quote from: Yuusui on March 28, 2017, 07:45:35 AM
I was born in Virginia, but haven't lived there since I was 1 year old way back in 1964. The one piece of paperwork I was planning on never being able to change was my birth certificate. It turns out they changed the process in February and now it looks like I will be able to change everything!

Yay and congratz!!  I changed my birth certificate last year after the HB2 fervor began sweeping the country.  I had never planned on doing it, because it was unnecessary since I had my passport.  But these dragonian bathroom bills made me go through the process.  My Mom even encouraged me to get this done.  I was fortunate to have been born in Denver, so the process was relatively easy.

Quote from: Inarasarah on March 28, 2017, 10:28:33 AM
Yay and congratz!!  I changed my birth certificate last year after the HB2 fervor began sweeping the country.  I had never planned on doing it, because it was unnecessary since I had my passport.  But these dragonian bathroom bills made me go through the process.  My Mom even encouraged me to get this done.  I was fortunate to have been born in Denver, so the process was relatively easy.

Thanks! Up until recently I wasn't going to be able to do it since I do not plan on surgery.

Quote from: Floof on March 25, 2017, 04:24:59 AM
I'm in love.. And she feels it too

Amazing news, Floof! I'm so happy for you!!!

cheeked out Deed Poll for name change (UK government web site) and found its easy then checked a link to driving licence and found it also lists gender change!!!! Looks easy to sort then

Saw Craig David in concert tonight he looked directly at me and gave me a thumbs up as I pointed to him. I'm on cloud 9!

Two things happened today that made me really happy. I was completely dressed in the clothes of my true gender.

1.
I was in a department store and picked up a skirt to try on. I walked to the fitting room. The young lady there gave me a card with '1' written on it. I then turned to the left to walk into the fitting room. The young lady told me 'NO! You go right.' I had not noticed the sign indicating men to the left and women to the right. I assumed because I was in the women's clothing section of the store that I could have gone left or right.

2.
I was in a greengrocer's shop. The woman standing next to me reached out at the same time I did and went to pick up the same carrot. The was a mutual laugh and smile.

In neither case did either of the women show any sign of recognition as to who I was. I was really pleased and happy.

Happy hugs,

Bronwen. 

I received my first correspondence addressed to "Dear Ms. Xxxxxxx" (sorry not sharing my last name).  I've been called Alyssa quite a bit already but this is the first time I've had written communication from a company I do business with refer to me as Ms.  Such a silly little thing but yet so huge in it's affirmation that I'm headed down the right road.

My stress level today is at an all time low.

Quote from: AlyssaJ on March 29, 2017, 10:52:33 AM
I received my first correspondence addressed to "Dear Ms. Xxxxxxx" (sorry not sharing my last name).  I've been called Alyssa quite a bit already but this is the first time I've had written communication from a company I do business with refer to me as Ms.  Such a silly little thing but yet so huge in it's affirmation that I'm headed down the right road.

Way Coooooool Ms Xxxxxxx! Yes I can see the smiles in your words Alyssa.

Hugs,
    Jeanette

I filed the paperwork to change my name and gender today!

After 3 months of visiting my therapist, I attended my first local transgender group meeting in Minneapolis.  I was very nervous before the meeting but the girls there were awesome and it was very well organized.  I'm looking forward to the next meeting in two weeks.

I love support groups and would PM you to get the contact info about the Minneapolis group but that can't happen till you get 15 posts.  I live in Oregon but grew up and visit Minneapolis frequently.

Good for you for getting out there girl!

Quote from: Ellen G on April 02, 2017, 07:38:07 AM
After 3 months of visiting my therapist, I attended my first local transgender group meeting in Minneapolis.  I was very nervous before the meeting but the girls there were awesome and it was very well organized.  I'm looking forward to the next meeting in two weeks.

I was the one that had to leave the meeting early. Glad you could make it!

And todays happiness is brought to you by my court date being scheduled for name and gender change on April 26th and my doctor has my ACT letter done for the date!

Quote from: Tessa James on April 02, 2017, 01:32:21 PM
I love support groups and would PM you to get the contact info about the Minneapolis group but that can't happen till you get 15 posts.  I live in Oregon but grew up and visit Minneapolis frequently.

Good for you for getting out there girl!

I believe a newbie can reply to your PM, even before they get to 15.

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New color on the finger nails.  Dark blue with a little sparkle.  I like it.

I'm really feeling good about where I am in life.

As they say - Better living through Chemicals. 

Big one for me today. I received my new full validity passport in the mail today, with the correct Female gender marker!

So excited, and relieved. The passport was the last big gender marker change that I am able to do pre-op.

I'm so relieved to have the passport stuff done. With the new US administration there was suddenly a very hot fire lit under my butt. And also nice to be done with all the legal crap. I would not wish that on anyone.

Congrats Brooke! I know that each time I received a new piece of ID, I was ecstatic! Many tears of joy were shed!

Quote from: islandgirl on April 04, 2017, 07:46:37 PM
Congrats Brooke! I know that each time I received a new piece of ID, I was ecstatic! Many tears of joy were shed!

Thank you! I can most certainly relate to the tears of joy. So interesting how meaningful and validating an ID can be. What is taken for granted by the vast majority is a complete game changer for us.

Definitely worth celebration!