Quote from: Lilis on May 30, 2025, 05:27:07 AMIf it weren't for everyone here at Susan's Place, I would never have known where to begin, let alone how to navigate this journey on my own.

May everyone's journey be as rewarding as your own and may others find yours a guiding light.

Quote from: TanyaG on May 30, 2025, 05:38:00 AMMay everyone's journey be as rewarding as your own and may others find yours a guiding light.

@Lilis you definitely will be a guiging light for many. And I only hope as I'm sure many of us do that we all remain steadfast as you and many others have in their confidence in their path forward. Much 💖 to you. Annaliese

Quote from: Lilis on May 30, 2025, 05:27:07 AMThank you so much, Lauren! 💞

This place feels magical, like a dream come true. 💭

From my very first dose of GAHT to now, legally changing my name and finally laying his name to rest... it's surreal.

I'm literally typing this with tears in my eyes. Sorry, just feeling it all. 🥹

I'm beyond grateful for this website, the forums, this community, and every single person who contributes to it.

Yes, some voices shine louder than others, and some remain silent for a long time, but I thank all of you.

If it weren't for everyone here at Susan's Place, I would never have known where to begin, let alone how to navigate this journey on my own.

Susan's Place has been a guiding light for me, and I will be forever grateful.

There are too many names to list, but I know you know who you are, even those who are no longer active, or who never replied, yet whose stories I quietly read.

You've all helped me become who I am today, and as this journey continues to unfold to become who I always have been.

With all my heart.


Thank You!

~ Lilis 💗

Quote from: TanyaG on May 30, 2025, 05:38:00 AMMay everyone's journey be as rewarding as your own and may others find yours a guiding light.

Quote from: Annaliese on May 30, 2025, 05:49:56 AM@Lilis you definitely will be a guiging light for many. And I only hope as I'm sure many of us do that we all remain steadfast as you and many others have in their confidence in their path forward. Much 💖 to you. Annaliese

Thank you so much, Tanya and Annaliese! 💗


~ Lilis 🫂

Lilis, you are someone special. You are someone very rare in this world. A lot of people take what they need and move on. You are not that person. You absorb everything around you, and it makes you stronger. Then you use that strength to make people around you stronger.

You are the person more people should be. You are the person the world would be a better place if more people were like you. You are gentle yet strong. Kind and supportive. The kind of person everyone needs in their life, even if they don't realise it.

Everything you have, sweetie... comes from inside you. Sometimes we need a nudge to see it. But once you do, there's no stopping you. And I am immensely proud and glad to be able to be a small step on your journey to be you, Lilis. You are amazing. And beautiful. I am glad more people are seeing it. You deserve it. The most fragile things are often the most beautiful. Partly because of that fragility.

Quote from: Sephirah on May 30, 2025, 06:40:52 PMLilis, you are someone special. You are someone very rare in this world. A lot of people take what they need and move on. You are not that person. You absorb everything around you, and it makes you stronger. Then you use that strength to make people around you stronger.

You are the person more people should be. You are the person the world would be a better place if more people were like you. You are gentle yet strong. Kind and supportive. The kind of person everyone needs in their life, even if they don't realise it.

Everything you have, sweetie... comes from inside you. Sometimes we need a nudge to see it. But once you do, there's no stopping you. And I am immensely proud and glad to be able to be a small step on your journey to be you, Lilis. You are amazing. And beautiful. I am glad more people are seeing it. You deserve it. The most fragile things are often the most beautiful. Partly because of that fragility.

Thank you so much, Lauren!

Big smile and blushing again... ☺️

Muah 💋💗


Big Hugs,

~ Lilis 🫂

@Lilis
Dear Lilis:
Your Blog Thread "Lilis Unveiled" is a joy for me to read... not only your comments and thoughts
but also the positive reply comments from your readers.

You have a firm handle on your transition journey and will undoubtedly be successful as you
continue on in your life endeavors.

      You have entered the following on your profile: 
                        Custom Title:  Becoming Me
                        Personal text:  Becoming isn't easy, it's beautiful.

Happiness and success are yours, don't doubt it and don't let it go. 
Always continue forward with positive thoughts regarding your life. ❤️❤️❤️

HUGS, Danielle [Northern Star Girl]

Quote from: Northern Star Girl on May 31, 2025, 01:56:20 AM@Lilis
Dear Lilis:
Your Blog Thread "Lilis Unveiled" is a joy for me to read... not only your comments and thoughts
but also the positive reply comments from your readers.

You have a firm handle on your transition journey and will undoubtedly be successful as you
continue on in your life endeavors.

      You have entered the following on your profile: 
                        Custom Title:  Becoming Me
                        Personal text:  Becoming isn't easy, it's beautiful.

Happiness and success are yours, don't doubt it and don't let it go. 
Always continue forward with positive thoughts regarding your life. ❤️❤️❤️

HUGS, Danielle [Northern Star Girl]

It's happening, I'm still in shock, please don't wake me up.

Big hug to all the readers and those who add to my blog, puts a huge smile on my face to read your joy! 🫂


I love you Danielle! 💓


Thank You!
~ Lilis 💕🎉

@Lilis
Dear Lilis:
I am certain that you realize that you have been a contributing member here on
the Susan's Place Forum for almost 13 months... since May 5, 2024 and your first
posting was your introduction 3 days later on May 8th.

You have become an integral part of many conversations here on the Forum...
...consider this your HOME away from home. 
The Forum is a better place with your presence.

HUGS, Danielle [Northern Star Girl]

Quote from: Northern Star Girl on May 31, 2025, 02:31:38 AM@Lilis
Dear Lilis:
I am certain that you realize that you have been a contributing member here on
the Susan's Place Forum for almost 13 months... since May 5, 2024 and your first
posting was your introduction 3 days later on May 8th.

You have become an integral part of many conversations here on the Forum...
...consider this your HOME away from home. 
The Forum is a better place with your presence.

HUGS, Danielle [Northern Star Girl]

Danielle, wow... I'm out of words, thank you so much!

Susan's Place has been a lifeline for me over this past year. The wisdom, and solidarity I've found here, especially from you and many others, (I'm afraid to list names because they are so many and I don't want to leave anyone out) have helped me grow in ways I never imagined.

I'm grateful to be part of this space, and I'm so honored to walk this journey alongside all of you.

Thank you for recognizing that this is my home away from home.

I appreciate you! 💓

~ Lilis 🫂

Quote from: Lilis on May 09, 2025, 09:44:43 PMI received a call today from the law firm's office... they're ready to get the ball rolling on the documentation for my name change and just need a few personal details to move forward.

The only ID they're not handling at the moment is the passport, due to the current political climate.

That's okay, though... I don't have any plans to travel internationally anytime soon.

QuoteWe're scheduled to meet in June to finalize everything before they submit the paperwork to the court on June 10th.

QuoteFunny enough, June 10th, 2024 was also the day I began my GAHT journey.

It's like June 10th is becoming my new birthday. 🎂🎈

Today marks my official one-year anniversary since starting Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT).

And this afternoon at 2 PM, I have a meeting with the law firm to finalize my name change documents before submitting them to the courts.

A monumental day for us.

Below are some AI-generated images created with a face-editing app, not exactly me, but based on the real me.

A glimpse of the woman... (Little Girl) within, brought closer to the surface. 💫

Happy Birthday, baby girl. 🎂🎈👶🌷


~ Lilis 💓

I tried a faceap, nothing changed!!!

Happy Anniversary, Lilis!

Quote from: Lilis on June 10, 2025, 12:24:01 AMAnd this afternoon at 2 PM, I have a meeting with the law firm to finalize my name change documents before submitting them to the courts. A monumental day for us.

Go girl!

Hi Lilis,


I wish you a very pleasant day on your anniversary day plus one!

Hugs,

Chrissy

Quote from: Lilis on June 10, 2025, 12:24:01 AMToday marks my official one-year anniversary since starting Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT).

And this afternoon at 2 PM, I have a meeting with the law firm to finalize my name change documents before submitting them to the courts.

A monumental day for us.

Below are some AI-generated images created with a face-editing app, not exactly me, but based on the real me.

A glimpse of the woman... (Little Girl) within, brought closer to the surface. 💫

Happy Birthday, baby girl. 🎂🎈👶🌷


~ Lilis 💓

Lilis, you are so amazing. Happy Anniversary 🎉. You definitely inspire me. May you always walk with confidence. 🤗 Annaliese

🎊🎉🎉💕Happy Anniversary Sister!!! 💕🎉🎊

A year to be proud of indeed!!! 💕🤗💕

Hugs!

A💕

Congratulations, Lilis! You've made extraordinary progress in that year, and you've shown us your unique and beautiful way of becoming you. I look forward to watching you blossom further in the years to come.

Quote from: Lilis on June 10, 2025, 12:24:01 AMA glimpse of the woman... (Little Girl) within, brought closer to the surface. 💫

Happy Anniversary, Lilis! And happy birthday to the little girl you've nurtured and comforted throughout this beautiful journey.

Quote from: davina61 on June 10, 2025, 03:33:26 AMI tried a faceap, nothing changed!!!

Hmm, Davina, that's odd.

Are you using the Pro version of FaceApp?

I'm currently on the free 7-day trial, so I'm not sure if the filters are different between the free and paid versions.

If you haven't subscribed yet, try activating the free trial instead, it gives you access to the age → child filter, which is what I used.

After applying that filter, you can play around with other features like hairstyles, glasses, and more to really see the transformation.

Hope that helps!


~ Lilis 💓

Quote from: Lori Dee on June 10, 2025, 06:59:25 AMHappy Anniversary, Lilis!

Quote from: TanyaG on June 10, 2025, 07:05:36 AMGo girl!

Quote from: ChrissyRyan on June 10, 2025, 07:10:01 AMHi Lilis,


I wish you a very pleasant day on your anniversary day plus one!

Hugs,

Chrissy

Quote from: Annaliese on June 10, 2025, 07:24:48 AMLilis, you are so amazing. Happy Anniversary 🎉. You definitely inspire me. May you always walk with confidence. 🤗 Annaliese

Quote from: tgirlamg on June 10, 2025, 09:01:37 AM🎊🎉🎉💕Happy Anniversary Sister!!! 💕🎉🎊

A year to be proud of indeed!!! 💕🤗💕

Hugs!

A💕

Quote from: Pema on June 10, 2025, 11:02:33 AMCongratulations, Lilis! You've made extraordinary progress in that year, and you've shown us your unique and beautiful way of becoming you. I look forward to watching you blossom further in the years to come.

Quote from: Mrs. Oliphant on June 10, 2025, 11:49:13 AMHappy Anniversary, Lilis! And happy birthday to the little girl you've nurtured and comforted throughout this beautiful journey.

Thank you so so much, everyone! 💓🌷


~ Lilis 🫂