Hello all.

I am Dyssonance.  Also known as ynsaen, best known as Toni D'orsay.

And yes, its ok with me that I do that, as I not only don't live stealth, but I find that it works well.

Folks call me either dyss or Toni.

And I am indeed, *that* Dyssonance.  From Topix, from PHB, from Bilerico, from random really annoying posts scattered hither and yon.  On facebook I'm Antonia D'orsay.

I am the immediate past chair of THis IS H.O.W., an all transgender halfway house and also the former house manager for it.

I am on the Board of Directors for TransMentors International, and I am recently annointed the communications director there.

I am the lead advocate for TransEquality Arizona.

None of which pays, and just means I do a lot of talking and political crap.

I started transition on October 10th, 2006, I am presently 44 years old, I have degrees in Sociology, Psychology, and Comparative Religion, I am still married though unwillingly, and my children have decided its easier not to have anything to do with me.

I am not called Dyssonance because I am trans.  I am dyssonance because I am a dissonant voice in the chorus.  I am not not nice, but I suffer from kindness I keep trying to scrape off me.

I am here because of a wish.  Like the proverbial devil, someone uttered my name, and so here I am.

I will be running for office in Phoenix, Arizona, where I live, in 2012.  I have two boyfriends, and I do a lot of education and persnal one on one work with transfolks -- particularly in the minority communities and sex working communities.

I am multiracial -- black, white and red all over.

I have a very unique sense of humor.

I don't suffer fools lightly, and I am way over educated, so people often misinterpret things I say.

I know nothing about sports or cars beyond I like to drive fast and guys get weird.

I have all my documentation done -- Birth cert, ssa, passport, etc -- all of it shows female.

I have not had grs/srs and do not define people in terms of pre surgery, post surgery, or non surgery.

Mine will be scheduled around the same time I raise 25K or so, lol.

The rest, well...  We will let happen

Hllo, Dyss,

Welcome to Susan's and thanks for your introduction.

Please be sure to read the TOS and follow the rules at all times. There's also a lot of info available to members in our Reference Library and Wiki.

You're invited to use our Chatroom.

Now that all that's outta the way... it's sweet of you to drop in. I look forward to seeing your posts just as I love reading your blog-spots and comments around the net.

Thanks for granting the wish. 

Nichole

I think I can manage that.  Even if following rules is so, well, harmonious.

*giggle*

And you are most welcome.

I'm sure you'll find ways to harmonize, luv. You seem to manage over at GL!

A savior at last.  I was beginning to think that the second coming would never happen.

You go girl
*giggles*
*hugs and kisses*

I think we have two wishes left

-={LR}=-

Quote from: Ladyrider on May 21, 2009, 10:37:44 PM
A savior at last.  I was beginning to think that the second coming would never happen.

You go girl
*giggles*
*hugs and kisses*

I think we have two wishes left

-={LR}=-

Nope, no savior. A friend and a very dear one. Perhaps you cannot relate to that?

Hi Dyss

You are one busy girl.

I hope to get to know you through your posts etc
Love and Hugs

Cindy

Quote from: Nichole on May 22, 2009, 01:59:51 AM
Nope, no savior. A friend and a very dear one. Perhaps you cannot relate to that?

Why would I not be able to relate to that Nichole?  Friends are very important, especially dear ones.

-={LR}=-

Welcome, dyss, I'm happy to make a closer acquaintance with you.  I've enjoyed your writing on other sites and I know you'll provide some pithy conversation here too. 

hugs & smiles
Emelye

Welcome! I love your blog!

Hi Dyss,

Welcome to our little family. Over 2230 strong.  That would be one heck of a family reunion.
Feel free to post your successes/failures, Hopes/dreams.  Ask questions and seek answers.  Give and receive advice.

But remember we are family here, your family now.  And it is always nice to have another sister.

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Janet

Hi Dyss and welcome.

Gennee

Hello again Dyss, I remember you from another board I don't visit much anymore but I always liked what you had to say. Hugs and welcome to Susan's.

~Wendy~

You seem to have a very rare (and not just around here, but just about everywhere) of seeing things in terms of a life beyond yourself. 

As for scraping the kindness off, I use a K-Bar knife, seems to do the trick.

Well if you are the same one I have been reading over at TG Board (I just joined as LoriR because I'm a ditz) I bet you will have lots of advice to offer. I'm glad you are here. Welcome.