Quote from: Sephirah on April 25, 2025, 05:28:58 AMHaha, love you, girl. <3

Love you too! 💖

Quote from: Sephirah on April 25, 2025, 05:28:58 AMGo pay it forward and give Bobby a giant hug from me, okay? That pupper is just adorable. As is his mom.

You're making me blush again! 😊

Quote from: Sephirah on April 25, 2025, 05:28:58 AMThe off days are when you need people most. And girl, you reap what you sow. You are a massive force for good for so many people. Time to give a little back. *extra hugs*

Thank you, Lauren! 🫂

~ Lilis 💗

Hey everyone,

I've been thinking about the saying, "April showers bring May flowers," especially as I look at my patchy facial and body hair from ongoing hair removal treatments.

This phase feels a little messy, a little awkward, like a rainy, muddy April. ☔

But I know it's all part of a bigger process of growth and transformation. Like a flower being cultivated with care, even if right now I look more like a garden halfway through spring cleaning!

In a way, the electrologists, laser techs, and all the wonderful people helping me on this journey are like my personal horticulturists, botanists, and florists, nurturing the parts of me that are slowly emerging.

I remind myself that flowers don't bloom overnight.

It takes a lot of dirt, rain, and patience, and a few good gardeners (aka my amazing electrologist and laser tech!) to bring it to life.

So if you're in your "April" phase too, just remember your "May" is coming.

You're already growing in ways you might not even see yet.

With love,


~ Lilis 💗

@Lilis
Dear Lilis:
I absolutely loved how you composed and posted your "April showers bring May flowers"
reply comment.  Very well stated and nicely worded.

You are stating exactly what some of our transitioning members need to hear...  our transtion
journeys are not instant, it is an ongoing "work in progress"   
Almost everything involved in a transition journey takes time, effort, and in the case
of medical and cosmetic procedures... MONEY $$$

HTR can take more than a year to start displaying the desired and obvious desired effects 
in our body.  Hair removal, voice training, learning the ropes in the new desired gender...
... movement, grooming and makeup, clothing choices, etc, etc.

Four of your sentences say it very well:
 
    -> I remind myself that flowers don't bloom overnight.

    -> It takes a lot of dirt, rain, and patience, and a few good gardeners
        (aka my amazing electrologist and laser tech!) to bring it to life.

    -> So if you're in your "April" phase too, just remember your "May" is coming.

    -> You're already growing in ways you might not even see yet.

Thank you Lilis for your wisdom and for sharing your thoughts.

I am wishing you continuing success and happiness as you continue in your journey.
HUGS, Danielle [Northern Star Girl]          ❤️❤️❤️

Quote from: Northern Star Girl on April 26, 2025, 07:22:50 PMThank you Lilis for stating your thoughts.

I am wishing you continuing success and happiness as you continue in your journey.
HUGS, Danielle [Northern Star Girl]          ❤️❤️❤️

Thank you so much, Danielle! 💗

I sent a line from an ee cummings poem: "Spring is like a perhaps hand." Perhaps (ironically) it was 'blocked' out of concern re copyright (though the poem is in public domain). I included the single line three (if I recall correctly) verses from the top. Anyway, it seemed to be apropos at the time. I added an assurance that you will get through mudtimes and blossom. But you already know that.

Quote from: Lilis on April 26, 2025, 07:01:48 PMIt takes a lot of dirt, rain, and patience, and a few good gardeners (aka my amazing electrologist and laser tech!) to bring it to life.

I don't forget the fertilizer. Sometimes it takes a lot of manure to make those blooms extra beautiful. 

Quote from: Mrs. Oliphant on April 26, 2025, 08:42:54 PMI sent a line from an ee cummings poem: "Spring is like a perhaps hand." Perhaps (ironically) it was 'blocked' out of concern re copyright (though the poem is in public domain). I included the single line three (if I recall correctly) verses from the top. Anyway, it seemed to be apropos at the time. I added an assurance that you will get through mudtimes and blossom. But you already know that.

@Mrs. Oliphant
Thank you Mrs. Oliphant
    Here is the poem read by the poet and author - ee cummings: 
HUGS, Danielle [Northern Star Girl]

Quote from: Lori Dee on April 26, 2025, 08:43:50 PMI don't forget the fertilizer. Sometimes it takes a lot of manure to make those blooms extra beautiful. 

ROFL, 😂🤣😂

Quote from: Mrs. Oliphant on April 26, 2025, 08:42:54 PMI sent a line from an ee cummings poem: "Spring is like a perhaps hand.

Quote from: Northern Star Girl on April 26, 2025, 08:52:34 PM Here is the poem read by the poet and author - ee cummings: 
HUGS, Danielle [Northern Star Girl]

Thanks 🫂💗


~ Lilis

Danielle, Thanks! Hearing ee cummings' voice was a treasured gift! And, I suppose, the recording could still be copyright protected but not (if I read copyright law correctly) the text. But it makes no matter; the poem came to mind when I read Lilis' post. And, if she chooses to search for it herself, it will be worth the effort. Again, I've read all of Mr. Cummings' poetry but never heard his voice. Beautiful!