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Ms. Delrae L. Adams Once Upon A Time

I lived in a place in Southern California when I was a child, about 14 years later, I visited and I found my picture as a child painted on a Mural and my most truthful thoughts is that it brings me closer to Heaven. Continue

Added by Ms. Delrae L. Adams on November 21, 2009 at 6:07pm — No Comments

Ms. Delrae L. Adams Once Upon A Time

I lived in a place in Southern California when I was a child, about 14 years later, I visited and I found my picture as a child painted on a Mural and my most truthful thoughts is that it brings me closer to Heaven. Continue

Added by Ms. Delrae L. Adams on November 21, 2009 at 6:07pm — No Comments

Michelle Alexander RN's experience with a blind, terminally ill transsexual

I put this story on my page. I actually get to speak at Montana's TDOR later this week, regarding my experience with my patient. I feel so honored! Please check it out-and maybe I will post my speech, if interested! Love, Michelle Continue

Added by Michelle Alexander on November 15, 2009 at 8:53pm — No Comments

Michelle Alexander RN's experience with a blind, terminally ill transsexual

I put this story on my page. I actually get to speak at Montana's TDOR later this week, regarding my experience with my patient. I feel so honored! Please check it out-and maybe I will post my speech, if interested! Love, Michelle Continue

Added by Michelle Alexander on November 15, 2009 at 8:53pm — No Comments

Devin An Answer for a Question

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

Added by Devin on October 20, 2009 at 7:56pm — No Comments

Jannie Lynn Going back to where it all began

I know it might sound strange but I simply have to leave and face the things in my past. I can't run any more and this time is the last for me. No longer will I be going back as the person I once was because that is impossible on so many levels. Instead I am going back to where it all began the Town, the home, the past family that no longer accepts me I am going to face each and every one of them to let them know that I still care and that even if they don't feel good about this I certainly do.… Continue

Added by Jannie Lynn on October 13, 2009 at 8:01am — No Comments

Jannie Lynn Thousand days journey only just begining!!

Here we go again! Welcome back to all the great and wonderfull stories I have to share much like a Thousand and one nights from Arabian Nights tales.. I have the stories to share here. Not all of them are going to be about me but for now the first series will be. Primarily because I want to chronicle this transistional time in my life with the whole story from triumps to pitfalls and every thing else. Some days are better than others, living life on a day by day choice, to struggle on. I seek t… Continue

Added by Jannie Lynn on September 26, 2009 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Jannie Lynn Part two Transgender Michigan

Well I thought I might stay in Michigan for a few days maybe a week but instead I found a job and started a new journey of my life one that had a lot of unknowns. I was able to meet with and even find a place to stay the trans activist Michelle Fox-Phillips. now when I met this woman she appeared small and frail and to be honest a little scarry. But I needed help and she was offering to help me so I took it. Now I have been in Michigain for several months. What I have come to find out is that Mi… Continue

Added by Jannie Lynn on September 22, 2009 at 7:30am — No Comments

Devin The Phone Seldom Rings

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

Added by Devin on September 12, 2009 at 8:15am — No Comments

jonnie Hi.

Hi, I'm Jonnie, I am a trans woman. I have been this way all of my life, and more or less out about 3 years. I have met all the criteria for full srs, I do have a partial, but no money to follow through. This is all new to me so there will be more to come later. Jonnie Continue

Added by jonnie on August 31, 2009 at 4:10pm — No Comments

Jannie Lynn Transgender Detroit thousand days journey

Well feeling like there should be an update here since I have left the state of Indiana for Michigan. It all started out good I had a good job, and then I had a day from heck that I had to make a decision and I made one but as usuall I am making bad choices for my sef and not really thinking about them but rather acting on my feelings about things. My spuse and I had kept in touch untill I moved to Michigan she has since decided to stop communicating with me. I moved to the detroit area after t… Continue

Added by Jannie Lynn on August 31, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Devin Friday Night, Starbucks

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

Added by Devin on August 22, 2009 at 8:10pm — No Comments

Leslie Crawford Are We Here To Judge Others

I seem to find this everywhere people wanting to judge you. I judge no one but they ask I will and can give them my experience on that question. I think too many try to be your Therapist and try to tell you your faults. Support and help are one thing but putting someone down especially in front of everyone to see or read is wrong. I try never to hurt anyone's feelings because most of us that are transitioning or thinking about it are full of emotions good and bad. I get so tired of being told I'… Continue

Added by Leslie Crawford on August 21, 2009 at 1:01pm — 2 Comments

Leslie Crawford Class Reunion

I thought I would tell you of my experience at my 40th class reunion in 2007. I had made plans to be ready for my class reunion having everything done I wanted to get done before it took place. I had my nose,face,teeth and boobs done my nose and face was minor stuff done my teeth took a year to complete the smile is everything. I had my boob job about done 1 1/2 months before my class reunion. The one thing that really sucked my class reunion was the same Sat. as SCC and I made arrangements to f… Continue

Added by Leslie Crawford on August 17, 2009 at 3:55pm — 1 Comment

Devin Summer School (a transitioner's tale)

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

Added by Devin on August 2, 2009 at 8:31am — No Comments

Devin Sunday Afternoon Analogy

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

Added by Devin on June 28, 2009 at 3:22pm — No Comments

Davida Piper Davida's blog entry for June 18,2009#2

Hi everyone, This is Davida coming @ you.I chatted with my finance'Lisa on Messenger.If her back keeps getting better,the trip is still on track.I will be glad to move from this podunk town who hates TG's,gays,etc.I'll be glad to be with my beloved Lisa and love her as my lover,wife,etc.I hope we can solve our marriage in IL. Hugs, Davida Continue

Added by Davida Piper on June 18, 2009 at 7:02pm — No Comments

Davida Piper Davida's blog entry for June 18,2009

Hi everyone, This is Davida coming @ you.My finance'Lisa and I are engaged to be married in the near future.However,the state doesn't recognize same sex marriage nor does it recognize common law marriages either.We don't know what to do unless one of us has to play the male role to get marriage.I already bought her an engagement ring. I wish all the states would recognize same sex marriages as we have the same rights and priviledges as regular couples do.We aren't perverts,fags,queers,etc.but y… Continue

Added by Davida Piper on June 18, 2009 at 4:51pm — No Comments

Teresa Bowers Forced Feminization-Anything but That!

I started out as a model and have been in the fashion and entertainment industry for over 20 years. Later on I became a makeup artist and have met all kinds of people in every walk of life. Soon men began coming to me for advice about clothing and makeup and I figured it was just harmless fun. After all, that was my job-to make people look their best. It turned into a full time career helping them become the girl of their dreams and I loved it as much as they did! Over the years I've also found… Continue

Added by Teresa Bowers on June 18, 2009 at 4:20pm — No Comments

Jannie Lynn Transgender Indiana the 34th demension of a thousand days journey!

Ok Some thing more recent and I would hope a bit more insight full. I am fast forwarding the story line to the most current time frame that being said here is how life has been as an overall perspective for me. I was stuck with bad dead end jobs working temp jobs part time jobs and then I get a pretty decent job as an optical lab technician, well this job was good and I enjoyed it especially the side projects of making movies for special occassions at work. I definitly found my calling both as a… Continue

Added by Jannie Lynn on June 18, 2009 at 1:30am — No Comments

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