Janet Lynn has the highest reputation rating on all of Susan's Place.  She deserves to.

She's my Mentor, my Big Sister and my Dear Friend.  She puts up with her Little Sister's mood swings and ravings with humor, style and grace.  Baby, you're Number One.  On the way home from cruising the mall tonight, this song came on the radio.  

"Perfect for Janet Lynn!"  This is what I thought.  This one's for you, Babes:



E-hugs, hon!  Faith will move mountains ... you'll see!    

   L'il Sis

Lacey,

I only do what I can.  And if it helps you get to full time, then I am happy.  I did not have anyone that mentored me, just my sisters here.


Hugs, Sis

 I second that !!! I have never really thought of anyone as a mentor. But now if I think of some one it's Janet.  The work you do here (and I know it must be work, at times) is greatly appreciated.

   Lots of hugs, Erocse 

I ditto what Erocse said. What you are doing is great! You have allot of dedication.

I'm lucky enough to have 3 wonderful trans-friends local to me, and we get together in real life.  I was with them last evening.  One of them, the first one I met, is my mentor, my friend, my heroine.  She is even fighting a Human Rights case on behalf of people like myself.  She is an incredibly strong, intelligent and wise woman.  So, Lacey, I truly understand what you're saying, and I think that song is Aces for all of us!  We do, truly, only get by with a little help from our friends.  Thanks for posting this - it was my smile for the evening!

Quote from: Colleen Ireland on October 15, 2010, 04:21:47 PM
I'm lucky enough to have 3 wonderful trans-friends local to me, and we get together in real life.  I was with them last evening.  One of them, the first one I met, is my mentor, my friend, my heroine.  She is even fighting a Human Rights case on behalf of people like myself.  She is an incredibly strong, intelligent and wise woman.  So, Lacey, I truly understand what you're saying, and I think that song is Aces for all of us!  We do, truly, only get by with a little help from our friends.  Thanks for posting this - it was my smile for the evening!

@ Colleen Ireland:

Hey, I'm SO glad you have friends like that!  It's very important, isn't it? 

We're the same age and, from what I've read of your posts, we have a number of things in common.  I really relate to your posts and truly enjoy reading them.  And, yes, agreed:  Our transfriends in real life and in e-life (like here) help us so much.  Susan's Place is "It" in my book. 

My best to you, Colleen.  Glad to make you smile.  Keep on keepin' on in your transition.   

@ Erocse:

Welcome to our little e-family, girl!  We're very glad to have you here.  Settle in, get comfortable and feel at home.  You are among friends.   

Thank you Lacy Lynne! This site is really helping me allot. I am enjoying reading everyone's posts.
I feel like I am coming out of a dark closet to see the world. There is so much more to my life now that I didn't even know was possible.

I forgot to add, Erocse and I both thought that this was a really nice post for you to make. Very cool.

Quote from: Mrs Erocse on October 16, 2010, 08:52:04 AM
Thank you Lacy Lynne! This site is really helping me allot. I am enjoying reading everyone's posts.
I feel like I am coming out of a dark closet to see the world. There is so much more to my life now that I didn't even know was possible.

@ Mrs. Erocse:

Ma'am, from what I've read of your posts here on Susan's Place, you are one VERY SPECIAL woman!  I'm certain that the others here will second that with a hearty "Hear!  Hear!" in your behalf!  Kindly accept this most sincere of compliments. 

Speaking of COMPLEMENTS (a subtle but profound difference here), Erocse and you seem to be exactly that ... complements ... soul-mates.  I may be wrong about that, but this seems to be so, at least from what I can garner from your posts.  The doctor who oversees my hormone replacement therapy is herself a transsexual woman.  She told me directly and point-blank, "People fall in love with a person and not with a set of genitals."  Rock on, doc! 

Well, in the real world and in real life, things are not that simple, of course and unfortunately.  You, Mrs. Erocse, are among a very elite group of extraordinary people:  Those who make a sincere effort to stay with a transitioning transsexual significant other. 

Look, I'm not telling you what to do, but honestly, there are 2 books out there that I believe Erocse and you would absolutely enjoy and could totally relate to.  Here they are (READ THE REVIEWS!):

http://www.amazon.com/Shes-Not-Man-Married-Transgender/dp/1580051936/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1287246454&sr=1-1#_

Author Helen Boyd (a pseudonym) is in exactly the same situation as you are.  She's an excellent writer whose style is flat-out entertaining and engaging.  A darned good read if ever there was one.  You will majorly relate to Helen's book, I believe.  You just might end up feeling that Helen is you.  And, ...

http://www.amazon.com/Transgender-Explained-Those-Who-Are/dp/1449029574/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_t

Here is a book to both read yourselves and to give to family, friends, coworkers, etc., about Erocse's condition.  "True Selves" is usually the book recommended by and to everybody (with good reason); however, this tome is short, simple, succinct.  It's a real winner writen by (ta da!) a transsexual woman, Joanne Herman.  Methinks you'll both like it a lot. 

For the price of 2 trips to Starbucks for both of you, you can cop these most excellent and very imformative books.  Of course, you don't have to.  It's your choice all the way.  I'm just saying that if you are not aware of these particular books that you may find them resonating with you and rocking your world.

It is my sincere wish that Erocse and you can truly navigate her transness and come through its emergence better and happier than ever!       Everybody else here would agree, I'm sure.

I'll shut up now ("Finally!!!"  Yeah, I can hear everybody saying that!)!   

Rock on, you two!   

Wow thank you very much. I will look into those books. I love to read but haven't for awhile. This may be just what I need. Also thank you for all of the encouragement and moral support. Everyone on Suzans is awesome and so freindly.

I was just rereading this post. It is so nice. Thank you Lacey Lynne for making it. Thank you Janet Lynne for being here!!

When I feel down the love of you all lifts me.

I know many of us are in personal hells, but the love we have for each other carries us through; I hope.

Thanks Lacey Lynne for the post

Janet I was trying to think of the Rhianna song, "Janet's the only gorgeous girl in the world". Something along those lines, I don't listen to modern music

Love to my friends. I do love you.

Cindy

Thanks for starting this post Lacey Lynne. You're right. Janet is an amazing person. She's always supportive and there for us when we need her.
I just want to also thank Patty and Roxy for the help they've givin me. I'm sure I'll need all of your support in the coming months.
Hugs to you all and my sincere thanks.
Beth

Hugs to you both Cindy & Beth. You are in our thoughts often. We wish you both good days everyday.

A Big Squeeze.

Roxy & Patty

It's absolutely true that Janet, Cindy and not to forget Jenny, Helena and the other moderators do a lot of good work.
Their blood, sweat and tears makes it possible to get and stay in contact with people who are dealing with the same problems as we have or had.
I want to make a compliment and give my respect for what you all do to make this happen.

Thanks girls and guys

And Lacey, what you said about Patty is so true, it's a very special lady, she and Roxy are making always great and supporting contributions, I'm proud to be a friend.

hugs
annette