Merry Christmas everyone.

Went to church last night. A friends son, who has been having a lot of emotional problems including not wanting to leave the house came out to the family that 'She' is trans and wants a gender change. It is nice to be confided in on such matters. Of course I offered my help in any way possible.

Merry Christmas, Gina!

As I said we went to church last night. The church had a new organist. The pastor introduced 'him' and his fiancée, a 'man' who was sitting in the front pew. The church is really getting progressive. Very nice to see.

My wife gave me a beautiful pink sweater, a gold necklace with 'Dundee' on it and several tops with pink of course and a new pair of stretchy jeans. I was great to get affirming clothing from her. It felt so good to have her embrace my new identity. 

On another note: I have been getting terrible hot flashes lately. Sweating profusely at times then cold another. Perhaps I need to cut down on the E. I've also been off Progesterone for a while, per the Endo's orders for the hip surgery. I miss it. Another week and I can resume it.

Quote from: Gina P on December 25, 2024, 08:51:47 AMAs I said we went to church last night. The church had a new organist. The pastor introduced 'him' and his fiancée, a 'man' who was sitting in the front pew. The church is really getting progressive. Very nice to see.

My wife gave me a beautiful pink sweater, a gold necklace with 'Dundee' on it and several tops with pink of course and a new pair of stretchy jeans. I was great to get affirming clothing from her. It felt so good to have her embrace my new identity.

On another note: I have been getting terrible hot flashes lately. Sweating profusely at times then cold another. Perhaps I need to cut down on the E. I've also been off Progesterone for a while, per the Endo's orders for the hip surgery. I miss it. Another week and I can resume it.

That sounds supportive Gina.  Very nice.

Chrissy

Quote from: Gina P on December 25, 2024, 08:51:47 AMOn another note: I have been getting terrible hot flashes lately. Sweating profusely at times then cold another. Perhaps I need to cut down on the E. I've also been off Progesterone for a while, per the Endo's orders for the hip surgery. I miss it. Another week and I can resume it.

That happens to me when my E is too low. The progesterone doesn't make a difference in that regard, but it helps with boob health and a good night's sleep.

I hope more churches become accepting like that. They seem to forget Christ's message and substitute their own interpretation instead.

Those are wonderful gifts and I love PINK!

Merry Christmas, Gina.

We should love everyone.  Some are hard to love because they are hurtful.

That doesn't mean not mean we need to like them.

Be a good, warm, kind, and loving person so no one has a reason to dislike you.  Yet, some will for some reason.  All well.

Hugs,

Chrissy

I was finally able to sleep through the night. Second one and counting. I wake up with a sore back and my leg hurts a bit, but with a good nights sleep. Yaa.
  Had another dream( the second one) of a sexual encounter with a woman. Not anyone I know but I have my male part and come dry since I have had an orchi. Strange since I have never had an orchi. I think its my mind saying its time for an orgasm. Over 6 months since surgery and I have yet to achieve one. Granted with the nose job and now the hip, I have had a bit on my mind.

Quote from: Gina P on December 27, 2024, 07:55:45 AMI was finally able to sleep through the night. Second one and counting. I wake up with a sore back and my leg hurts a bit, but with a good nights sleep. Yaa.

I wish healing your way so you can get a good nights sleep.

Love and hugs,
Leigh

Wishing you a good night's sleep, maybe a few after that as well, Gina.

Maybe a new power tool needed?

Quote from: davina61 on December 28, 2024, 09:49:03 AMMaybe a new power tool needed?

Nice advice!! 

Happy New Year to all. I hope its a good one!

  Slipped last night while putting wood in the yard burner. I have some pain in the hip now. I hope its just a strained muscle.
  Managed to stay awake long enough to watch the ball drop last night. Very uneventful for us. Having my son over today for diner. 
  Still struggling with depression. I so much want to move and retire. The old memories are to strong here. Had a good heart to heart talk with my wife. She said she really doesn't want to move unless it is really the right place. I just want out and asap. The thought of moving alone without her terrifies me. I have not went to counseling for couple of months. I think I will go back soon.

Quote from: Gina P on January 01, 2025, 08:46:59 AMHappy New Year to all. I hope its a good one!

  Slipped last night while putting wood in the yard burner. I have some pain in the hip now. I hope its just a strained muscle.
  Managed to stay awake long enough to watch the ball drop last night. Very uneventful for us. Having my son over today for diner.
  Still struggling with depression. I so much want to move and retire. The old memories are to strong here. Had a good heart to heart talk with my wife. She said she really doesn't want to move unless it is really the right place. I just want out and asap. The thought of moving alone without her terrifies me. I have not went to counseling for couple of months. I think I will go back soon.

Gina,


Maybe you can find a way to be at peace and enjoy where you currently live?

Chrissy

Gina, you have conquered so much, I have tremendous confidence in you and your wife to move forward.

Warmly,

Emma

Have a nice year ahead Gina.

Chrissy

Go with the flow dear, something always turns up at the right time.

Thanks for the words of encouragement. I'm sure it will all work out if I don't loose my head. The court case over my moms estate still drags on. The will has yet to be settled. I just want to put this chapter in life behind me. I wish god would make me  bird, so I could fly far, far away from this place. 

  Its been a rough couple of weeks. My wife and I have been fighting almost every day. Then she tops it off with my business, which she does the books, needs $13k from the home equity to stay afloat. Of course its my fault for taking time off for surgeries. She also says in one of our screaming matches, she doesn't want to move. If its, the right place she will consider it but of course they are all million dollar mansions.
  At my therapy session we discussed the possibility of a break up. After 38 years together its hard to comprehend. Could I find love again. Would I want a man or a woman? Would I be happy in a smaller home with less? Much to ponder.
  A few positives have occurred, my inability to cry has been cured and I have had a few good cry's.

Quote from: Gina P on January 12, 2025, 07:39:48 AMIts been a rough couple of weeks. My wife and I have been fighting almost every day. Then she tops it off with my business, which she does the books, needs $13k from the home equity to stay afloat. Of course its my fault for taking time off for surgeries. She also says in one of our screaming matches, she doesn't want to move. If its, the right place she will consider it but of course they are all million dollar mansions.
  At my therapy session we discussed the possibility of a break up. After 38 years together its hard to comprehend. Could I find love again. Would I want a man or a woman? Would I be happy in a smaller home with less? Much to ponder.
  A few positives have occurred, my inability to cry has been cured and I have had a few good cry's.

Gina,

I am at a loss for what to say.  You have experienced a lot there.  I hope it all works out. 

Hugs,

Chrissy

Gina, I am so sorry for what you have to deal with.  I hope that it all works out.  You are a very strong person.

Make sure you do something nice for yourself.