"Thanks Dal for a nice view into your life. I am glad that you have been able to get a new kidney and continue to live a good life. I died and came back, but with a 5way bypass and continuous duty pacemaker, now on my 2nd one. Haven't felt as…"
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HELEN BRADY commented on Daralyn S Maxwell's blog post 'Obstacles? I ain't got no stinkin' obstacles.'"Well Rachel - I was sober when I wrote that and I am sober now, in my morning. And yes.......that is my exact point. Many trans people come here looking for kindred spirits; that means different things to different people. But if…"
Rachel King commented on Daralyn S Maxwell's blog post 'Wazzuuuuuuuuuuuup?'"I think you're trying to say, why bother being here if you are going to censor comment, yes?
It's night here so it should by all the laws be morning there and I gather you are sober, but whether you are coherent is another matter?…"
Stephanie Woolley Marked "Seen This!" on Daralyn S Maxwell's blog post 'Obstacles? I ain't got no stinkin' obstacles.'
Caroline Grace commented on Daralyn S Maxwell's blog post 'Obstacles? I ain't got no stinkin' obstacles.'"Thank you for a wonderful post...
Everyday I say I am "living a miracle". From your post, it seems you think the same about your journey. This day is not promised to any of us and we'd better get busy enjoying it!
And yes, I…"
Galina Edwards commented on Daralyn S Maxwell's blog post 'Obstacles? I ain't got no stinkin' obstacles.'"Daralyn, sorry about your aunt. Her strength is still with you. You are right there are not stinkin obstacles that you cannot overcome because you are doing a fine job of taking care of business.
Get the Vespa out, put air in the tires,…"
Rachel King commented on Daralyn S Maxwell's blog post 'Obstacles? I ain't got no stinkin' obstacles.'"Maybe the catch-cry can be," Nobody can, like a trans woman can."
For the hundred tales of woe and lack of going forward that sometimes wears me down, the one or two uplifting stories like yours and Caroline's, are…"
"I, as much as anyone else, firmly hold that it is good to believe in something. HOWEVER........after all the struggling to get where I am, I am loathe to relinquish my newfound sense of self-empowerment and leave my fate in the hands of an…"
Andie James left a comment for Daralyn S Maxwell"Good morning Daralyn. Thank so much. Everytime I hear an 'old timer's' story it makes me feel less and less alone. I am not out to my doc, yet. Working on it. I will probably gp tp the V.A. when that happens. They have already told me…"
"The paranoia alone.........brings back such funny memories (only in retrospect). Thanx for the trip down nightmare lane. LOL"
"It's what we did here in Maine to decipher the rules and laws as they applied to us. But here you go,
http://www.flhsmv.gov/ddl/namechange.html"
"I think that Marsha is pretty close on that stuff; definitely become a people watcher. If you go out to dinner watch what women do and when they order, don't TELL the server what they want, they suggest what they'd like. The…"
"How about Googling Florida State Motor Vehicles and then find the tab with that information?"
"You know Trisha, people are going to see what they are going to see. Sometimes.......in their own limited way, they are trying to relate to the rest of the human population, however badly.
On my very last job, our office manager was a…"
"I'm with you all the ay on that, Michelle. I'll take Birkenstocks over Minolta Blah Blahs any day. (LOL) And comfortable lounging pants over even a peasant skirt for leisure. I will never ride my scooter in a…"
"Lisa - I'm not sure that the healthy among us can appreciate how much illness adds to the trauma of transitioning. There are always extra considerations to medications, diet, consequences and the mere ability to do anything.
For…"
"Yep! What she said."
"1 - Dresses
2 - Jeans
3 - t-shirts
4 - Neither. No one gets to see the scars
5 - WAAAAAAAAAAAY too old for a bikini and I'm fine with that.
I think that what is in is dressing for your age group but taking advantage of current…"
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- 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)
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Posted on May 26, 2012 at 1:47am 2 Comments 1 "Seen This!" ...So have you!
Well, this shouldn't take long. I just want to make an observation; WHY do people come in and blog about where they are at and want to know what any/everyone thinks about their situation, BUT! (and isn't there always caveat in there someplace?)...........
The only people that can get to whomsoever are usually (but not always) in the same boat and often have no idea what comes next or how to get there. So if that's the case, what's the point of posting? If you do it just to vent…
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Posted on May 25, 2012 at 7:57pm 4 Comments 2 "Seen This!" ...Have you? [Mark Seen]
It dawns on me, as my week wraps up, I make invoices for the photo work I did this week, and wonder where I am going to get my scooter fixed, that I missed the second anniversary of my new (to me) kidney. Much like a used car, you always hope you get a good one, it will last a while, and it won't cause too many problems. Well.......usually.…
ContinueSo.......not so random thoughts and touching and funny observations from my own convoluted journey
Posted on May 4, 2012 at 12:00pm 4 Comments 5 "Seen This!" ...Have you? [Mark Seen]
Yesterday I 'celebrated' the six-year anniversary of my having almost died and becoming a dialysis patient, a pair of life changing events if there ever were any. And stuff like that makes me reflect back on my 'greatest hits & bloopers moments'. I'd like to share a few of them here.
I transitioned while I was the manager at the busiest Meineke Muffler in Maine; one of the most highly rated in New England. I'm still proud of that. One day, some years after I was outed and…
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Posted on March 17, 2012 at 10:41pm 0 Comments 0 "Seen This!" ...Have you? [Mark Seen]
Haven't been around for a week or so......was getting ready for our radio station' s semi-annual fundraiser. WMPG in Portland Maine is a Community Radio Station, a non-profit, and gets its funding from contributions and pledges. I am telling you this because with today's technology a broadcast in Portland, Maine can be heard in Kalamazoo, Anchorage Alaska, Paris France and Timbuktu via www.wmpg.org.
Some of you know that…
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- At 12:01pm on May 25, 2012, Andie James said…
Good morning Daralyn. Thank so much. Everytime I hear an 'old timer's' story it makes me feel less and less alone. I am not out to my doc, yet. Working on it. I will probably gp tp the V.A. when that happens. They have already told me my testosterone level are barely readable so maybe that will help...
I love TS Roadmap! I have read some great things there. I will be taking my time, I've waited this long, but when I decide to transition, I am sure iI wil be impatient.
I have always hated shaving! When I first had to, I prayed, literally, that God would make it so I wouldn't have to. And a few years back, a friend sent me to woman she went to for electrolysis and was told sh ecould have me 'beard free' in a short time.
I have always hoped for the best in life and perpared for the worst and I am trying to apply that to this. That seems to get in the way of transition too, if I wasn't so scared of the 'worst', losing family, then I would probably have done this alonggggg time ago. But, keep hoping for the best is what I am doing. Once I have a plan, then I will move forward.
Take care and lets keep in touch.
Andie J
- At 4:04pm on April 19, 2012,
dale dauncey said… - thank you soo much i never expected soo much kindness and support with this
- At 4:07pm on January 30, 2012,
Kimberly Marie said… Thank you for the welcome Daralyn. I am looking forward to connecting with people on here. I'm just a bit shy and don't get to use the computer much, so I'm a little slower at making friends online.
I do have one support group I see here, but am looking to join another that may be better suited for me. As for the hormones, yeah, I didn't plan on doing "self-medicating" as I wouldn't trust the results. And I have enough problems with reactions to meds, that I'd probably put myself in hospital. I'm just waiting for the appointment with the doctor to work out a regiment.
I'm also changing the profile selection, as I really fit between the "Experimenting Transgender" & "Awakening Transsexual", but since I hadn't started hormones yet, I picked the 1st option. Course, I may need to wait a bit longer depending on what the doctor says, but I'm hopeful to start soon.
- At 11:02pm on December 13, 2011,
Lana Moore said… Dal..I don't see any problem putting up a link to your radio show. You might consider reciprocating with a shout out back to PE! :)
- At 7:21am on December 5, 2011,
Miranda James said… Thank you for adding me, it's nice to have a place to finally express myself and make new friends!!
- At 11:20am on December 2, 2011,
Chloe Prince said… Hi - Welcome to PINKessence! I'm the founder and would like to extend a warm *hug* and let you know I am here if you should have any questions.
-Chloe
- At 8:13am on November 30, 2011,
Marsha M. Marsha said… Welcome Daralyn to PE It is nice to have you a fulltime, New England woman( my mom is a Mainiac) join our compassionate and knowledgeable membership. 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.
Hugs,
Marsha
- At 6:59pm on November 29, 2011, Lana Moore said…
Hi Dal... welcome, I'm so glad you're finally here! PINKessence is one of the largest and fastest growing social networks for women. Please make yourself at home and don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. ~Lana
- At 6:55pm on November 29, 2011,
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Rachel King commented on Rachel King's blog post 'I am woman - or are we....... an interesting perspective'"Helen,
We are generational and it pains me to see the opportunity that young ones have and waste, all in the name of " doing the right thing," which is a misnomer because " doing the right thing" is not doing the right thing by…"
Rachel King commented on Rachel King's blog post 'I am woman - or are we....... an interesting perspective'"Both our epitaphs will be, Caroline, " I dress in a dress to be dressed and this fact does not need redressing."
An interesting thought on what you wrote, there is huge debate in the Land of Oz about same-sex marriage and one of the…"
Paula Prizlupsky replied to Amanda-Wayne Roberts's discussion 'Height Vs. Passing'"yes this is somewhat of an issue for me,i am about 5"9 which sometimes i feel puts me at risk to get pegged,i have a pretty decent voice.I have only been called sir twice in a 12 month period,not bad,but it helps when I address each call with…"
HELEN BRADY commented on Paula Prizlupsky's blog post 'Happy Mothers Day To All We Trans Woman?'"I agree, it is my dearest wish to be called mom in some form by my children. At least they are willing to use my name rather than Dad.
I got a mother's day card and flowers from a friend who is a mother."
Paula Prizlupsky Marked "Seen This!" on Paula Prizlupsky's blog post 'Red Without Blue A Great Transgender Based Film'Paula Prizlupsky posted a blog postRed Without Blue A Great Transgender Based Film
Hi, just would like to tell you all, i saw a very moving and poignant film today,it's not new. it came out about 5 years ago,but is a must see.I watched the dvd today with 2 of my closest trans woman friends,and we all agreed it was a very heartfelt…See More
Rhonda Williams commented on Sabrina Massiel's blog post 'Christianity'"I personally try not to focus too much attention on religion in general, because I can wind up loosing focus on my transition."
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