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Hello I just wanted to introduce myself, my name is Jillian Marie and I live in Olympia Washington. I am a MTF 40 years old and just now starting transistioning allthough i have known since I was around 5 or 6 years old. I spent the last 20 years in the military and this delayed my transistioning. Now once I am free I can start my life as it no longer will be on hold. I hope to get to know many good friends here and I look forward to talking to everyone.

thank you

Jillian

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Hello Jillian,

Welcome to Laura's Playground. If you have any questions, don't be afraid to ask.

Ummm. The welcoming committee will be along shortly with refreshments. ;)

MaryEllen :)

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Guest Donna Jean

Hello, Jillian!

Nice to meet you!

Well, as Mary Ellen said...here's the goodie cart...hot coco and lots of pastries and cookies. Have what you like!

I think you'll like it here...nice people and nice atmosphere!

Make yourself comfortable, Hon....

Shoes Off and have a comfy chair...

Wonderful to have you here!

XXOO

Donna Jean

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Guest Kelly Ann

Hello Jillian...I suspect that Donna Jean will have the cart along shortly...she's a real sweetie. There's quite a few Vets here so feel at home you are amongst friends...and I'll share a snicker doodle until Donna shows up. Your friend, Kelly Ann

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Guest Kelly Ann

LOL...you'd think she just dropped out of an airplane or something...me I was dropped on my head when I was younger...The rest will doubtless be along soon Jillian :D Kelly Ann

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Hi Jillian,

I'm 57 and about to start transitioning. My life has been on hold fo absolutely no good reason that I can find other than I was really determined to stay in the denial phose!

Olympia? As I recall you are right on the end of sound and not that far from Takoma, which is across the sound from Gig Harbor. That is of importance for two reasons - one is the famous Takoma Narrows Bridge collapse (The footage was unbelievable) and I have a friend who had her SRS in December who just so happens to live there. Waited even longer than I did to transition.

I'll talk to her in the next couple of days, she might be able to put you in touch with a lot of people you should know in the area (Therapists, Endocronologists and support groups to name a few. I'll help you two get together if she is interested in helping out (that will be dependent on her health more than anything else)

Love ya,

Sally

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Guest Jillian

Sally

That would be great, I just moved to Washington about a year ago and I have yet to meat anyone really. Yes Olympia is rith at the tip of the sound, I am about 25 miles from Tacoma. I have an apointment with a Therapist Febuary 10th that I found through reading some of the web sites devoted to helping Transgendered. She is suppose to be an expert in helping girls so I am hoping my first meeting with her will go well.

Thank you all for the refreshments you know how to make a girl feel welcome.

Jillian

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Guest Elizabeth K

And heres another seriously senior MTF checking in - hey 61 and transitioning - on HRT and looking forward to finally being okay ... whewwww

Lotsa vets here - lotsa friends her - welcome to Laura's - ya know you gonna like it here. We are g-rated and non-judgemental - I am not the dizziest here, I am not the most opinionated, and I certainly am not the wisest Hee hee so you still have a chance - post often - and enjoy.......................

WELCOME-WELCOME-WELCOME

Lizzy

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Jillian,

I haven't forgotten about getting you in touch with my friend in Gig Harbor, but she sometimes goes a few days between checking E-mails. I'll let you know, but she goes to a lot of the events in Washington.

Love ya,

Sally

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Sally

Thank you once again I understand and I knew you had not forgotten. I hope your having a good day and once again thank you everyone for the warm welcome I have recieved.

Jillian

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Guest Irielle

Hi Jillian! Big congratulations on your transitioning! Thank you for your service to our country (the same goes for all our vets out there). I"m so happy you will become the person you really are. When I read about people transforming their lives for the better like you are I always start to cry :D That gets embarassing at work. w00t!

Big hug,

Irielle

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Guest Jillian

Irielle

Thank you for the welcome, sorry I made you cry. I have shed a tear or two myself since I have finely been able to start my walk down the path to living as my true self. But it looks like Uncle Sam has more plans for me I guess I did not get my paperwork in soon enough and so it looks like I will be going on another trip to the great sandbox. I dont look at it like it as a setback as much as its my chance to lose a few pounds. Last time I was over there I lost around 50 pounds this time I hope to lose the same. I will just have to make sure once I get back that my retirement paperwork gets processed and I will finely be free.

Jillian

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Guest Irielle

Jillian - don't worry about me crying cuz they are tears of joy. I'm sorry you have to go back overseas. I am SO terrible with paperwork myself - always late. Be careful and come home safely!!! I hope you can visit us here even though you will be overseas. :)

Irielle

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Oh Jillian,

Please be careful and come back to us. We love you, appreciate what you are doing for us and above all understand how much transitioning means to you.

This time, when you get back - fill out the papers on the transport!

Love ya,

Sally

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Guest Donna Jean

Oh my, Jillian.....

I'm with you if you look at it as a positive experience , even if it is to lose 50 lbs!

You take good care of yourself over there and give us a shout if you can hook up on the net...We'll be here!...

Be safe, Hon.....we'll miss you!

USAF Donna Jean

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Guest Kelly Ann

Ahem...50#'s last time another 50#'s now...hmmm...50+50=YIKES!!! Um size '0' is supposed to be out Jillian. Take care and know we're here for you ma'am...just bring your heinie home :D Kelly Ann

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Kelly Ann

Yes 50 lbs last time which was way back in 1991 and since then I have gained it back maybe this time I can keep it off :P allthough I would not complain if i lost more.

Donna Jean

Yes I plan to try to keep everyone updated we are suppose to have internet but as I have learned in the 20 years I have been in I will believe it when I see it.

Sally

Yes I plan to have the retirement paperwork done before I even hit the ground in the states. they will have to be quick if they want to catch me again.

Irielle

I plan on comeing home in one piece believe me. Thank you for the warm wishes :)

Everyone

thank you

Jillian

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Jillian,

This may be just a little late, but I just got an E-mail from my friend in Gig Harbor and she sent me a couple of groups, including a book club - let me know if you need them now or if I should just store them for you.

Love ya,

Sally

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Guest Jillian
Jillian,

This may be just a little late, but I just got an E-mail from my friend in Gig Harbor and she sent me a couple of groups, including a book club - let me know if you need them now or if I should just store them for you.

Love ya,

Sally

Sally

Yes I would still like the information I still have a month before I leave.

Thank you

Jillian

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Guest Felicia Anne

hi jillian! i'm felicia anne, and i'm new here, too. while i don't know enough to give a tour, i did make some fresh cookies and muffins, and you can help yourself to one. oh, and a tall glass of icy cold milk too!

oh, and i think your name is really nice! i always liked that name a lot!

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Sally

Yes I would still like the information I still have a month before I leave.

Thank you

Jillian

My friend used to be in this support group before her surgery, she admits to being a bit opinionated and left the group over a disagreement knowing that she will never change.

http://www.southsoundgender.com

She also said to give you her E-mail address because she has a bookclub that meets at her house - I will send you that in a PM (Laura's Policy to keep E-mails private). you might be able to make one before you leave.

Remember to tell her Sally sent you.

Love ya,

Sally

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