In the Company of Special Friends

[Sally Stone]

I consider myself quite social and I'm pretty comfortable expressing my feminine side in the company of others.  However, it's always extra special when I get the chance to mingle with other trans folk.  It's so "special" to hang with others when they share similar experiences and can relate to who I am. 

 

Before I moved to the west coast, I had a fairly large circle of trans friends, so I had the opportunity to socialize often.  In the two years I have been living here in the west, I have only made a couple of trans acquaintances, so my circle of trans friends is mostly nonexistent. 

 

No sense crying about it though. I realize if I want more friends, it's up to me to do something about it.  With this in mind, I will be traveling to Sacramento, CA later this month to attend a monthly trans social event.  It's a Friday night gathering at an upscale hotel.  I have missed the opportunity to attend the last several gatherings because of too much business travel, but this month, my schedule finally allows me to attend.  I'm looking forward to meeting new friends and because a lot of the attendees hail from all around northern California and northern Nevada, I'm hoping to meet a girl or two who might live closer to me. Perhaps I'll find a new friend or two who like me, enjoy shopping and dining out regularly.  

[Mmindy]

Sally, This sounds like a great opportunity for you. I hope it works out the way you think it should. 

Best wishes and positive vibes,

 

Mindy🌈🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋

[VickySGV]

I am in So. Calif. and have not been into the Sacramento area for quite a few years, but do know that they have a good community up there, and the city itself is very accepting.  I used to work for the State (retired now) but when I did I had to travel to Sacramento to my agency HQ there.  I was CD back then or so I thought, but enjoyed the Trans and Gay spots there.  Have fun, it is a good crowd that uses it as home base. 

[Stefi]

Getting divorced soon and have been thinking about meeting some people like me (mtf). I live in the Western suburbs of Chicago and will be looking for a group or forum in the Western or North Western suburbs. Please wish me luck, and if anyone can help me with my search I would be grateful.

 

Hugs

Steph

[VickySGV]

@StefiGet in touch with the closest LGBTQ Community Center near you.  Here is a list to search for them:

 

https://www.lgbtqcenters.org/

 

Some conduct support meetings for Trans people which is a great way to meet Trans neighbors.  Some centers have a really complete set of Trans Programs that cover your whole life. 

[Stefi]

Vicki  Thanks  I will check it out.

Steph

[April Marie]

I hope it turns out to be a wonderful evening and event for you Sally!! 

[Sally Stone]

Just back from my first "Femme Friday" event hosted by the Gems of Sacramento, CA.  Driving across the Sierras is always such a pretty drive and because of this event we got to do it twice; there and back.  My wife accompanied me on the trip.  We arrived at the hotel at 2:30, which gave me plenty of time to get ready.  We were down in the hotel lounge by 5:45, which we thought was early, but we were not the first to arrive.  It was kind of quiet for a while but fairly quickly we had probably 15 girls there.  By the end of the evening there was easily 25 of us.  A few girls, like me, had their spouses with them.  We had a great time socializing and we met a few new friends.  Sadly, there wasn't anyone from our side of the mountains in attendance, but the camaraderie was well worth the trip anyway.  We won't make the 3 and a half our drive every month, but I think we will definitely attend the event a few times a year. 

 

Events like this are a great way to seek out friends and make new acquaintances.   

[awkward-yet-sweet]

Sounds like you had a lovely time!

 

I'm not sure if there's any kind of trans gatherings in my area, or if I'd really be accepted if there were.  But I've got my two trans friends, and with my sister (she's lesbian) we have our little "LGBTQ+ Foxy Quartet" and go out weekly, usually for pizza.  There's a LGBTQ+ bar in the city nearby, but its pretty quiet. 

[Ashley0616]

That's awesome! I'm planning on going to a trans meeting and seeing members in Mississippi. Sounds like the next meeting will be fun too.