New T-Girl in Transition

[royal_rumble]

Hey there Dani, just picked up on the thread and would like to wish you luck! No doubt it will be a bit of a daunting journey and will take alot of courage but you will get there in the end

[Dani]

Thanks Royal and Tony! I am sure there are plenty of friendly bars in my area since I live in Orlando!

John, I agreed with your suggestion and went ahead and switched therapists to someone who came highly recommended by a fellow trans at the local GLBT center! Hope things go smoother with him.

[rockabilly]

Hi Dani , I hope things continue going smoothly for you. Bye and i wish you well. :D

[johndowe]

Hi there.

I almost missed your reply, I HOPE things go better with him, and that you always be true to yourself.

JohnDowe.

[Dani]

Hey all,

Things have gone really well and I am happier then ever even though the past couple of weeks haven't been gold...

I informed a few of my very close friends of my feelings and who I am. For some it went really well and others haven't talked to me since and one in particular had some very harsh and nasty words for me...not surprising but a few who were proud and supportive and helpful were definitely a surprise!!!

This is all really thanks to my new Therapist who has been beyond helpful! His name is Dr. Baker-Hargrove and he caters to the Trans community.

I am still very nervous about talking with my parents and for transferring to a new university. This is all very new to me but I am loving every minite of it but I realize that it is not all sunshine and butterflies and have had a few run-ins with nasty people.

Hope everyone is doing well.

Dani

[johndowe]

Hi there.

Now you understand why i did the reality checks.

And i am glad my advice paid off, with the therapist.

And good luck with your transitionning and your studies.


But we don't hear from you very often...

Sincerely, JohnDowe.

[Dani]

John,

Yes my friend a new *GOOD* therapist made a world of difference thank you for suggesting moving to a new one since the old one was kinda a jerk (and more expensive!)

I will be able to write more often now that I have gotten into the swing of things at my community college and new responsiblities at work as well.

The only thing really concerning me is financing school and my transition but it is working out all right so far so fingers crossed I will still be able to save up before I transfer up North!

Also, I was trying to think of a new name since Dani or Danielle is a little too close to my birth name for comfort...let me know what you think should it be more mainstream like Donna or Jane, etcetera or more different like Dierdre (which is one of my Gaelic names picked.) or Henriette?

Hope to get some good input. And I promis no more long lapses of communication!

D