"Actually Adeena.........blush over the foundation. And I would actually recommend a less bright red/closer to neutral. Too red still screams out as does the red lipstick. You have to play around with it for the desired…"
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"Joanna - I think you hit the nail on the head when you said that 'it will have to be good enough for the rest of my days'. The very worst thing you can do, in my opinion, is to move forward into a process that you may not be…"
"I'm 5'11" and a few of the women I hang around with are almost as tall. More than worrying about your height, it is what it is and how you deal with it has as much to do with acceptance as how much you show self-consciousness…"
"Adeena - More subtle than red lipstick is to use blush around the 'muzzle'. I tried that just once and the look was like me having been burned on my face (and trust me; I already know what that's like). Even if you use a…"
"Allison - The VERY best thing you can do is to NOT conform to stereotypes. It's all well and good to learn the lady stuff if you plan on being a secretary or something like that but most of the world doesn't run that way. Your…"
"I'd like to (briefly) clarify something.......being transgender is the common issue that brings us to places like this. But just because you are a gender variant, doesn't mean you are a transsexual with the intention and core need to…"
"But you don't always lose all of your friends and family. If you craft your coming out with intelligence and sensitivity, read your intended discussion targets, and not do anything overly fanciful and unrealistic, you could literally beat…"
"So your recommendation, Elizabeth, is to isolate yourself from the rest of the social/electronic world? What exactly will that accomplish?"
"Lisa - I don't think you can definitively say that. You, among others, are not willing/able to take matters into your own hands. If you can't take responsibility for charting your own path, you really shouldn't be telling…"
"Outing yourself is one of the unintended consequences of 'playing with fire'. Aside from the fact that so many poo-hoo me when I say you have to be seriously prepared for an event such as this, people are always and inevitably…"
Lauren Somers left a comment for Dal Maxwell"Hi Dal,
I read your brief story about yourself and can only imagine the tough skin one needs to come out. Especially in a small town where EVERYONE knows you. People from large towns or cities just don't understand small town life. But I am…"
"Lauren - Welcome aboard. I also live in a small New England town but have been out for a long time. I also happen to be your age. It all seems so scary regardless of where you are in the transition process but the more steps you…"
"Patrice - You are doing the absolutely best thing you could; work with the doctor(s), keep a level head and don't hurry. I wish you the best and hope your forward progress continues.
Dal"
"Try one of the Mall places like Lenscrafters. Much like make-up, they don't care what you get as long as you are a)not disruptive, and b)have money."
"Bobbie Jo - If this was my project, I would prioritize the research. First off, make sure you know what the local and state ordinances are regarding sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination. Then find out what the…"
"Much like religion and politics, this is a hot-button issue for many of us. And much like religion and politics, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. That does not, however, qualify any one person to determine that it is(n't)…"
"Bobbie Jo - That's an admirable pursuit. But in channeling Mr. Wonderful (from Shark Tank) you have to look at the market you have to work with in the area you are in, take into account how many people might be inclined to take advantage…"
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- I am a:
- Male to Female Transgender Person
- I Express My Gender Variance:
- Full Time (Gender Marker Legally Changed)
- My Gender Status is:
- Non-op Transsexual By Circumstance (Attended 1+ Yrs of Therapy - Completed 1+ Yrs Real-Life-Test - 100% Out and living authentic – I cannot or have been declined surgery at this time due to health or age or financial reasons)
- I have undergone or been prescribed:
- Hormones, Electrolysis, Orchiectomy
- Relationship Status:
- Divorced (with Children)
- I am interested in:
- Out Reach, Friends, Activism, Blogging, Political Views
- I am NOT interested in:
- Camming, Exchanging Pics, Smokers, Drinking, Men, Admirers, Seeking Singles, Marriage, Swingers, Sissy’s, Fetishes, Clubbing, Private Functions
- 100 Words About Me:
- 100 words? I can't brush my teeth in 100 words! Okay, here's the short (for me) version:
I am ABSOLUTELY not defined by any one aspect of my existence! I'm a trans woman. My struggle involved blah-blah-blah and there were many years when I blah-blah-blah. I suppose I should speak about my parents but blah-blah-blah, and the end result is that I am where I am.
My advice to anyone considering transition is not to get too comfortable. Just about when you think you have it all mastered, it will absolutely broadside you. Grow a thick skin, develop a good network of friends, pay attention to the details, don't be in a hurry, and you'll soon be blah-blah-blah'ing all over the place!
Also........I seem to be getting drawn more and more back into activism; not that that's a bad thing. But someone has to take the hits and make the points that trans people are not sexual and politically negotiable commodities, plus I have a tough skin! As part of that, I produce a weekly trans-centric News & Opinions public affairs broadcast that airs weekly, on Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. eastern, and streams world-wide @ www.wmpg.org except, apparently, for North Korea.
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I thought I was in Vegas...........Ooops, nope!
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 4:00pm 1 Comment 1 Like
So..........I have been e-mailing with someone for a while now, for no reason other than she reached out to me with some questions; she had gotten my e-mail address from another forum I participate in. To clarify - this is a cis-woman who is interested in trans women; not that there's anything wrong with that. :-)
Anyway........I recently received an e-mail that indicated that she was upset, apparently over something I had posted here. Now, anyone who knows me knows that I am…
Read MoreAs Rosanne Rosannadanna often pointed out...........
Posted on January 25, 2013 at 1:47pm 5 Comments 2 Likes
If it isn't one thing it's another; it's always something.
I'm suspecting that some people might actually have felt a little abandoned by me because I've been missing in action. The truth is that I was in my own downward spiral and didn't know how to get out of it at one point. Much like the give and take here, I had to look toward my friends to help me figure out how to deal with the mess I was in the bad feelings. I was feeling and what to do about the…
Another news & views day for the masses
Posted on January 8, 2013 at 10:51am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Less than 2 1/2 hours to air; time for a nice lox & eggs scramble for breakfast. Outline is finished and rolling off the printer. If you want the fresh news about the status of transgender rights, and the situation with transgender people, around the world tune in today and 1 p.m. eastern to WMPG at www.wmpg.org.
Whatta way to start 2013!
Posted on January 1, 2013 at 10:40am 4 Comments 2 Likes
So...........in 2 1/2 hours, I go back on the air, for the first time since late October. It's time to bring Trans.Missions back and get the news out. Plus, as a bonus, I am following myself with another one of my wacky music shows, as a sub for someone who wanted the afternoon off (top recover?).
Tune in to www.wmpg.org at 1 p.m. eastern for trans-centric news from around the world, followed by musical madness from 1:30 - 3, as only I can deliver…
Read MoreComment Wall (26 comments)
- At 1:12pm on April 2, 2013,
Malana Summers said… Hey, Dal!! :)
- At 7:33am on March 1, 2013, Lauren Somers said…
Hi Dal,
I read your brief story about yourself and can only imagine the tough skin one needs to come out. Especially in a small town where EVERYONE knows you. People from large towns or cities just don't understand small town life. But I am ready to deal with it. I once thought I had to move and who knows, maybe I would but I'm not planning on it. It's my wife and daughter I worry about.
Love Freeport! But not on rainy days in the summer. Everyone else is there too!
Lauren
- At 8:50pm on February 15, 2013, Bobbie Jo Conner gave Dal Maxwell a gift…
- At 11:29pm on February 14, 2013, Joni Roberta gave Dal Maxwell a gift…
Thanks for being one of my special friends on Pinkessence! Happy Valentine's Day!!!
- At 11:59pm on February 13, 2013, Lana Moore gave Dal Maxwell a gift…
- Thanks for being such a great "Big Sister" to me! Happy Valentine's Day! xoxo
- At 1:35pm on December 27, 2012, Chloe Prince gave Dal Maxwell a gift…
- Dal, THANK YOU for your generous gift donation. Members like you are helping to pay it forward for so many that are trying to find their footing. Your kindness is most appreciated! *hugs* -Chloe
- At 10:13am on December 24, 2012, Lana Moore gave Dal Maxwell a gift…
- Please enjoy this virtual cup of warm & delicious endorphines, looking fondly to that day, somewhere in the future, when we share one in reality. Chag Chanukah sameach! :)
- At 4:20pm on December 9, 2012,
Julia Giannopoulos said… I still can't hear really anything at all or else I would have called you to wish you a Happy Hanukkah.
Other than my hearing I am feeling better thank you for asking sweet lady. :O)
You and I speak soon.
- At 1:11pm on December 9, 2012, Julia Giannopoulos said…
Dal,
I wish you a very pleasant and peace filled Hanukkah!!
I hope your feeling better my friend.
- At 8:42am on November 2, 2012,
Elle James said… BTW I fixed the posting issue, you should be able to post a comment on my blog now. If you still wish to.
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