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One whole year!

Started by Wanda Jane, January 10, 2018, 09:09:59 AM

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Wanda Jane

Wow! I can't believe it's been a whole year since I swallowed that first little green pill. I could fill up a page with all the things that have changed and happened. The first thing that people tell me though, even the ones who are just meeting me, is how happy I look. I researched well and really thought I knew what I was getting myself into, but I have been amazed by the amount of unexpected changes. I knew I would become more emotional, but I've found it's been a lot more extensive than I thought. The way I think has changed too. I'm much more visual. Lists and numbers are confusing. My muscles have softened and rounded out. I've lost a lot of weight in muscle mass. My skin has softened and is injured much more easily. I'm a 42C. I fill in my jeans nicely now. My doctor has even said I've had an amazing response. Many of my friends are trans now and most of them are happy for me, but a few are jealous and a little catty. You know how us girls get! I've also been welcomed with open arms into a wonderful group of ladies where I am learning what it really means to be a woman. I have relationships today that are so much more intimate than I could have ever imagined. After over 40 years of misery drugging, drinking and closeting I just look on my new life as a blessing and can't imagine what it will be like in another year!

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KathyLauren

Congratulations on your anniversary, Wanda!  I am a couple of weeks away from my first anniversary, and I am jealous of your response.  Don't worry, I won't get catty though.

You look much happier in your after photo than in the before photo!
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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DawnOday

Wanda...Congratulations. I agree with you word for word. It is, far better then we imagined.
Dawn Oday

It just feels right   :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_kiss: :icon_kiss: :icon_kiss:

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First indication I was different- 1956 kindergarten
First crossdress - Asked mother to dress me in sisters costumes  Age 7
First revelation - 1982 to my present wife
First time telling the truth in therapy June 15, 2016
Start HRT Aug 2016
First public appearance 5/15/17



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Laurie

Hi Wanda,

  Congrats on the one year and especially on the changes and acceptance you have found. It sounds wonderful.

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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LizK

Hi Wanda

You look great, congratulations on your first year. With another year of experiences under your belt this last year will all seem like a walk in the park next year...  ;) I hope things continue to go well. If you have had a great response to HRT, that is just great and I hope it keeps going in the same manner.

Liz
Transition Begun 25 September 2015
HRT since 17 May 2016,
Fulltime from 8 March 2017,
GCS 4 December 2018
Voice Surgery 01 February 2019
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natalie.ashlyne

congratulations what an amazing difference   
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Maddie86

Congrats! you look great!
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Harley Quinn

Congratulations. It only gets better for here! ☺
At what point did my life go Looney Tunes? How did it happen? Who's to blame?... Batman, that's who. Batman! It's always been Batman! Ruining my life, spoiling my fun! >:-)
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Colleen_definitely

That's an amazing change, congrats!

As our ashes turn to dust, we shine like stars...
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Denise

Wow.  Nice. Very nice indeed.

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1st Person out: 16-Oct-2015
Restarted Spironolactone 26-Aug-2016
Restarted Estradiol Valerate: 02-Nov-2016
Full time: 02-Mar-2017
Breast Augmentation (Schechter): 31-Oct-2017
FFS (Walton in Chicago): 25-Sep-2018
Vaginoplasty (Schechter): 13-Dec-2018









A haiku in honor of my grandmother who loved them.
The Voices are Gone
Living Life to the Fullest
I am just Denise
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Devlyn

Big hug! Ditto on the friends, Someone said "I don't know anything about transgender, but I see you're happier, that's enough for me"  :)

Looking forward to the two years update!

Hugs, Devlyn
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josie76

Congratulations Wanda. Looking good!
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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