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Christine Daniels' Story


Carolyn Marie

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This is on the front page of the Los Angeles Times today. I think it is a very well done, sympathetic and honest portrayal of Christine's struggles.

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-sp...49260.htmlstory

My only comment on this terrible tragedy, is that as difficult as transition is for us transsexuals, it becomes ever so much harder for those in

the public eye. I think if she had been able to do her transition in private, give the hormones a chance to do their magic, learn all the

mannerisms and other things we learn to pass well, I think she would have had a better chance at success, and at living the rest of her life

as Christine.

It is a cautionary tale that everyone should read. Transition is no picnic in the park. It is a deadly serious business.

Carolyn Marie

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Guest Donna Jean

Oh my...I can't seem to read about her with getting very emotional...

Trying to De-transition would kill most of us when we're this far along...

I wish her peace...

Snif'....snif'...

Donna Jean

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Guest Sotha

Wow. I would be moved to tears if I had tears to move. I suppose she just bit off more than she could chew. Still, I would never be able to do that.

If only that newspaper person hadn't insisted on her entering the public eye, things may have worked out so much differently.

I too wish her peace.

At least the article ended on a happy note.

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I can only imagine what Christine was going through? Going public may not always be the best option because there's other people to consider. Christine was probably was by it.

Gennee

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Well it is a tragedy that while Christine did this for us making transsexualism a little more understood by those who took the time to read her story, she was unable to help herself.

Too many lives end in needless trgedy when just a little tolerance, acceptance and love could save them.

Love ya,

Sally

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Guest ~Brenda~
It is a cautionary tale that everyone should read. Transition is no picnic in the park. It is a deadly serious business.

Thank you Carolyn.

This is important.

Never underestimate how profound transitioning is.

This understandable need to come out to everyone is a natural feeling, but one should be careful about coming out.

One should only come out privately first before coming out publically. Sadly no one was watching over Christine when she posted her article in the beginning when she said she was going to start writing as Christine. In my opinion she did that way too prematurely and should have waited longer before writing that (just my opinion). I think that by doing that she placed herself under too much pressure. More pressure than she should have had to endure. It is sad to hear that she felt boxed into a corner and she only saw suicide as her only way out.

Tragic.

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This is on the front page of the Los Angeles Times today. I think it is a very well done, sympathetic and honest portrayal of Christine's struggles.

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-sp...49260.htmlstory

My only comment on this terrible tragedy, is that as difficult as transition is for us transsexuals, it becomes ever so much harder for those in

the public eye. I think if she had been able to do her transition in private, give the hormones a chance to do their magic, learn all the

mannerisms and other things we learn to pass well, I think she would have had a better chance at success, and at living the rest of her life

as Christine.

It is a cautionary tale that everyone should read. Transition is no picnic in the park. It is a deadly serious business.

Carolyn Marie

Thank yoiu for sharing this Carolyn.

Suzie

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Guest rachael1

Thanks Carolyn for posting the link to such a poignant and stirring article.

It is a good lesson for us all that transitioning should be done slowly and carefully and planned out so as to cause the least pain both to ourselves and the ones we love.

Rachael

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Guest Sunshine

I understand why she did it. Depression and loss of hope can kill.

When I am asked how much it costs to become (insert gender) the correct answer still seems to be "Everything". Sometimes its worth it... other times... its tragic.

The idea that you can live "free" from this somehow seems to be a fantasy that kills. It might be easier for those of us that can pass, but it seems like the ones that really make it and survive are the ones that accept this as being an integral part of their being.

Have been in the closet on both sides, it is a very tempting trap. Reality and self acceptance are better.

I hope that I can become one of those that can accept it some day.

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