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Started by Kendra, September 13, 2017, 04:51:55 PM

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Laurie

#20
September 17, 2017, 11:02:08 PM
WOW Damn cool Kendra. Damn cool.  So happy it went so well for you. It's just awesome.

Hugs,
  Laurie
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steph2.0

#21
September 17, 2017, 11:06:09 PM
Quote from: Kendra on September 17, 2017, 10:50:29 PM
Frankly this couldn't have gone any better. 

...

I was in this small town for the weekend - people I've known for 15-20 years, and tourists, I saw nothing but 100% acceptance

...

Now we have Kendra and she's even better.  A bunch of people cheered out in the audience - a lot.  I couldn't believe it.

There are some things you cannot catch in a photo.  Burned into my memory is the way I felt looking across the violin fingerboard as I was playing, a pretty crowded room full of people dancing and having a great time, playing music any damn way I feel like.  I feel so free.

Oh dammit Kendra, you've got me in tears. I am so happy for you.

My wife keeps telling me to quit worrying about coming out to the rest of my friends, because the way I've lived my life and the way I've treated other people has caused them to build up respect for me over the years, and they want me to be happy. I hope that's true.

I'm certain that's what happened for you. You look so happy.

Congratulations

Steph


Assigned male at birth 1958 * Began envying sister 1963 * Knew unquestioningly that I was female 1968 * Acted the male part for 50 years * Meltdown and first therapist session May 2017 * Began HRT 6/21/17 * Out to the world 10/13/17 * Name Change 12/7/2017 (Girl Harbor Day) * FFS With FacialTeam 12/4/2018 * Facelift and Lipo Body Sculpting at Ocean Clinic 6/13-14/2019 * GCS with Marci Bowers 9/25/2019
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Bari Jo

#22
September 17, 2017, 11:34:04 PM
This thread warms my heart.  Congrats Kendra.  I'm so happy for you.

Bari Jo
you know how far the universe extends outward? i think i go inside just as deep.

10/11/18 - out to the whole world.  100% friends and family support.
11/6/17 - came out to sister, best day of my life
9/5/17 - formal diagnosis and stopping DIY in favor if prescribed HRT
6/18/17 - decided to stop fighting the trans beast, back on DIY.
Too many ups and downs, DIY, purges of self inbetween dates.
Age 10 - suppression and denial began
Age 8 - knew I was different
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Kendra

#23
November 04, 2017, 12:39:42 PM Last Edit: November 04, 2017, 08:20:58 PM by Kendra
Saturday night was my second time on stage with the band as Kendra instead of Ken. 
I'll let the photos do the talkin'




The band - Free Beer. 








Small town... that drummer is the mayor.

Assigned male at birth 1963.  Decided I wanted to be a girl in 1971.  Laser 2014-16, electrolysis 2015-17, HRT 7/2017, GCS 1/2018, VFS 3/2018, FFS 5/2018, Labiaplasty & BA 7/2018. 
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DawnOday

#24
November 04, 2017, 12:54:48 PM
Awesome... Let me know when you're playing again. I'll make the trip to Roslyn. Looking so forward to meeting you.  Inspire.
Dawn Oday

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First indication I was different- 1956 kindergarten
First crossdress - Asked mother to dress me in sisters costumes  Age 7
First revelation - 1982 to my present wife
First time telling the truth in therapy June 15, 2016
Start HRT Aug 2016
First public appearance 5/15/17



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Kendra

#25
November 04, 2017, 01:00:20 PM
Thank you Dawn!  I will definitely let you know.  We were going to schedule the Brick Tavern in February, but with a January GRS might postpone that gig until March.
Assigned male at birth 1963.  Decided I wanted to be a girl in 1971.  Laser 2014-16, electrolysis 2015-17, HRT 7/2017, GCS 1/2018, VFS 3/2018, FFS 5/2018, Labiaplasty & BA 7/2018. 
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MaryT

#26
November 04, 2017, 01:03:03 PM
Quote from: Kendra on November 04, 2017, 12:39:42 PM
Saturday night was my second time on stage with the band as Kendra instead of Ken. 
I'll let the photos do the talkin'




The band - Free Beer. 








Small town... that drummer is the mayor.



Wow!
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Bari Jo

#27
November 04, 2017, 01:05:52 PM
Wonder woman indeed!  You are awesome Kendra!

Bari Jo
you know how far the universe extends outward? i think i go inside just as deep.

10/11/18 - out to the whole world.  100% friends and family support.
11/6/17 - came out to sister, best day of my life
9/5/17 - formal diagnosis and stopping DIY in favor if prescribed HRT
6/18/17 - decided to stop fighting the trans beast, back on DIY.
Too many ups and downs, DIY, purges of self inbetween dates.
Age 10 - suppression and denial began
Age 8 - knew I was different
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Megan.

#28
November 04, 2017, 02:59:10 PM
Wow Kendra,  looking great! X

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KathyLauren

#29
November 04, 2017, 04:02:39 PM
Whoa!  Outstanding, Kendra!  Looks like you had fun.
2015-07-04 Awakening; 2015-11-15 Out to self; 2016-06-22 Out to wife; 2016-10-27 First time presenting in public; 2017-01-20 Started HRT!!; 2017-04-20 Out publicly; 2017-07-10 Legal name change; 2019-02-15 Approval for GRS; 2019-08-02 Official gender change; 2020-03-11 GRS; 2020-09-17 New birth certificate
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steph2.0

#30
November 04, 2017, 04:23:25 PM
Quote from: Kendra on November 04, 2017, 12:39:42 PM


This picture brought me to tears. A beautiful woman completely lost in the bliss of her music. Knowing the battles fought to get to that point just makes it more poignant. I am so happy for you, Kendra.

And a GRS date set, too. I've run out of words.

Stephanie


Assigned male at birth 1958 * Began envying sister 1963 * Knew unquestioningly that I was female 1968 * Acted the male part for 50 years * Meltdown and first therapist session May 2017 * Began HRT 6/21/17 * Out to the world 10/13/17 * Name Change 12/7/2017 (Girl Harbor Day) * FFS With FacialTeam 12/4/2018 * Facelift and Lipo Body Sculpting at Ocean Clinic 6/13-14/2019 * GCS with Marci Bowers 9/25/2019
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Kendra

#31
November 04, 2017, 05:59:15 PM
Thank you.

I hesitated so many times in years past when I didn't know what others had done and what is possible.  I owe where I am to those who pioneered the ways to become our true selves.
Assigned male at birth 1963.  Decided I wanted to be a girl in 1971.  Laser 2014-16, electrolysis 2015-17, HRT 7/2017, GCS 1/2018, VFS 3/2018, FFS 5/2018, Labiaplasty & BA 7/2018. 
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HappyMoni

#32
November 04, 2017, 06:53:28 PM
Love seeing you so happy Kendra. If I wasn't so far away, I'd come see you play.
Moni
If I ever offend you, let me know. It's not what I am about.
"Never let the dark kill your light!"  (SailorMars)

HRT June 11, 2015. (new birthday) - FFS in late June 2016. (Dr. _____=Ugh!) - Full time June 18, 2016 (Yeah! finally) - GCS June 27, 2017. (McGinn=Yeah!) - Under Eye repair from FFS 8/17/17 - Nose surgery-November 20, 2017 (Dr. Papel=Yeah) - Hair Transplant on June 21, 2018 (Dr. Cooley-yeah) - Breast Augmentation on July 10, 2018 (Dr. Basner in Baltimore) - Removed bad scarring from FFS surgery near ears and hairline in August, 2018 (Dr. Papel) -Sept. 2018, starting a skin regiment on face with Retin A  April 2019 -repairing neck scar from FFS

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Colleen_definitely

#33
November 07, 2017, 07:08:45 AM
I have to give it to you Kendra, that is a totally hot outfit and you look incredible in it. 
As our ashes turn to dust, we shine like stars...
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Kendra

#34
April 03, 2018, 02:15:17 PM
Saturday May 12 2018 we will be on staqe at the Brick Tavern in Roslyn, Washington State.  If anyone from here wants to come on over, let me know and I'll set you up with a place to crash within walking distance.  Band gigs this year have been timed to fit surgery schedule - I'll be out of commission for a couple months after the next one.
Assigned male at birth 1963.  Decided I wanted to be a girl in 1971.  Laser 2014-16, electrolysis 2015-17, HRT 7/2017, GCS 1/2018, VFS 3/2018, FFS 5/2018, Labiaplasty & BA 7/2018. 
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steph2.0

#35
April 03, 2018, 03:23:19 PM
Quote from: Kendra on April 03, 2018, 02:15:17 PM
Saturday May 12 2018 we will be on staqe at the Brick Tavern in Roslyn, Washington State.  If anyone from here wants to come on over, let me know and I'll set you up with a place to crash within walking distance.  Band gigs this year have been timed to fit surgery schedule - I'll be out of commission for a couple months after the next one.
I actually already have that in my calendar, looked up on The Brick's website. I wish I could be there! I ripped the tunes from your CD to my phone and listen to them all the time.

Stephanie


Assigned male at birth 1958 * Began envying sister 1963 * Knew unquestioningly that I was female 1968 * Acted the male part for 50 years * Meltdown and first therapist session May 2017 * Began HRT 6/21/17 * Out to the world 10/13/17 * Name Change 12/7/2017 (Girl Harbor Day) * FFS With FacialTeam 12/4/2018 * Facelift and Lipo Body Sculpting at Ocean Clinic 6/13-14/2019 * GCS with Marci Bowers 9/25/2019
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Kendra

#36
August 31, 2018, 02:18:09 PM
Saturday October 27, 2018 - on stage in Roslyn, WA at Markos Place, a bar 1 block from the Brick Tavern.  If anyone happens to be there let me know and I'll set you up with a place to stay. 

It's halloween again.  Maybe I'll freak everyone out and dress as a guy. 
Assigned male at birth 1963.  Decided I wanted to be a girl in 1971.  Laser 2014-16, electrolysis 2015-17, HRT 7/2017, GCS 1/2018, VFS 3/2018, FFS 5/2018, Labiaplasty & BA 7/2018. 
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steph2.0

#37
August 31, 2018, 03:21:27 PM
Quote from: Kendra on August 31, 2018, 02:18:09 PM
Saturday October 27, 2018 - on stage in Roslyn, WA at Markos Place, a bar 1 block from the Brick Tavern.  If anyone happens to be there let me know and I'll set you up with a place to stay. 

It's halloween again.  Maybe I'll freak everyone out and dress as a guy.

Sixteen days from now will be the one year anniversary of your coming out on stage. I missed that and it's probable, unfortunately, that I'll have to miss this, too. But wow, think of everything that we've all accomplished since then. What an incredible year.

Stephanie


Assigned male at birth 1958 * Began envying sister 1963 * Knew unquestioningly that I was female 1968 * Acted the male part for 50 years * Meltdown and first therapist session May 2017 * Began HRT 6/21/17 * Out to the world 10/13/17 * Name Change 12/7/2017 (Girl Harbor Day) * FFS With FacialTeam 12/4/2018 * Facelift and Lipo Body Sculpting at Ocean Clinic 6/13-14/2019 * GCS with Marci Bowers 9/25/2019
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islandgirl

#38
August 31, 2018, 04:18:21 PM
Great to hear that you will be back on stage! I will unfortunately miss that performance as I will be in Mesa. Still on my list of things to do - see you play! I did have my first consult for BA. Went well and now waiting to see if I will get any funding. If not I will go for it anyway!

Take care!
Hugs,
Kelly
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LizK

#39
August 31, 2018, 05:02:35 PM
Quote from: Kendra on September 13, 2017, 09:51:20 PM
The Devlyn went down to Georgia
She was lookin for a soul to steal
When she came across this fiddle player
And was willing to make a deal
So the Devlyn jumped up on a hickory stump
And said girl now don't you squeal
Now if you'd care to take a dare I'll make a bet with you
My punctuation ain't got no regrets and I know how to use commas too

Drops the mike......

Bravo  ;D
Transition Begun 25 September 2015
HRT since 17 May 2016,
Fulltime from 8 March 2017,
GCS 4 December 2018
Voice Surgery 01 February 2019
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