Want a laugh? My open mic talk from 5 February

Denise · March 02, 2019, 12:18:20 AM

All

On 5-Feb-2019 I was given the opportunity to tell a story at OUTSpoken. The subjects of the stories people tell are as diverse as possible. Mine was highlighting some of the humorous moments in transition.

This is a 27 minute video of my story. I'm my worst/harshest critic, so tell me honestly what you think. Feel free to PM me so you don't break TOS. [emoji57]

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Dorit · March 02, 2019, 02:28:41 AM

There seems to be no link to your video.

christinej78 · March 02, 2019, 02:39:10 AM

Quote from: Dorit on March 02, 2019, 02:28:41 AM
There seems to be no link to your video.

I noticed the same thing.

Best Always, Love
Christine

AnonyMs · March 02, 2019, 02:47:24 AM

Hidden video's often happen to be. It seems to be some kind of bug in the site.

If you click the Reply button you'll see it in the original post. If you click Quote you'll see it in the quoted text.

Denise · March 02, 2019, 05:48:16 AM

This is the link. You can copy and paste it.

youtu.be/BaYBBwAluuI

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Northern Star Girl · March 02, 2019, 07:45:07 AM

Quote from: Denise on March 02, 2019, 05:48:16 AM
This is the link. You can copy and paste it.

youtu.be/BaYBBwAluuI

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@Denise
Dear Denise:
I took the liberty of posting your video so it will be easier for all of your followers to view.
This is great stuff, thank you for sharing your very affirming story with all of us.

Hugs and best wishes,
Danielle

KathyLauren · March 02, 2019, 08:02:46 AM

Denise, thank you for sharing your story in this format. You are not only a beautiful lady, but you are also very funny, while being educational, too. Well done!

Denise · March 02, 2019, 08:08:05 AM

Quote from: KathyLauren on March 02, 2019, 08:02:46 AM
Denise, thank you for sharing your story in this format. You are not only a beautiful lady, but you are also very funny, while being educational, too. Well done!

KathyLauren,

Thank you for your kind words. I find people learn more from personal stories than death by PowerPoint.

Denise

Perry · March 02, 2019, 08:59:37 AM

Great Job!

Dorit · March 02, 2019, 09:22:44 AM

Denis dear, you are an amazing woman! I laughed myself silly. I too was greatly moved by the film "A Fantastic Woman." I have to admit that I am jealous of your recovery, you move so easily on the stage. I am one day behind you and still suffering swelling and discomfort, even with a partial. How do you do it?

Breeze 57 · March 02, 2019, 09:57:19 AM

I enjoyed this immensely. Thank you so much for posting it. Just starting the insurance process now for GCS and I'm curious how it will play out. Will hopefully have my primary care physician make the referral for pre-authorization next week. Did my due diligence in my search and have decided to go with Dr. Schechter, if he will have me and my insurance cooperates. Doesn't sound like I need to start packing for my hospital stay anytime soon.

Linde · March 02, 2019, 10:11:46 AM

Quote from: Denise on March 02, 2019, 05:48:16 AM
This is the link. You can copy and paste it.

youtu.be/BaYBBwAluuI

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This was a great speech! I laughed a lot along with it!

Thank you for sharing it with us!

Denise · March 02, 2019, 12:03:03 PM

This talk was in the biggest gay bar in Chicago. The audience was 100% LGBTQA. A bunch of the ciswomen came up afterwards and were telling me they had no idea of the stuff we go through.

I give talks like this all the time and this one was the hardest. The audience was already well educated so I didn't know if it would be boring. Apparently not boring.

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Rachel · March 02, 2019, 02:40:58 PM

Denise, well done.

Michelle_P · March 02, 2019, 04:20:06 PM

Oh, my! @Denise, Laurie and I sat here and watched that video on the big screen.

First, well done! That was something you can be proud of.

Second... Unpacking Day! Oh, yeah! Nurse Chris's version of the Handkerchief Trick! They had me take a Norco about 45 minutes before the Big Event, when the two labial drains were pulled and the packing was removed.

I'm another one of those 'planners', with a calendar stuffed full of appointments, when to swap patches, and maintenance stuff. Laurie, on the other hand, is allergic to planning, which I predict will make her life VERY interesting.

Julie -2010 · March 03, 2019, 07:21:14 PM

Denise,

Thanks for posting the youtube video. I loved it. Very funny but also it was great to give us a piece from your life.

Julie

Anne Blake · March 03, 2019, 09:40:35 PM

Denise,

I just loved your video. I also appreciate my choice of getting a shallow GCS and thus avoid that fine unpacking experience. Well done, you did good girl!

Tia Anne

JudiBlueEyes · March 03, 2019, 09:42:24 PM

Denise a great video! You did real well in presentation. Thanks!

Denise · March 04, 2019, 06:40:50 AM

Quote from: Anne Blake on March 03, 2019, 09:40:35 PM
Denise,

I just loved your video. I also appreciate my choice of getting a shallow GCS and thus avoid that fine unpacking experience. Well done, you did good girl!

Tia Anne

Thank you all for the kind words.

@anne_blake please don't let 30 seconds of sensory overload on my part sway a decision that's life long. You can stand anything for a known period of time.

My dad once told me that if I didn't like something, specifically a job, wait 6 months. If it's not better, look elsewhere. It works for so much in life.

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