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Started by SailorMars1994, January 08, 2018, 11:39:36 AM

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SailorMars1994

Hey folks! I have gotten some messages from friends here asking me how i am and where I have been. Well truth be told I have never been better. I know I seem to say that every so often, but it is true. I have never felt so cenetered in my life. 2017 was an eye opener that allowed me to understand myself. After a rough last day of 2017 followed by the first few days of 2018 being harsh (infection virus, back stabbing by a friend ,ect) i can tell you that I have once again came out stronger mentally, unphased by the few days of a slip up. Now, the really good stuff:

I am going back to school to update my credits from the college level to the university level! Got the papers all ready to go, just waiting on the other end

Got a person who can set me up with an apprenticeship as well, meet with him this month.We were going to try to get me into a kitchen, however, a brand new opprotunity has opened up too with this lady who teaches cosmetics and make up, i have been offered a position in her class and will be attending. I guess its a matter of time to see which one will win out with two things I love to do anyway, cook and make up xD. Either way, whichever one becomes my apprentice/career rest be assure the other will so be on my free/spare time!

Got a gym membership and plan to be a more fit girl then ever been in the past.

Getting hooked up with the right profressionals and could very well indeed be getting GRS this year if all goes as planned :'). Should also mention as of December 27th I have re-begun laser hair removal.

Honestly, when i made this account back in my drunken lostness in 2016 I had no idea that by new years 2018 my life would actually be going some place. To think, I am not even 25 yet and I will be on the path to surgery and a career in addition to makling life long friends both in the trans community and out. It is funny what a world of difference putting down the bottle and working on yourself with do to make the real person, that girl i was too afraid to let out and love, come out and actually prove the doubters wrong. I owe this site and many many many people in my life all the gratitude in the world. I should also mention that my mom and I, who have always been close seem to be getting closer in a way i always wanted. I think she totally sees me, and has since atleast last summer as not a confused lost son, but a daughter who was buried. Our relationship has never been this close and our bond with strogner then anything I have ever seen atm. Within the past months there have been massive misunderstandings (not related to gender), however after our last weeks talk eyes have been open and we have been clsoer then ever as said.

Given this day a year ago, I was drunk again and had no for see able future, I have a feeling 2018 will be magical. I mean look at what i managed to do in 2017 ;)

Love you all-SailorMars

AMAB Born: March 1994
Gender became on radar: 2007
Admitted to self : 2010
Came out: May 12 2014
Estrogen: October 16 2015
<3
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KathyLauren

Thanks for the update.  I am so happy for you that things are going so well for you!  Education and career are important in life, as is getting your transition sorted out.  It is great that you are moving forward on all fronts!
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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Jayne01

Hi Sailor. Thanks for the update. You have come such a long way since you first joined Susan's. I am very happy to hear that your life is back on track with career and education opportunities and that your transition is also progressing well. Keep up the good work. 2018 is looking like it will be a good year!

Jayne
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Michelle_P

Yay!  School, apprenticeship, gym...  wow! 

Quite a change from a year ago!  You are on fire, girl! 

Time for you to soar! 


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jessica95

Quote from: SailorMars1994 on January 08, 2018, 11:39:36 AM
Hey folks! I have gotten some messages from friends here asking me how i am and where I have been. Well truth be told I have never been better. I know I seem to say that every so often, but it is true. I have never felt so cenetered in my life. 2017 was an eye opener that allowed me to understand myself. After a rough last day of 2017 followed by the first few days of 2018 being harsh (infection virus, back stabbing by a friend ,ect) i can tell you that I have once again came out stronger mentally, unphased by the few days of a slip up. Now, the really good stuff:

I am going back to school to update my credits from the college level to the university level! Got the papers all ready to go, just waiting on the other end

Got a person who can set me up with an apprenticeship as well, meet with him this month.We were going to try to get me into a kitchen, however, a brand new opprotunity has opened up too with this lady who teaches cosmetics and make up, i have been offered a position in her class and will be attending. I guess its a matter of time to see which one will win out with two things I love to do anyway, cook and make up xD. Either way, whichever one becomes my apprentice/career rest be assure the other will so be on my free/spare time!

Got a gym membership and plan to be a more fit girl then ever been in the past.

Getting hooked up with the right profressionals and could very well indeed be getting GRS this year if all goes as planned :'). Should also mention as of December 27th I have re-begun laser hair removal.

Honestly, when i made this account back in my drunken lostness in 2016 I had no idea that by new years 2018 my life would actually be going some place. To think, I am not even 25 yet and I will be on the path to surgery and a career in addition to makling life long friends both in the trans community and out. It is funny what a world of difference putting down the bottle and working on yourself with do to make the real person, that girl i was too afraid to let out and love, come out and actually prove the doubters wrong. I owe this site and many many many people in my life all the gratitude in the world. I should also mention that my mom and I, who have always been close seem to be getting closer in a way i always wanted. I think she totally sees me, and has since atleast last summer as not a confused lost son, but a daughter who was buried. Our relationship has never been this close and our bond with strogner then anything I have ever seen atm. Within the past months there have been massive misunderstandings (not related to gender), however after our last weeks talk eyes have been open and we have been clsoer then ever as said.

Given this day a year ago, I was drunk again and had no for see able future, I have a feeling 2018 will be magical. I mean look at what i managed to do in 2017 ;)

Love you all-SailorMars
Good news, congrats
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Sno

It's safe to say you have lift-off hon.

Fly high, and keep safe

(Hugs)

Rowan
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Rachel

I am so happy for you. I like this post from you much better then the 2016 posts. You worked hard to turn things around and took some chances and believed in yourself.
HRT  5-28-2013
FT   11-13-2015
FFS   9-16-2016 -Spiegel
GCS 11-15-2016 - McGinn
Hair Grafts 3-20-2017 - Cooley
Voice therapy start 3-2017 - Reene Blaker
Labiaplasty 5-15-2017 - McGinn
BA 7-12-2017 - McGinn
Hair grafts 9-25-2017 Dr.Cooley
Sataloff Cricothyroid subluxation and trachea shave12-11-2017
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Sarah_P

Yay!! I'm happy everything's going great for you!
:icon_hug:
--Sarah P

There's a world out there, just waiting
If you only let go what's inside
Live every moment, give it your all, enjoy the ride
- Stan Bush, The Journey



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Bari Jo

that's good news Sailor.  I hope 2018 only gets better for you and the rest of us too.

Bari Jo
you know how far the universe extends outward? i think i go inside just as deep.

10/11/18 - out to the whole world.  100% friends and family support.
11/6/17 - came out to sister, best day of my life
9/5/17 - formal diagnosis and stopping DIY in favor if prescribed HRT
6/18/17 - decided to stop fighting the trans beast, back on DIY.
Too many ups and downs, DIY, purges of self inbetween dates.
Age 10 - suppression and denial began
Age 8 - knew I was different
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HappyMoni

So proud and happy for you Ashley. I always knew you would get there. :) :) :) :)
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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J2J

Hi Sailor,

I've read your previous posts on the forum, glad you're doing well.

2018 seems to be shaping up to be your year!

All the best.

J2J.
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Laurie

 Hi Ashley,

  I was just wondering how you were doing since it has been awhile since you last dropped in. Things were going well for you then too. I remember. Life is a matter of learning from you bad experiences , love your good ones and growing from both and it's been a pleasure to watch you grow. I am glad to see that grow is continuing. You have a lot to be proud of girl. It has at time been a really hard fight for you but time after time you won against the high odds. Just keep up up Ashley and stay proud of yourself. I am proud of you too.

Hugs,
   Laurie
April 13, 2019 switched to estradiol valerate
December 20, 2018    Referral sent to OHSU Dr Dugi  for vaginoplasty consult
December 10, 2018    Second Letter VA Psychiatric Practical nurse
November 15, 2018    First letter from VA therapist
May 11, 2018 I am Laurie Jeanette Wickwire
May   3, 2018 Submitted name change forms
Aug 26, 2017 another increase in estradiol
Jun  26, 2017 Last day in male attire That's full time I guess
May 20, 2017 doubled estradiol
May 18, 2017 started electrolysis
Dec   4, 2016 Started estradiol and spironolactone



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tgirlamg

Ashley!!!

Now that's the kind of post I like!...

I am so very happy for you sister!... let this thread stand as testament to what can happen when you hold on through the dark times and keep putting one foot in front of the other.... Wishing you all good things and an amazing life filled with Love and joyful discoveries!!!

Onward we go brave sister!!!

Other Ashley 😀❤️🌻
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment" ... Ralph Waldo Emerson 🌸

"The individual has always had to struggle from being overwhelmed by the tribe... But, no price is too high for the privilege of owning yourself" ... Rudyard Kipling 🌸

Let go of the things that no longer serve you... Let go of the pretense of the false persona, it is not you... Let go of the armor that you have worn for a lifetime, to serve the expectations of others and, to protect the woman inside... She needs protection no longer.... She is tired of hiding and more courageous than you know... Let her prove that to you....Let her step out of the dark and feel the light upon her face.... amg🌸

Ashley's Corner: https://www.susans.org/index.php/topic,247549.0.html 🌻
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SailorMars1994

Thank you so much everyone for the kind words and positivity!! It means the world. I think that moving to Manitoba was also what the DR called for haha, i have noticed in my new enviroment i am coping as people here know me strictly as I am, not as what i once lived as :) . 2016 feels like an eternity ago, my life is just begining <3
AMAB Born: March 1994
Gender became on radar: 2007
Admitted to self : 2010
Came out: May 12 2014
Estrogen: October 16 2015
<3
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Laurie

Quote from: SailorMars1994 on January 09, 2018, 10:20:56 AM
my life is just begining <3

  That my dear is so true for you and one of the best things you have said.

Hugs,
  Laurie
April 13, 2019 switched to estradiol valerate
December 20, 2018    Referral sent to OHSU Dr Dugi  for vaginoplasty consult
December 10, 2018    Second Letter VA Psychiatric Practical nurse
November 15, 2018    First letter from VA therapist
May 11, 2018 I am Laurie Jeanette Wickwire
May   3, 2018 Submitted name change forms
Aug 26, 2017 another increase in estradiol
Jun  26, 2017 Last day in male attire That's full time I guess
May 20, 2017 doubled estradiol
May 18, 2017 started electrolysis
Dec   4, 2016 Started estradiol and spironolactone



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ImSomething

So glad to hear you're doing well! :)
xoxo
Renée
Began HRT: 1-5-2018
Involuntary HRT hiatus: 3-7-18 - 3-28-18
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SailorMars1994

Thanks sweeties!!! you'll rock
AMAB Born: March 1994
Gender became on radar: 2007
Admitted to self : 2010
Came out: May 12 2014
Estrogen: October 16 2015
<3
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SailorMars1994

Should be hearing from the people mentioned above within a few hours actually! talk soon <3
AMAB Born: March 1994
Gender became on radar: 2007
Admitted to self : 2010
Came out: May 12 2014
Estrogen: October 16 2015
<3
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