Wife and I Called 'Ladies'

[gennee]

Whenever I'm out with my wife, people address us as ladies. Last weekend we went to the museum with people from church. There was only one man among all us ladies. I 'm very comfortable around women because I am one. This is a far cry from the shy male child and teen I was.

Today, I sat and thought about how far I have traveled. I get the sense that some where I knew that I would trek this road. I never factored being trans would be a part of it. I have a saying 'Make a difference by being a difference'. In many ways I see this happening right before my eyes. I see this as a mission because so many trans people are shamed and feel guilty because of who they are. I'm still growing ad learning from others and Laura's has helped tremendously in that growth.

[Guest JohnV]

I'm so glad you and your wife are doing so well.

The euphoria you get when you are able to be who you are is always glorious.

Laura's will always be here for you.

-JohnV

[Carolyn Marie]

It's great to hear that you and your spouse are doing so well, and that you are happy. Of course that is the most important thing of all. If you change genders, regardless of whether you are on HRT or have surgery or whatever, and aren't happy, than what's the point of it all? I love reading your upbeat and positive accounts of your life, Gennee. You are a shining example for all of us.

HUGS

Carolyn Marie

[JJ]

You have also helped many by sharing your philosophy and positive attitude Gennee. I always know when I see a topic of yours I will come away a little wiser and feeling better.

It is amazing isn't it? Sometimes when I get home from a day in the city where I am always addressed and treated as male I stop and just feel astounded that it really did happen just like I dreamed.

I'm glad you're in that same place.

Johnny

[Guest Edina]

Genee, when out with a friend even early on in my publicly presenting we have been referred to as ladies at restaurants and stores so I know how you feel. I've been full time since November and it's actually starting to feel weird when I'm referred to in male pronouns, it sometimes makes me feel a bit down knowing that I'm still perceived as masculine.

Just today one woman at the back to work program I'm in was relating that another woman was complaining about an incident of a man in the Ladies room and then added "...I don't mean Ed". It was probably partly my mistake in allowing the staff to refer to me as Ed as it is also a diminutive of Edina as well as my of my birth name. I am determined to find a job where I can be accepted and supported from the beginning as I go through this process, I enjoy being publicly a woman too much to hide it any more and I will certainly insist in future of the use of feminine pronouns and full first name.

[Charlize]

Gennee,

Love your post as usual. I certainly know how sweet it is to be in a group of women and feel at home. I also always dreamed of they but never understood until it happened why it was so right. We are all examples as we move through this world. You are a good one doing what your higher power gave you to do.

Hugs,

Charlie

[Guest sophia.gentry58]

To be able to travel around in your environment with your wife is such a blessing, not only because those whom you come in contact with accept you as a woman, but more importantly, the one who said in the beginning that she would be with you for better or worse, accepts you and proves it by walking beside you in public. You go girl!

Sophia.

[Guest Guest_]

Gennee: I can only imagine what it would be like to have an accepting wife. Treasure that lady as I am sure she treasures hers. Your post is the thing I dream of. I totatly agree with Sophia. Love Amber L.

[gennee]

Thank you all so much for your encouraging words.

[Guest Guest_]

You are quite Welcome Girl! Amber L.

[Guest STACY B]

That's great ,, Same thing happens to me an my Wife when were out too ,, I love it ,,,