"Thank you both! Much of this transition has been happening over the last few years, mostly with living my life without other peoples' approval. Last year was the true test of how strong of character I was. I've realized that gender aside,…"
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Keira Z Bezrutch commented on Claire DeLap's blog post 1 year full-time!"i would also like to say congrats know one self is a huge relief on stress "
Julia Giannopoulos commented on Claire DeLap's blog post 1 year full-time!"Claire,
A HUGE congratulations are in order for this milestone!!!
The feeling of liberation along with the freedom of being truly you cannot be fully explained to those that have not done this.
You have also moved past much of the hyper sensitivity…"
Claire DeLap posted a blog post1 year full-time!
It was about this time last year that I started going by Claire and started exploring my feminine side. At this point gender isn't really an issue anymore. At first I tried to be as stereotypically girly as possible, because it was so new and something that I'd always wanted to do. As I became comfortable considering myself female and exploring as I needed to I started to revert back to my masculine side a little and back to my old self, but much more confident and much less depressed.…See More
Robyn Burns commented on Claire DeLap's blog post Do any of my sisters in arms miss the military?"Yes and No as well. I was Army for 22 years and retired. Sometimes I tell myself that I miss it but only one trip to the Post Exchange or Commissary changes my mind real quick. I do have to say that the structure and regimentation…"
"26 years active and reserve. E6 selectee E7. FMF corpsman. Sometimes I miss it but over all I am glad to be out...literally and figuratively, lol. They would never accept a transgender anyway. The military was definitely …"
Suzi Jet commented on Claire DeLap's blog post Do any of my sisters in arms miss the military?"AF - 11 Years Active and another 20 in the Reserves starting as a FAC in Vietnam/Laos & Cambodia - Loved every minute and stayed until they told me that was all the fun I could have. They knew I was a CD 7 years before I retired but it…"
Julie Buse commented on Claire DeLap's blog post Do any of my sisters in arms miss the military?"Yes, Do missed the Air Force. I was in the Civil Air Patrol during High School. I would like to rejoin CAP if possible."
Brenda English commented on Claire DeLap's blog post Do any of my sisters in arms miss the military?"Yes and No. 32 years regular and reserve. After transitioned, my combat arms buddies have yet to talk to me except my Seargeant Major who wrote the a most moving letter of support. I was an Infantry Captain, qualified Major, in…"
Galina Edwards commented on Claire DeLap's blog post Do any of my sisters in arms miss the military?"It was good to me but I don't miss it. After turning down a commission I was on fast track thru the promotion system. I even turned down two promotions (refusing to put my packet in). LOL, I always thought I did not look tough…"
Randi R. commented on Claire DeLap's blog post Do any of my sisters in arms miss the military?"Yes and no, I retired from the AF after 22.5 years. I enjoyed my jobs, primarily a pilot, at the end a human resources officer/Pentagon staff officer/program manager. If I could do what I did and have transitioned while in the service, I would…"
Teresa H Halley commented on Claire DeLap's blog post Do any of my sisters in arms miss the military?"Yes & no, I retired after 24 yrs & went civil service for the DoD. I transitioned on the job so it is almost live being military since I still work for the DoD. I do not miss all the mandatory stuff at all."
Erin Detty commented on Claire DeLap's blog post Do any of my sisters in arms miss the military?"NO!! I learned from it but, NO!!"
Marsha M. Marsha commented on Claire DeLap's blog post Do any of my sisters in arms miss the military?"I don't miss it. I learned something in my time serving in the army: I could not find my inner man serving in the USA. Well for that matter I never found him anywhere else either."
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- I am a:
- Male to Female Transgender Person
- I Express My Gender Variance:
- Full Time (Gender Marker Not Legally Changed)
- My Gender Status is:
- Awakening Transsexual (Under prescribed observation and hormones – Coming out and exploring my authentic self – undecided about surgery)
- Relationship Status:
- Single and Looking!
- I am interested in:
- Friends
- I am NOT interested in:
- Men
- 100 Words About Me:
- Openly transgender (MtF) just looking to meet others out there and get information about hormones and find the best GRS surgeon out there. To be clear, I'm only attracted to women. I work, go to college, served in the army for 10 years, and strive to be a businesswoman in the aerospace industry one day.
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1 year full-time!
Posted on April 2, 2013 at 9:00pm 3 Comments 1 Like
It was about this time last year that I started going by Claire and started exploring my feminine side. At this point gender isn't really an issue anymore. At first I tried to be as stereotypically girly as possible, because it was so new and something that I'd always wanted to do. As I became comfortable considering myself female and exploring as I needed to I started to revert back to my masculine side a little and back to my old self, but much more confident and much less depressed.… Read More
Do any of my sisters in arms miss the military?
Posted on February 7, 2013 at 12:56pm 14 Comments 1 Like
Aside from the last 2 years, my entire adult life up to this point has been serving in the Army. I was in the Army for 10 years and made it to E-5 (Sergeant) and likely would have been E-6 (Staff Sergeant) by now with 1 of 2 possible big career moves which I was torn between; applying to Drill Sergeant school or applying to officer school. In the last 3 years before getting out I was in the Infantry (11B). In 2010 I was on my 2nd Iraq deployment when Obama announced the repeal of "don't ask… Read More
She's a man?! hate video
Posted on January 7, 2013 at 6:53pm 10 Comments 2 Likes
I'm a firm believer that if you say something incredibly stupid or promote violence where it's not warranted (i.e. against the LGBT community) that you should be publically ridiculed and exposed as the bigoted sub-human piece of trash you are. The internet has made this incredibly easy which requires the simple click of the button. If anyone feels the same way then please flag this video. …
Read More Social Suicide
Posted on January 2, 2013 at 3:00pm 3 Comments 1 Like
Feeling compelled to hide who you are until you reach your breaking point, having long and serious talks about who you are, being told you’re wrong and are going to hell, being told you’re worthless, risking physical harm and being hated for being who you are, being expected to fit into a specific role and in a specific box, having doubts about yourself, feeling helpless, feeling lonely and insignificant, hating those who are hostile towards you, losing your family, friends, and job… sounds…
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- At 6:07pm on July 7, 2012,
Daphne Anne Blake said… thanks for the friending, sorry it took so long. i was away from my computer today.
- At 5:46pm on June 10, 2012, Marsha M. Marsha said…
Welcome Claire to PE It is nice to have a fulltime woman join our compassionate and knowledgeable membership. Take a look at your profile settings and determine how private you would like to make your page. Pink Essence can not guarantee if all settings remain defaulted as viewed by all, that information will stay within this ste. Please peruse the site and become familiar with our many groups and forums which, along with the amazing people, make this the greatest among transgender support sites.
- At 10:18am on June 8, 2012,
Lana Moore said… Dear Claire... welcome, I'm so glad you're here!PINKessence is one of the largest and fastest growing social networks for women. Before posting photos, please visit our photo posting policy and note that in order for a photo to be approved it
MUST have a unique title AND a unique descriptionAlso, I suggest that you take a moment to manage your personal privacy settings by clicking on "Settings" in the upper right hand pane of your screen. Please make yourself at home and feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. ~Lana
- At 10:07am on June 8, 2012,
PE Administrator said… Hello Claire!
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