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tgirlamg

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May 30, 2026, 06:56:41 PM Last Edit: May 30, 2026, 08:11:07 PM by tgirlamg
Quote from: Valerie.Val on May 30, 2026, 02:36:42 AMDear Ashley, thank you so much Sister. I often think of your tagline. I use it as a mantra. 💜

Quote from: Stottie Girl on May 30, 2026, 02:48:37 AMThanks Val! I wish i felt it but I'm getting stronger all the time! I agree with you about Ashley's mantra it's always in the back of my mind too.😁

Sarah xx

Hello Beautiful Sisters! 👋👩💕

Onward if always the correct direction of travel!!!... I am glad it serves you well. You are both getting stronger by the day!... I see and feel it in your words... You both have so very much within your grasp! 🤗

This refrigerator magnet provided me with my early mantra as i first started to carve out my new place in the world 13 regret free years ago... It saw me through a lot of fears and changes!... I am so glad I took the message to heart... 🤗

🔗 [Link: flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/Ym78po9082/]Untitled 🔗 [Link: flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/Ym78po9082/] by Ashley 🔗 [Link: flickr.com/photos/156388176@N05/], on Flickr

Onward Brave Sisters!

Ashley 💕
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment" ... Ralph Waldo Emerson 🌸

"The individual has always had to struggle from being overwhelmed by the tribe... But, no price is too high for the privilege of owning yourself" ... Rudyard Kipling 🌸

Let go of the things that no longer serve you... Let go of the pretense of the false persona, it is not you... Let go of the armor that you have worn for a lifetime, to serve the expectations of others and, to protect the woman inside... She needs protection no longer.... She is tired of hiding and more courageous than you know... Let her prove that to you....Let her step out of the dark and feel the light upon her face.... amg🌸

Ashley's Corner: https://www.susans.org/index.php/topic,247549.0.html 🌻

Stottie Girl

#61
May 31, 2026, 02:53:59 AM
Ha ha! Ashley, I use the anglicized version of this phrase time and time again! "Don't worry about me, I have my big girls pants on!"

Love it!

You will always be one of the biggest inspirations to me and I love you for that.
A wise man once said don't judge a man until you've walked a mile in his shoes, that way when you judge him you're a mile away and you have his shoes!

Never trust a man who, when left alone in a room with a tea cozy, doesn't try it on - Billy Connolley

Valerie.Val

#62
June 08, 2026, 03:11:24 PM
All right I had my first therapy session today. That woman is an angel and will try to help me get HRT asap.

Fingers crossed!

KristaFairchild

#63
June 08, 2026, 03:14:17 PM
I was surprised how easy it was! I live in California and I called Planned Parenthood, scheduled an appointment in a couple of days, had the patch the next day. I hope your experience will be similar. 

Lori Dee ✅

#64
June 08, 2026, 03:27:52 PM
Quote from: Valerie.Val on June 08, 2026, 03:11:24 PMAll right I had my first therapy session today. That woman is an angel and will try to help me get HRT asap.

Fingers crossed!

Congrats, Val!

A good therapist is more than just someone to talk to. They can be powerful allies too. I am so happy you have a good one.
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#65
June 08, 2026, 03:32:05 PM
Glad you got your first session and that it went well. Hopefully you'll get hrt soon too x

Stottie Girl

#66
June 08, 2026, 03:41:05 PM
Ooooh congrats Val! Big news!

It's great you hit it off with your therapist, it's an important relationship.

Any idea on timescales for the HRT?

You must be so excited!
A wise man once said don't judge a man until you've walked a mile in his shoes, that way when you judge him you're a mile away and you have his shoes!

Never trust a man who, when left alone in a room with a tea cozy, doesn't try it on - Billy Connolley

tammy753

#67
June 08, 2026, 04:19:30 PM
That is amazing!!!! Congratulations!

Valerie.Val

#68
June 09, 2026, 03:45:29 AM
Thank you so much, ladies <3

Quote from: KristaFairchild on June 08, 2026, 03:14:17 PMI was surprised how easy it was! I live in California and I called Planned Parenthood, scheduled an appointment in a couple of days, had the patch the next day. I hope your experience will be similar.
Wow that's amazing! Alas the gatekeepers are a bit stricter here but if all goes well it will be a matter of several weeks instead of months.

Quote from: Stottie Girl on June 08, 2026, 03:41:05 PMYou must be so excited!

Oh hell yeah :D The last month has been a total rush, I have forgotten how it is not to be excited...

Stottie Girl

#69
June 09, 2026, 04:09:28 AM
Quote from: Valerie.Val on June 09, 2026, 03:45:29 AMThank you so much, ladies <3
Wow that's amazing! Alas the gatekeepers are a bit stricter here but if all goes well it will be a matter of several weeks instead of months.

Oh hell yeah :D The last month has been a total rush, I have forgotten how it is not to be excited...
You will have many exciting and emotional times ahead of you once you start HRT. Enjoy the ride!
A wise man once said don't judge a man until you've walked a mile in his shoes, that way when you judge him you're a mile away and you have his shoes!

Never trust a man who, when left alone in a room with a tea cozy, doesn't try it on - Billy Connolley

tgirlamg

#70
June 09, 2026, 09:26:00 AM
Quote from: Valerie.Val on June 08, 2026, 03:11:24 PMAll right I had my first therapy session today. That woman is an angel and will try to help me get HRT asap.

Fingers crossed!

Wonderful News!... Congrats Sister!... Amazing Things Await!... For me, the changes from HRT were like I had been watching TV in black and white all my life and all of a sudden, everything was in full color! 💕🤗💕

Onward Brave Sister!

Ashley 💕
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment" ... Ralph Waldo Emerson 🌸

"The individual has always had to struggle from being overwhelmed by the tribe... But, no price is too high for the privilege of owning yourself" ... Rudyard Kipling 🌸

Let go of the things that no longer serve you... Let go of the pretense of the false persona, it is not you... Let go of the armor that you have worn for a lifetime, to serve the expectations of others and, to protect the woman inside... She needs protection no longer.... She is tired of hiding and more courageous than you know... Let her prove that to you....Let her step out of the dark and feel the light upon her face.... amg🌸

Ashley's Corner: https://www.susans.org/index.php/topic,247549.0.html 🌻

ChrissyRyan

#71
June 11, 2026, 04:43:59 PM
Quote from: Valerie.Val on June 08, 2026, 03:11:24 PMAll right I had my first therapy session today. That woman is an angel and will try to help me get HRT asap.

Fingers crossed!


Yay!


Chrissy
Always stay cheerful, be polite, kind, and understanding. Accepting yourself as the woman you are is very liberating.  Never underestimate the appreciation and respect of authenticity.  Help connect a person to someone that may be able to help that person.  Be brave, be strong.  A TRUE friend is a treasure.  Relationships are very important, people are important, and the sooner we all realize that the better off the world will be.  Try a little kindness.  Be generous with your time, energy, wisdom, and resources.   Inconvenience yourself to help someone.   I am a brown eyed, brown haired woman. 
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Valerie.Val

#72
Yesterday at 02:38:09 PM
Thx ladies for the encouragement, I'm so looking forward to hrt. 💜

Ugh been in a trans self help phone group yesteday, along with my wife. There were only two regulars in there who had their transition long ago. A few good hints there, but mostly they were bickering amongst each other. The one a bit older, stuck in old ways, and constantly warning me to challenge my own decisions. And the other backtalkig, both talking over each other. Worst of all, aforementioned woman insisted maaany many trans women regret their transition so bewaaare bewaaare. I can't believe even trans folk spread this misinformation on a support line.

That was totally draining instead of supporting, fuel for my ever present self-doubts. duh.
That was the last time I'm doing that. Rant over 😁

It was a stark contrast to all you wonderful people with your well balanced and mindful posts so big hugs to you 💕💖

KristaFairchild

#73
Yesterday at 03:06:56 PM
Quote from: Valerie.Val on Yesterday at 02:38:09 PMWorst of all, aforementioned woman insisted maaany many trans women regret their transition so bewaaare bewaaare. I can't believe even trans folk spread this misinformation on a support line.

I'm currently readingGender Magic by Rae McDaniel. She cited 4% regrets, mostly because of how they were treated by the community, not because of true regrets. 

But far be it for facts to get in the way of an argument! 🤣🤣🤣

Valerie.Val

#74
Yesterday at 03:09:24 PM
Exactly, Krista 🤣👍
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Stottie Girl

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Yesterday at 03:20:00 PM
There are some trans girls who regret GRS but they are usually the ones who have not been through the rigorous psychiatric assessments required to get surgery in the first place and go to a surgeon (usually abroad) who does not care and just wants their money or maybe they did go to a good surgeon but just weren't fully truthful during those assesments.

I honestly believe the amount of girls who regret the transition is infintessimal compared to the number that are completely satisfied with their choices.

It's cool your wife is sticking with you Val. I hope she wasn't negatively affected by those two muppets on your call.
A wise man once said don't judge a man until you've walked a mile in his shoes, that way when you judge him you're a mile away and you have his shoes!

Never trust a man who, when left alone in a room with a tea cozy, doesn't try it on - Billy Connolley

tgirlamg

#76
Yesterday at 03:34:16 PM
Living gloriously regret free since 2013... 💕🤗💕

Onward Brave Sister!

A💕
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment" ... Ralph Waldo Emerson 🌸

"The individual has always had to struggle from being overwhelmed by the tribe... But, no price is too high for the privilege of owning yourself" ... Rudyard Kipling 🌸

Let go of the things that no longer serve you... Let go of the pretense of the false persona, it is not you... Let go of the armor that you have worn for a lifetime, to serve the expectations of others and, to protect the woman inside... She needs protection no longer.... She is tired of hiding and more courageous than you know... Let her prove that to you....Let her step out of the dark and feel the light upon her face.... amg🌸

Ashley's Corner: https://www.susans.org/index.php/topic,247549.0.html 🌻
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Lori Dee ✅

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Yesterday at 04:12:39 PM
To quote Albert Einstein:

The facts, although interesting, are irrelevant.

Study after study has shown that the regret rate is less than 3% and closer to zero:


Regret Rates for Gender-Affirming Surgery Are Practically Non-Existent
GenderGP - March 30, 2026

https://www.gendergp.com/en-us/blog/regret-rates-for-gender-affirming-surgery-are-practically-non-existent/ 🔗

You were not mistaken, Val, in identifying it as misinformation.
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KristaFairchild

#78
Yesterday at 11:09:04 PM
Quote from: Lori Dee on Yesterday at 04:12:39 PMTo quote Albert Einstein:

The facts, although interesting, are irrelevant.

Study after study has shown that the regret rate is less than 3% and closer to zero:

And of that 3%, most are frightened of the bigots and haters; THAT is why they report regrets. 

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