Good morning All. Coffees on.

[Elizabeth Star]

@Ann WThat's cute outfit.

 

@Heather NicoleCongratulations on the therapist. I think that would be really weird to say under any other circumstances.

 

1 hour ago, KathyLauren said:

Today, I got a whole new appreciation for the term "snail mail".  Back in February, I sent off my application to the federal government to update my citizenship records with my new name and gender.  Today, I got email confirmation that my application has been received.

I probably would have just freaked out, terrified my stuff got forever lost or ended up in the wrong hands.

 

Thanks @Bri2020. 

 

[Ann W]

That's great news @Heather Nicole.  It's awesome how you made that happen.  I had an hour long telephone intake session today with the place where I'll be having a weekly appointment.  It went well.

 

It's strange to answer questions and talk openly about this, but I'm so ready to see where this goes.  And of course, they're cool about it, being an LGBTQ kinda place.

 

4 hours ago, ElizabethStar said:

That's cute outfit.

Thanks Elizabeth, that's all girl needs to hear.  I always envied that look, but without bottom surgery I should probably cover up some how.

[KymmieL]

Well it has been about a week since I came out at work. Nothing said to the negative. Even the boss hasn't said anything. With quite a few things have Kymbrill listed. One in particular is the almost spreadsheet like listing of our sales and goals. Has my name as Kymbrill. 

 

When I first noticed the change. I came out to one of the other managers. No problems, He even has asked me how I came up with the name Kymbrill.

 

Got a voice mail reminder of my endo appointment on the 20. They mentioned a letter. I am like letter, what letter. So I called back. the letter is from my mental health practitioner about my mental status to start HRT.  With the VA everything is in my records. So I will get with my MH Dr and My GYN about the letter.

 

Things are going to well. I almost expect something to happen.

 

Kymmie

[Heather Nicole]

8 hours ago, KathyLauren said:

In a while (who knows how long) I will be a properly-certified Canadian citizen.

 

I envy you!

 

8 hours ago, ElizabethStar said:

@Heather NicoleCongratulations on the therapist. I think that would be really weird to say under any other circumstances.

 

LOL ? That's a really good point, I love it!!! Thanks for that, I really needed that right now! ? I love irony

 

For what its worth, my heart goes out to all of you facing difficulties lately. It really seems to be going around right now. I guess I'm right there with you all in my own way right now, too. (Ugh, you all should've heard me IRL just a moment ago... ) I knew election evening stress would get to me, and...sometimes I really hate being right...

 

OOOMMMMGGGGG!!!!!! On a separate topic, I just now saw a commercial for...what I assume to be a third season of Star Trek Discovery...!!! Holy......!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!!!! Yesss!!!!!!! ('Course I'm much more "The Orville" at this point, but...still!!! Squeee!!!!!!!)

 

And thanks so much to so many for all the congrats. I'm not sure how much starting therapy really deserves that, but it's all so very good to hear!!! I really love the support here. ???

[Heather Nicole]

@KymmieL So glad to hear coming out is working out so well for you!!! Congrats!!!

 

@Ann W Love your super-cute boots and cute comfy-looking top in your latest photo! Also love the funky cool lighting in it!!!

[Elizabeth Star]

Good morning,

 

I woke up extra early today. Had to watch the news, feels like my future depends on it.

 

I'm feeling optimistic and am going to wear colors today. I have to think about it otherwise I just default to all black, that includes my jewelry. I would love to wearing leggings to work but I've been doing a lot more field work than usual so I can't. It's either jeans or work issue polyester pants?. We'll see how well I can put a cute yet colorful out together.

 

5 hours ago, Heather Nicole said:

Star Trek Discovery...!!! Holy......!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!!!! Yesss!!!!!!! ('Course I'm much more "The Orville" at this point, but...still!!! Squeee!!!!!!!)

I didn't get to see more than the first season of The Orville but really liked it. Haven't had a chance to see any of Discovery.

[lauraincolumbia]

Woke up this morning horribly disapointed!  I thought Americans would wholesale reject Trump and his enablers.  Instead we're in for days, weeks, or months of recounts and legal challenges, because its fairly close.

At least Sarah McBride became the first Trans State Senator.  Go Sister! Interesting, that the news always says openly trans.  Makes you wonder if there were stealth trans senators in the past, and who they were...   Is Mitch McConnel really a trans man????

[TommieAnne]

8 hours ago, KymmieL said:

Well it has been about a week since I came out at work. Nothing said to the negative. Even the boss hasn't said anything. With quite a few things have Kymbrill listed. One in particular is the almost spreadsheet like listing of our sales and goals. Has my name as Kymbrill. 

 

When I first noticed the change. I came out to one of the other managers. No problems, He even has asked me how I came up with the name Kymbrill.

 

Got a voice mail reminder of my endo appointment on the 20. They mentioned a letter. I am like letter, what letter. So I called back. the letter is from my mental health practitioner about my mental status to start HRT.  With the VA everything is in my records. So I will get with my MH Dr and My GYN about the letter.

 

Things are going to well. I almost expect something to happen.

 

Kymmie

I went through the same thing with the VA. 

Some letter was needed. But no one had any idea what it was. VA internal procedure is drastically different than the external medical world, so my prescription was held up another month and a half on top of my year long wait.

What a frustrating pain in the behind!

But all I'd good now (until the next hiccup).

TA

[Charlize]

I just have my fingers crossed this morning.  I try to not let this insanity bother me but it's there anyway.  Letting go of the anger and fear seems impossible but spending the day in the woods and listening to an audio of Pema Chodron should help!

 

Hugs,

 

Charlize

[Abi]

7 hours ago, Heather Nicole said:

I'm not sure how much starting therapy really deserves that, but it's all so very good to hear!!!

It's not the fact that you are in therapy but, that you get to work on being a happier you. That is what everyone here wants for each other. It is a beautiful thing to be cherished.

[Heather Shay]

I pray like I have never prayed before for the survival of our country. I for one know I cannot survive 4 more years of the present regime and I mean the word regime 

[Abi]

@Charlize I always feel better after a day of meditation and nature. I often wonder why I come back from the woods. 

[Abi]

@Shay regardless of how it goes we will all get through it the best we know how. There is no guarantee things will happen any certain way until they do. It's best to let go of the concern of the unknown and save strength for when there is something tangible to deal with.

[Heather Shay]

@Abi thank you Ani. My euphoria is through the roof but yours are wise words. As with the serenity prayer. I did what I could control now I realize this is something I have no control of and find peace inside. 

[Abi]

@ShayYou have so much going on lately and I am so sorry for your loss. It is a stressful time, I'm sure. We will get whatever we get after the election and we can deal with that then. You have to remember to focus on what is right in front of you and let the other stuff go. Even if things don't go the way most of us hope they do, we will all survive that. No one person can take us all down unless we allow it.

[Heather Shay]

@Abi thank you Abi your words soothed my soul and I needed that comfort.

[Heather Nicole]

2 hours ago, Shay said:

I pray like I have never prayed before for the survival of our country. I for one know I cannot survive 4 more years of the present regime and I mean the word regime 

 

I feel exactly the same. No HRT, so full testosterone cry-blocking, and yet I'm still in tears right now (Thank goodness no mascara for me yet). And very late for work. Total wreck. I guess it's good that it's not even decided yet here now the next day, compared to last time, but the stress is killing me.

[Ivy]

2 hours ago, Shay said:

I for one know I cannot survive 4 more years of the present regime and I mean the word regime 

Yeah…

Regime is the right word.  I'm beginning to feel like I have a target on my back.

4 years seems like a long time.

But hey, I'm hoping to go camping this weekend with some of the family.  Gotta make the best of things.

[KymmieL]

8 hours ago, Heather Nicole said:

OOOMMMMGGGGG!!!!!! On a separate topic, I just now saw a commercial for...what I assume to be a third season of Star Trek Discovery...!!! Holy......!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!!!! Yesss!!!!!!! ('Course I'm much more "The Orville" at this point, but...still!!! Squeee!!!!!!!)

Girl, this is the fourth week for Discovery season 3. Orville while I have started it. is campy funny.

 

I believe each of us deserve to have a great therapist. I know I do.  I sent a secure message to mine about my letter. Haven't checked yet if she has responded. I just got out of bed and the shower.

 

I am not physically out at work, I am out to the company right now that is all that matters to me. My coworker asked me if I wanted him to use the female pronouns. I told him male is fine for now. I am waiting till I have my shirts saying Kymbrill for that time.

 

@TommieAnne I guess I take my journey with the VA for granted. Once I came out, I started seeing a Gender therapist. about 3 months later my evaluation for being trans. I was scared that they wouldn't see that I was trans. Now I am seeing a voice therapist, and a GYN along with my gender therapist.

 

Kymmie

[KymmieL]

1 hour ago, Jandi said:

 Gotta make the best of things.

 

I believe that is the best way to live in today's screwed up world.

 

Kymmie

[Willow]

@KymmieL congratulations on the progress you’ve made at work. 
 

I am getting better at my makeup. I’ve switched from pencil to liquid eyeliner.  That takes a steady hand and a good mirror but today I got it with no erasures.  Foundation mascara eye shadow all good and didn’t take all that long.

 

ive got to go fire up my computer.  (This is my iPad) I have my video appointment with my endocrinologist at 10.

 

hugs

 

Willow

[Willow]

Well I finally convinced my endocrinologist that progesterone without estrogen wasn’t doing anything for me. He is adding estrogen but indicated it may take time for the pharmacy to get it.  It’s not something normally stocked, and I’ll have to notify them in advance of needing more.

 

Willow

[Jackie C.]

1 hour ago, Willow said:

Well I finally convinced my endocrinologist that progesterone without estrogen wasn’t doing anything for me. He is adding estrogen but indicated it may take time for the pharmacy to get it.  It’s not something normally stocked, and I’ll have to notify them in advance of needing more.

 

Willow

 

Really? My pharmacy has rafts of the stuff. Are there no post-menopausal women in your area that need hormonal supplements? It just seems like a weird statement to me.

 

Hugs!

[Mmindy]

Good morning everyone,

 

My business partner and I are looking at ways to wind down our business, and go separate ways. We've been in business together since 1999 and worked together in the safety department for a major tank truck company (CLTL) before that. I joined CLTL in 1979 and he came to the company in 1993. This coming Sunday is my 64th birthday leaving me one more year before singing up for Medicare/Medicaid. We don't want to just dissolve the company, we hope to sell our catalog of products to a safety company of some sort. He's four years younger than me, and is looking at retirement as well. I'm tired, and just don't want to run my portion of the business any more. It keeps me in the closet for many reasons. 

 

The coffee was Hot, Black, and Strong. Thanks for letting me vent.

 

Hugs for everyone,

 

Mindy???

[Jani]

That's not a vent at all @Mmindy.  Actually it sounds like good news.  As we get older some things do come into clearer focus.  Nearing 65 is certainly a good inflection point.  Best of luck in selling your business!

 

Hugs, Jani