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Guest Dennis S.

I just wanted to tell you guys that I had a pretty good day today. Each day, I get stronger and stronger. I grow to love myself more each passing moment. Not a lot of people know the shoes we walk in, they don't know the feeling of being trapped in an Alcatraz setting. They actually have to walk in our shoes to know what it feels like. My name is Laurel and I love myself. I really, really do. To all of the others who are like me, recognize that will reach that goal that you are reaching. God has a purpose for all of us. He created us in His image. He NEVER makes a mistake. I was meant to realize that I'm transgendered for a reason. Love who you are and we can learn to love the rest of the world. It's very hard to be transgendered and have an anxiety disorder at the same time. But I tell myself that I can get through both of them. Love yourselves, love who you are.

Laurel :)

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Guest Naomi Stardust

:) thank you Laurel!

I have anxiety problems too

it is not easy

and it is easy to forget our own self-worth

thanks for the reminder!

hugs

Naomi

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Thank you Laurel,

It is so important that we remember that we are not defects or accidents - I often recall the title of a movie about deaf people - "Children of a Lesser God" - they are not and neither are we - the plan is not obvious to us but there is a reson and one day all will be revealed.

Love ya,

Sally

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Guest Donna Jean
He NEVER makes a mistake. I was meant to realize that I'm transgendered for a reason. Love who you are and we can learn to love the rest of the world. Love yourselves, love who you are.

Laurel :)

I completely agree, Laurel!

Loving oneself is the gateway to loving the rest of the world....

HUGGS & LOVE

Donna Jean

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Guest Girl Emily

Laurel,

You are right He never makes mistakes. I am saddened my the often heard comment among us transsexuals and have been its victim in the past "God made a mistake" or "my body is a mistake."

I am no mistake. My life in this body has been difficult and hard challenges lay ahead. All of this has made me who I am today and that is a compassionate, caring, intelligent, hard working, sensible person.

I don't know the plans God has for my life, but I am sure my transsexualism will probably play a role.

Huggs,

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A wonderful post, Laurel. I LOVE it! You have the right attitude for happiness and success, and I hope it catches on around here. We

always need that spark of inspiration.

Just a thought, hon, but you might consider changing your user name to Laurel or a close approximation. It IS much prettier than Dennis. :D

Carolyn Marie

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