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Ashlee

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Hi all. Well its been an eventful year for sure. I can't believe a year has passed since i started this journey. I remember being full of frar and uncertainty. Ive been full time fir quite some time now, not sure exactly how long but its been a while. Im am gendered correctly almost all the time now. Im only misgendered by -censored- that know me from before and refuse to nudge on my identity. Oh well. I havr to say that I am finally happy. I have a long way to go but I'm looking forward to the next steps. Im dating now, quite a bit now. I date guys, girls trans and cis. Im definitely pan. Anyway, for those who are just starting and/or struggling to find yhe courage or their way, stay strong. Find a group and go. Be proud. You are beautiful live your life, your brdt life for you. I'll post before and now picts! 

 

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Ashlee 

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Awesome pic Ashlee!!! I hope the next year will be just a good for you my friend!!!! I honestly wish i could say the same for myself but no one said life was fair either. Here is my newest pic after almost 14 months of HRT and been fulltime for a little time more than that. BIG HUGS all!!!

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Congratulations Ashlee.  The change is spectacular!

 

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Thank you all. Im excited for the future now. I love going out and doing things again. Im alive. I go to the beaches here in a bikini even. I go out with my girlfriends all the time. I've been dating tons. Im not really dating anymore at the moment but only because I've started talking to a guy and exclusively. Hes such a cutie. A big teddy bear. Hes sooo funny. He makes me laugh and is so kind. Hes an artist also. I see beauty every where now. Its so strange. I wish so much id transitioned sooner. Oh well. Here are a few snaps of beauty i see in things. I love wonder around taking pictures. It my me time 

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Ashlee, looking great. Congrats on the year mark. I am a little over a year coming out to my medical team. I know it feels great and free.

 

All the best in the future.

 

Kymmie

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You look great Ashley.  Thanks for sharing about your journey.  We often help others more than we know.

Susan you are looking great as well.

 

Hugs,

 

Charlize

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Wow awesome sweetie...that really encourage's me...just starting but very positive...thanks for sharing...

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Ash you look good wonderful story. Susan..i feel you.but look at the positive. 1) your hair is amazing. 2) your stronger then most of us(including me). 3) Like you I too judge myself a little harshly and Charlize, Vicki are always say its the inside that counts ...Much lv to you both 

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