Devin's Space

This response came from a question posed by a member of a support
group to which I belong in Happy Cow, CA. The question:
“what makes a person a cool ts”? (TS = Transsexual).

What follows was my response to the question:

A cool person is one is who supports you, even if they don't
understand. They won't discard you like last night's supper
scraps, or yesterday's paper simply because you're a person who
is TS. Cool people will share java with you, treat you as a
fellow human being and include y… Continue

The phone seldom rings.

Three years have passed since I left

People move on, Life goes on.

I see my planet with new eyes; nothing is the same, even though I have not moved.

I often feel like the proverbial 800 lb gorilla; or Moses as people step out of my way to avoid associating with me. (Think parting of the sea of people)

I have backed away from most people, sometimes for self preservation, other times to avoid embarrassing others with my presence when I sense their discomfort.

Folk tha… Continue

I look out of the corner of my eye to the left and note a couple enjoying Starbucks by candlelight. Dusk is beginning to settle into this corner of Happy Cow. I note her smile, easy laugh and the fellow she is with is doing the same.

They reach across the table, holding each other’s hands, discussing various memories, their lives, etc. They talk; laugh as their discussion goes on into the early evening.

Coffee shared is an experience.

I think I’ve forgotten.

My truck went in for service earl… Continue

Lesson 1: Most people you come in contact have already been through puberty before. Other folk may get a chuckle out of your voyage, but to be honest, are more concerned with other important topics (at least to them) such as children, the job, the state of the world. Remember the old saying, "when in Rome, do as the Romans do" or at least go along with the crowd. It may be hard to deal with, but you'll probably score points with those around you. Save the details of the voyage for when someone a… Continue

Imagine a house if you will. The house is very nice, the plumbing and electricity work. The outside of the home is well kept and looks great. Yet, there is this inescapable feeling that something is wrong. You never really get comfortable in that house. You can rearrange this or change that or redo the yard. Something still isn't right.

Now imagine your life is like that house..you've done most anything to adapt, to fit, yet you know deep inside it's just not right. Try as you might, that sadne… Continue