Acceptance And Understanding

[Guest angie]

Hey my beautiful sisters,

I am finding it to be so deeply rewarding that my good friends,family and siblings,

not only accept that I am indeed who I have said I was for the last six and a half

years,but that they are willing to talk to me about my journey.My sister called me

this morning,and when I said my friends were all trans women,she corrected me

and said,"Honey you are all just ladies,just regular women you are not a transsexual

anylonger." Wow,this coming from a sister who would not talk to me,much less acknowlege

that I am her sister until recently.My two male friends both call me up saying," Hey Woman

what are you doing lady?" I have talked about my journey and that I like men.And for these

folks to not freak out and call me a gay man,is a testament to their change in thinking.I love

that I am finally accepted as the woman I am by everyone I love,especially my loving ladies

that make up my family.I still think it's funny when big sis calls, because though she will not

use my real name,she doesn't use my old name either.There is always a hesitation when she

is talking to me,as she reminds herself I am not who I used to be.This development has been

a long time coming,as all no longer try to deny who I truly am.

Peace Light and Loving Energy.

Miss Angelique Michelle

[Guest ~Brenda~]

Acceptance by one's family and loved ones is uncomparable. You are truely blessed sweetheart. I too know the joy of family acceptance

I consider my youngest daughter as my mentor.

Love

Brenda

[Carolyn Marie]

That's such a great thing to hear, Angelique. When so many have had their relatives and friends and

family turn away, it is truly special to hear when the opposite happens. It gives all of us hope for

the future.

Thanks for sharing that, Hon.

I wish you continued happiness.

HUGS

Carolyn Marie

[Guest yvonne]

Angie,

I never get tired of hearing your great stories of acceptance and success. You give me and many others hope and inspiration for ourselves.

You've made the most important milestone of all: acceptance of loved ones who previously rejected you. Be very proud of who you are and what you do.

I wish you the best for your future, it's bright.

Your loving sister,

Yvonne

[Guest viv]

Hi Angie,

The goodness in your heart comes out in your posts and you are obviously the same with your siblings .

It is no wonder you are accepted so readily , beautiful people bring the best out in folk. You really are an

example to all your sisters Angie. Do us proud hun ,,,and be happy as you go about your life . viv

[Guest Cait]

That's really awesome. I have no women in my life and though my mother is supportive of me,

I don't think it is going to extend to my full transition. She is in my life I guess...I am reclusive.

Your very lucky!

I've had to disown people in my family just to not hear their nasty comments!

(my brother and his wife, who love speculating about me)

Wish I had sisters, but I can't see where it would make a difference!

Family is family to me, and I don't really like them in general.

Hard to understand how people have all these relatives to talk to and turn to...

mine never have been that way...not a healthy dynamic at work here.

It seems you weren't previously accepted by your folks, so I'm happy they accept you.

Mine have improved greatly, too...but I don't live with them anymore.

Happy you can be yourself,

Katie

[Guest Donna Jean]

Angie...

Always uplifting! And smile making...

I don't have non-acceptance from my family mainly because I have no family...

Passed away or lost in time and space...no one out there for me, really....

So, I guess that tomorrow you can add another thing on your "Thankful For" list...

I love it so much, Ang....count your blessings, Girlfriend....

HUGGGGGGGGGS!

Donna Jean

[Guest angie]

I love it so much, Ang....count your blessings, Girlfriend....

HUGGGGGGGGGS!

Donna Jean

Oh I do,

Suffering through years and years of anger,rejection and isolation,to finally reach this point,

really makes me count my blessings.As I have said,it has been a long time coming and makes transition worth it,to have all these people still want me in their lives as who I truly am.

One Lucky Lady,

Angie