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Started by RachelH, May 24, 2017, 08:18:51 PM

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RachelH

May 24, 2017, 08:18:51 PM
After much thought and internal deliberation, I think I know I will never be true to myself and will live up to my responsibilities. 
Take care all!!
Paula...rather from this point on, Bob
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KathyLauren

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May 24, 2017, 08:26:25 PM
Good luck with whatever the future brings your way.
2015-07-04 Awakening; 2015-11-15 Out to self; 2016-06-22 Out to wife; 2016-10-27 First time presenting in public; 2017-01-20 Started HRT!!; 2017-04-20 Out publicly; 2017-07-10 Legal name change; 2019-02-15 Approval for GRS; 2019-08-02 Official gender change; 2020-03-11 GRS; 2020-09-17 New birth certificate
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HappyMoni

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May 24, 2017, 08:37:23 PM
Quote from: PaulaLee on May 24, 2017, 08:18:51 PM
After much thought and internal deliberation, I think I know I will never be true to myself and will live up to my responsibilities. 
Take care all!!
Paula...rather from this point on, Bob
Both paths can be very difficult. I wish you happiness in whatever you do. It has been a pleasure to meet and talk with you.
Moni
If I ever offend you, let me know. It's not what I am about.
"Never let the dark kill your light!"  (SailorMars)

HRT June 11, 2015. (new birthday) - FFS in late June 2016. (Dr. _____=Ugh!) - Full time June 18, 2016 (Yeah! finally) - GCS June 27, 2017. (McGinn=Yeah!) - Under Eye repair from FFS 8/17/17 - Nose surgery-November 20, 2017 (Dr. Papel=Yeah) - Hair Transplant on June 21, 2018 (Dr. Cooley-yeah) - Breast Augmentation on July 10, 2018 (Dr. Basner in Baltimore) - Removed bad scarring from FFS surgery near ears and hairline in August, 2018 (Dr. Papel) -Sept. 2018, starting a skin regiment on face with Retin A  April 2019 -repairing neck scar from FFS

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Dani

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May 24, 2017, 08:45:50 PM
Many of us have been there as well. It took me over 50 years to make my decision to transition.  This is not an easy decision to make either way. Family obligations held me back.
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Devlyn

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May 25, 2017, 07:41:09 AM
Big hug! Difficult decisions indeed. I'm glad that you see your path.  :)

Hugs, Devlyn
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Charlie Nicki

#5
May 25, 2017, 11:06:21 AM
Hugs! Good luck!
Latina :) I speak Spanish, English and a bit of Portuguese.
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Anne Blake

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May 25, 2017, 11:27:03 AM
Bob, I wish you the best in your journey. As has already been mentioned, neither path is easy and I really hope that you can find fulfillment ahead. Safe journeying! - Anne
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RachelH

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May 25, 2017, 11:35:22 AM
The funny thing is, I know it's what I have to do, but it is the opposite of what I want.  It's tough but hey, 50 years of practice. Funny, had things turned out differently I would probably would have followed my heart and what I know to be true and transition. Such is life!!
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aaajjj55

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May 25, 2017, 11:43:48 AM
Quote from: PaulaLee on May 25, 2017, 11:35:22 AM
The funny thing is, I know it's what I have to do, but it is the opposite of what I want.  It's tough but hey, 50 years of practice. Funny, had things turned out differently I would probably would have followed my heart and what I know to be true and transition. Such is life!!
I could have written exactly the same thing myself.  It's not an easy path (but, there again, neither is the alternative as far as I can tell) but, as I've found out myself, it is do-able.

Good luck!
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RachelH

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May 25, 2017, 01:05:55 PM
Quote from: aaajjj55 on May 25, 2017, 11:43:48 AM
I could have written exactly the same thing myself.  It's not an easy path (but, there again, neither is the alternative as far as I can tell) but, as I've found out myself, it is do-able.

Good luck!

Thanks!!  What path did you take?  PM me if you'd like.
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RobynD

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May 25, 2017, 01:18:16 PM
Bob..Best of luck with your path. Life is hard and wonderful all at once and you have to choose the path you believe will get you to the best possible conclusion of it. I sort of sense that the decision though might not one you are entirely sure of.

Wouldn't it be an awesome world in which a change in our gender presentation was simple, personal and not disruptive. Then you could pursue the one you want without ramifications.


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stephaniec

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May 25, 2017, 01:28:12 PM
peace
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AlyssaJ

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May 25, 2017, 02:41:29 PM
Bob, I have to say that reading this breaks my heart.  Not because I'm suggesting you're making the wrong decision or anything like that, only you know what is best for you.  However, I know what my experience felt like for 39 years and I can't imagine trying to live the rest of my life with that struggle.

So I applaud you for having the vision and commitment to see the best path forward for you.  I wish you nothing but success and peace in your future.
"I want to put myself out there, I want to make connections, I want to learn and if someone can get something out of my experience, I'm OK with that, too." - Laura Jane Grace

What's it like to transition at mid-life?  http://transitionat40.com/
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staciM

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May 25, 2017, 03:23:38 PM
It takes a lot of courage to decide on whatever path we must choose for ourselves or to support the ones we love....very often that decision and path have to be reevaluated throughout our lives.   I wish you the best of happiness and health in your life adventure.
- Staci -
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Johanna M

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May 25, 2017, 03:44:11 PM
Best of luck Bob. Hope that this will be the best way for you.
Hugs
Johanna

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RachelH

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May 25, 2017, 10:26:18 PM
First of all, thank you everybody! An interesting turn of events this evening, perhaps more to come.
Paula.
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HappyMoni

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May 25, 2017, 10:38:55 PM
Quote from: PaulaLee on May 25, 2017, 10:26:18 PM
First of all, thank you everybody! An interesting turn of events this evening, perhaps more to come.
Paula.
Really, you gonna do a cliffhanger? lol The game is going to double over time and you are gonna do a cliffhanger, and I got to go to bed and I don't wanna. :'( :( :o
Moni
If I ever offend you, let me know. It's not what I am about.
"Never let the dark kill your light!"  (SailorMars)

HRT June 11, 2015. (new birthday) - FFS in late June 2016. (Dr. _____=Ugh!) - Full time June 18, 2016 (Yeah! finally) - GCS June 27, 2017. (McGinn=Yeah!) - Under Eye repair from FFS 8/17/17 - Nose surgery-November 20, 2017 (Dr. Papel=Yeah) - Hair Transplant on June 21, 2018 (Dr. Cooley-yeah) - Breast Augmentation on July 10, 2018 (Dr. Basner in Baltimore) - Removed bad scarring from FFS surgery near ears and hairline in August, 2018 (Dr. Papel) -Sept. 2018, starting a skin regiment on face with Retin A  April 2019 -repairing neck scar from FFS

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RachelH

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May 26, 2017, 06:41:15 AM
Quote from: HappyMoni on May 25, 2017, 10:38:55 PM
Really, you gonna do a cliffhanger? lol The game is going to double over time and you are gonna do a cliffhanger, and I got to go to bed and I don't wanna. :'( :( :o
Moni

Absolutely!  I figured the TV shows are ending in cliffhangers so why not get into the action!   >:-) :-*
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Paige

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May 26, 2017, 06:58:13 AM
Quote from: PaulaLee on May 26, 2017, 06:41:15 AM
Absolutely!  I figured the TV shows are ending in cliffhangers so why not get into the action!   >:-) :-*

:)
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josie76

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May 26, 2017, 07:42:08 AM
Wherever your life takes you, know that everyone here will be around if you need a virtual hug to get through the day.

Best wishes wherever you go.
04/26/2018 bi-lateral orchiectomy

A lifetime of depression and repressed emotions is nothing more than existence. I for one want to live now not just exist!

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