Hey Look At The Date!

[Sally]

Hey, I just noticed that today marks one year here in the friendliest place on Earth.

I could say that it has been the best of times and the worst of times - but I would have to acknowledge Charles Dickens.

I started here scared and feeling very much alone - I had just told my wife and she wanted to stay but not talk about it - that couldn't work and it didn't.

I was out to no one else except my therapist so she suggested that I come here.

I met some wonderful people, I got over my shyness (obviously, check the posts count).

I started to relate to the community and make close friends feeling a closeness that I never thought I could have.

My friends are from the entire spectrum of the gender scale and all ages from my first friend who is very young, that's you Skyy (I didn't know how to add friends until Skyy added me to her friend list and then helped me to add her) to the folks my age (and older) Like Donna Jean and Lizzy, the guys from Zabrak to Evan in age range.

MaryEllen asked me to become a moderator and I felt honored and accepted.

My wife left and I made a quick adjustment to living alone again.

I came out to my sister and mother and they are both positive that I am wrong - so no support there.

That was all before 2008 ended.

As the economy began to crater so did my business and I was feeling pretty down everyday was a struggle and the only place that I could go was here and while here helping others I can feel that warm glow that I am needed, wanted and useful - not always the feeling in a world where no on accepts you for who you really are.

But the best of times is when I am here with all of my dear friends who know me just as me, Sally.

The lady who just can't keep her mouth shut.

And that list of friends just keeps growing, too many to mention and spread from here in Texas, all over the US into the UK, Malaysia, New Zealand, Australia, the Middle East - literally all around the world.

Where else can you find so many wonderful and caring people all in one place?

There really is no place else like Laura's and to me it is the friendliest place on Earth.

Love ya,

Sally

[Guest Donna Jean]

Good morning, Sweetheart!

Welcome to ONE YEAR!

Feels great, doesn't it?

Well, Congratulations....you are truly one amazing woman!

You are an icon here and really loved!

Laura is going to have to buy more space just to hold all of your posts!

Way to go, Sally!

I Love you!

Donna Jean

[Guest skyy]

awww....i love you too. i am so glad that you joined. you did have a rough year, but i'm glad this site helped.

to quote Shaggy "If things are as bad as they can be, you can be sure there'll be a brighter tomorrow" -Keep'n It Real

i hope this coming year will be better for you. but all i can say is you have helped me in more ways than i can count. thank you for being such a good friend.

your daughter

Skyy

[Guest StrandedOutThere]

Sally, I can't imagine the Playground without you! Congratulations!!

[Paula ult]

Congrats Sally on your one year anniversary, you are an inspiration to me, you have weathered things i can not imagine just to be who you should have been from birth.

I feel good things are coming your way this next year and many years to come.

{{{{{{ HUGS }}}}}}

Paula

[Guest mia 1]

One year it seems so long in so many ways and once you are through it, it is a flash..Thanks to you we are all growing and sharing in our dysphoria......Love and congrats MIa

[Guest Eth]

Only a year? XD It seems so difficult to imagine this place without you!

Congratulations Sally!

[Guest ~Brenda~]

Sally,

You have come so very far in one year. The year went fast didn't it. I think I can speak for everyone when I say that we all love you so much and that you are so very important to all of us. You are the backbone of Laura's.

I know that I always am anxious to see what you have written next. I have learned a great deal from you. Your wise and even handed way that you handle every situation is inspiring.

Now let's see... over 6000 posts in one year... that means.... calculating... hmmm carry the one.... OK got the answer!!!

A lot of posts per day!!!

I love that you are such a busybody

Love you with all of my heart

HUGS

Brenda

[MaryEllen]

Congratulations

My goodness! You've been here a year already? Doesn't time fly when you're having fun.

ME

[Guest julia_d]

Only a year.. and only hours for the HRT as well.. anniversaries galore.

pours more vodka and raises glass in toast to a very cool person.. you go girl XD

[Carolyn Marie]

Sally, I'm a little late to the party, but its not too late to say

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

Laura's wouldn't be the same without you. You are unique, invaluable, and have a wonderful gift for language.

Thanks for everything you do.

Carolyn Marie

[Guest NeverSayNever]

Sally,

I couldn't imagine the playground without you. You have helped me so much, and I'm very glad to have met you.

Happy First Anniversary!!!

Love you!

James

[Guest Mr.Yoav]

Sally, you are one of the major reasons that this place is so friendly.

[Guest darlene lynn]

CONGRATS Sally

You were the first person I pm'd. Ill never forget how much you've help me. I know you've everyone here!! And I love reading your poetry. Keep'm coming sister.

Lots of Love

Darlene Lynnette

[Guest Elizabeth K]

Good for you...

and good for us!

Sally has been here a year and already has won the hearts of all - and warmed the house of Laura's with her love and sage advice.

We DO love you - and know you as a friend, a confidant and a sister.

Here is to another year - and another... and another... and another... and another... and on and on

Elizabeth Anne

[Guest Naomi Stardust]

6,000 posts in one year??!!

...... time travel!!!

don't worry Sally

your secret is safe with me

hugs

Naomi

[Guest Angelgrlsue]

Congratulations Sally!! I'm so glad we met and became friends. You are an amazing woman and much loved by many.

Love

Suzie

[Guest meridian]

Sally, congratulations and thank you! Here's to the next year, and all the years after . . . .

Meridian

[Guest Jean Davis]

Happy Anniversary Sally

Your kind words have truely been an inspiration to me.

Looking forward to trying to read all of those 6000+ posts (If my eyes don't fall out)

Your Friend

Jean