Maddie, so proud of you for not giving in to that drink! I know from personal experience that is not an easy thing to do. Christmas is a hard time for most of us.


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aw thank you everyone! I haven't totally given up drinking, I just don't do it very often. I had a couple a few nights ago to celebrate my friend's birthday. I might have a couple on new year's eve but then after that probably not for a while. I just can't let myself fall back into old habits!

I've been trying to manage my drinking too. I had a glass and a half of wine. Next time will be new years for me too when I drink maybe

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Haven't had a moment to myself or any privacy to post or answer a few e-mails all day, been going at it non stop since yesterday preparing food. But I'm happy because it all turned out amazing and I survived!

I just had a chance encounter at the coffee counter. Both pots empty, of course. I was cleaning and filling them (so many employees seem to have an aversion). Anyways, this gal struck up a conversation about it with me, gave me a high-five (in relation to our conversation, not the coffee).

This may seem like nothing, to me it's a lot. I was never one that people would just start talking to. Quiet nods, missed eye contact, outright avoidance, that's all I'm used to.  This is happening more often. Subconsciously,  I am being noticed as being approachable, if not the 'why'.

This is a good thing ... I think ...

Last Saturday evening I was at a friend's house processing some pain stuff with a neat young lady. She brought up the well understood point of all of us needing to find our tribe, that group of folks that help us feel more full, complete and safe. Pondering that I realized that my friend's house was a safe place and they provided a big part of my "Tribe". I have also appreciated that you here at Susan's Place are all a big part of my tribe and help me to feel full and complete.....Thank you all.

Tia Anne

Wow, twice in a row, this must be a great day. I went to the mail this afternoon and found both my new passport and my new Medicare card.....if this keeps up I may just become official!

Tia Anne

I'm almost finished with yet another long day at work from 8:30 am to 8 pm!! Can't wait

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Today was GREAT!

First, emptied out my storage unit, saving money next month.  Had to inform them of my leaving.  The lady at the desk told me to tell Steve thank you for using our storage area.  She didn't recognize me as Steve, so YAY!!!!!  She thought I was my wife Shelly, also on the lease.

Second, went to an old job, previous to where I just left, and reintroduced myself to my former coworkers.  I had one person recognize me immediately.  A couple say I looked familiar, but couldn't place me.  Most didn't recognize me at all.  The ones who thought I looked familiar were shocked at who I was.  All of the ones who knew me before said I look good, and happier than they've ever seen me.

Only one seemed to activly dislike my transition, my former supervisor.  Everyone else seemed to keep an open mind.

Quote from: Anne Blake on December 26, 2017, 05:23:57 PM
Wow, twice in a row, this must be a great day. I went to the mail this afternoon and found both my new passport and my new Medicare card.....if this keeps up I may just become official!

Tia Anne

It must feel great to have all documentation conforming to and confirming your true self.


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Hearing this from my parents this morning,happy birthday Liz for the first time and it felt great.They called me this morning.39 today including my 2 brothers,my brothers and I are triplets.My parents are taking my brothers and I out for our birthday tonight.

Quote from: Roll on December 25, 2017, 09:13:40 PM
Haven't had a moment to myself or any privacy to post or answer a few e-mails all day, been going at it non stop since yesterday preparing food. But I'm happy because it all turned out amazing and I survived!

Congrats Ellie, of course this means you are doing the cooking for all reunions now too!

Bari Jo

Quote from: Anne Blake on December 26, 2017, 05:23:57 PM
Wow, twice in a row, this must be a great day. I went to the mail this afternoon and found both my new passport and my new Medicare card.....if this keeps up I may just become official!

Tia Anne

Congrats Anne! Feels so good to have that ID to support who you are!

I found a very cute peach-colored, cotton skirt at a secondhand store today for only $4.50. It's very full with pleats, just what I've been looking for for

Lindy

pumped up a customers flat tyre last thing at work and he said thanks LOVE, no he wasn't wearing glasses maybe he should!!!!!!

My first birthday out as Liz went great tonight.My mom did get me a pair of hoop earrings for my birthday.My 2 brothers and I are now 39 years old,triplets.My parents know they have two sons left and now a daughter that used to be their son.They know what is next,the gender corrective surgery next year if I get approved for it.

I just got home from a nice dinner with a trans woman I'd met at my first group session on June 21, the day I started HRT. We finally had a chance to get together. She'd transitioned 25 years ago and had such cool stories. It was so comfortable hanging with her, with the sure knowledge that I wasn't going to be misgendered and was just another woman to her. She had such nice things to say about how my transition is going. My confidence is sky high. It's like hanging out with you all, but face to face. Feeling really good now.


- Stephanie

Steph, that sounded like a great evening. I am all for going stealth with the general public but there is such a rewarding feeling finding a new person to add to you tribe. Time with those folks, tribe members, is just so fun, comfortable and safe. You are really doing well aren't you girl, good on you!

Tia Anne

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pumped up a customers flat tyre last thing at work and he said thanks LOVE, no he wasn't wearing glasses maybe he should!!!!!!

I can really understand the power of this. I was at the grocery store last week and a cashier called me "darling" - the word stayed with me for hours

Met up with a friend that I haven't seen in 11.5 years. He was very curious about what it means to be transgender. I was very patient with his questions and I just love that I was able to speak to him very easily, even though we were sitting outside a Starbucks in lower temperatures. I've really got to see him and his wife more often. Such a positive experience.