Thanks for the update, Jenn.

Quote from: davina61 on November 26, 2024, 09:29:59 AMI do wonder (hope) that there will be backlash and they have to wind there necks in.

One day one of his second term, Trump will sign several executive orders. One is kicking all trans-Americans who serve from the military. I'm hoping that will be a bridge too far for some.

Sadly there will be many lessons learned in the next six months...

Happy Thanksgiving Jenn!

Chrissy

Soldier on, girls!

Hey There!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season. All I can say is the pace of my life seems to be picking up, not slowing down. Which is not a complaint, rather I kind of like it.

I've had quite the year-- bottom surgery and top surgery. I described both to my therapist as "I feel normal not remarkable. Except for me normal is remarkable." The line still holds. Beyond trans surgeries the inventory of significant moments is huge-- I joined the board of an LGBTQ+ non-profit, I joined a queer speakers bureau, I finished my first distance ride (nearly 85 glorious miles with 6300 ft of hills, thank you), I was laid off, I got a new job, I took my first big-girl trip (to Europe, for work). I filed a case with the Mass Commission Against Discrimination, and I am probably leaving a few things out.

I feel lucky to have fallen into a few social circles. My cycling group in particular. We're all queer. We hang out off out bikes too. We laugh, probably too much. We're probably doing a sleep over new years eve. I am being told.  "Jenn's first pillow fight" is low-key a thing.

Family life is a kind of detente. My not-quite-an-ex and I are speaking again. Although it seems odd I've seen here once this year. My kids have all seen me, finally. We're talking more. Working through anger and everyone's needs. The kids and I are going slow. It feels ok, manageable.

Yes. Politics suck. I've protested the person who reps the district in congress. I've met with my local mayor to talk LGBTQ+ rights. I have a few other places to try to make a difference. Stay tuned.

Other than that? I dunno. I've gotten to the point no-wig, no-make up, no problem. My identity is not tied up in someone else's idea of passing. Although this is a complex issue in my life. I admit real joy when I am in what I think of as low-pass-mode and I get "Maam'd". Not trying to pass and being gendered correctly is nice. If scoring at home... I kind of think I am going to try to date a little in 25. Imagine that. Perhaps the point of transition for me isn't just about dysphoria, it is about healing and feeling whole, being a better me.

Stay tuned.

In the meanwhile-- a few new pics. I like the one with the scarf, quite a bit. The other? ummm the results of instaboob Monday.

Be well.

~Jenn


 
 

Looking good, Jenn.

It sounds like things are coming together for you. That is wonderful news! Hopefully, the homefront will come together too, for your and the kids' sake.

Jenn,

I hope you have a very nice and merry Christmas.

Chrissy

Merry Christmas, Jenn!

Well it seems to have been a hot minute since I logged in or posted in my blog.

* yikes *


I am busy. Super busy.

My new job - almost 6 months in now - is going well. I am up to the point of engagement with customers. So far so good. The biggest compliment I can give the company is no one cares I am trans. As it should be.

I remain active in my community. My congressman is held to be a transphone. I protest, more than I probably should. I remain active on my non-profit. Truth be told I am more radically queer than the rest of the board. The friction from my left wing views is palpable. I am giving a lot of thought about what is the right thing to do is. Stay tuned I suppose.

I speak about my lived experiences, often enough. Three times this weekend as it is TDOV on Monday. Speaking comes and goes in cycles. My day of visibility 'stump speech' is somewhat aimed at friends and allies of the trans community. I've been challenging allies to be visible , to be loud and proud, to claim a corner of TDOV with outloud support. It's been well received.

I've gone grey. With ringlets that match my own hair. I am back on my bike, on the training stand inside. Albeit with less intensity than last year. I am not doing any distance rides this year. At least not early in the season. I am slowly losing post top and bottom surgery weight gains. I feel good about my self, my body. In the sense of eating healthy and being in decent shape.

yes. I get my yoga on 1 or 2 times a week. I recommend yoga for mindfulness and core strength/flexibility.

I am dating. Like my swipe-y app profile says, I am not everyone's thing. If I am your thing, I am worth it. Generally when things don't work romantically we stay friends anyway. Dammit, we're all women and have some emotional maturity to us. Seriously, I've realized I am in a good place. I am much more ready for something long term to happen, without forcing it, than I'd have thought.

Other than that? well. like I said, I remain super busy and active in the community.

hope everyone is well,

Jenn

Jenn,

It sounds like you are keeping quite busy.

Keep an open mind to the viewpoints of others and at the same time seek to make yours known as appropriate.

Wishing you well on your job and relationships.

Hugs,


Chrissy

Jenn!

Good to see you again. Thanks for the update.

I appreciate your activity and visibility, just be safe. The world has gone insane.

Hi dear, good to see things are going well.

@Jenn104
Dear Jenn:
It has been 3 months...
...since you last updated and posted on your Blog  "Jenn's Journey,  Part 2"

I hope and trust that you are OK and staying healthy and safe and just busy
with your life endeavors.
I have missed seeing and reading your sharing and postings on the Forum.
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The other reason that I am posting on your Blog is to let everyone know that
tomorrow Wednesday July 2nd is a very special day for you.

Another day older and another day wiser. 

I am wishing YOU a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY
                                                       

Have a wonderful day of Birthday Celebrations on your "special day", Wednesday, July 2nd

HUGS, and my best wishes,
Danielle [Northern Star Girl
The Forum Administrator

NOTE: On your profile summary Custom title, describe yourself as:   
                                                    "The Girl With The Most Cake"
  THEREFORE here is a BIG and DELICIOUS Chocolate Cake for you to enjoy on your Birthday
                                         

Happy birthday Jenn!

Chrissy

Happy birthday my dear, hope you are doing well XXX

Thanks for the birthday wishes.

I've been busy, very busy. I speak publicly about my lived experience, often. I spoke at 5 pride flag raisings in June. I chaired the committee and co-hosted the local pride flag raising. I am proud I coordinated a very diverse set of speakers. I spent the balance of June in parade planning, I am on the local committee that runs the parade. I feel I live in a blue state, making me relatively safe. No place is truly safe in the current fascist state. As a trans woman with relative safety, I believe it is my responsibility to advocate for trans folx in general. I've done quite a bit. I plan to spend the summer figuring out the best places to expend my energy. I will likely lose a commitment or two in order to focus better.

I continue to have an awesome circle of friends. I am dating, although not one special woman, yet anyway. I think one woman is ready with her u-haul, but I need a little more time. IYKYK, right?

I continue to get my yoga on. Just came from a mid-week class actually. I recommend yoga for anyone. I love the mindfulness, the ability to remind myself not to just do, not judge myself or compare. Plus the stretch and core strength part is awesome.

Yeah, I am back on my bike. I rode my age yesterday (and a few miles extra, thank you). I have the pic on my computer to prove it. 61 years if you must know. Slow pace, but I am on flats not clipped in for the time being. Fun Fact-- 63 miles is a hair over 100km, aka a "metric century". Done! Oh-- and I indulged in a second bike, a gravel bike. I am learning about single track, mud, and a different set of biking techniques.

Jenn