A note of appreciation.

[Stephanie Miller]

I’ve been thinking for a while how to say this, and I really can’t think of a way to articulate what my thoughts are very well. So please bear with me. I know what it’s like to walk out in public as Stephanie. Shopping, movies, restaurants etc. I try and look presentable and I think (my opinion only) I carry myself in an O.K. fashion. But even at that I get the stares, the whispers behind my back and even the blatant “Oh my God!”
(I guess, what can you expect looking the way I do ). And it hurts. It really stings at times. I’m not out to make fun of anyone and I just want to be left along to be me. But still…

Then I sit here on nights like this, and think about all the girls that have followed through with SRS to follow their dreams. I’ve read the posts from some that years later they still get called out for because their “maleness” shows through some how. How strong you are. I can run home and hide behind my male self (as much as I dislike it, it still offers protection) while you can’t hide behind your skirts anymore. You must hold your heads up and take it – then carry on. You also have already carved your paths and can easily move on away from us CD’s into the world as real women. But you have stayed to help give support and advice to us regular CD’s. My heart goes out to you all and your strength, and thanks you for your support.
I also must also say I cherish all the GG’s on here. There is no reason for you to be here. You owe us CD’s nothing. Yet you’re here. Constantly helping to pick us up, and encouraging us to follow our paths. You GG’s are truly Gods gift to our world in so many ways.

Well, I hope it came across the way my mind was feeling.
And on that note I’m headed of to try a new make-up technique. Need all the help I can get!

[Emily01]

a lovely post Stephanie, and i thank you for it. don't quit before the miracle.....don't ever give up.

[sara_also]

A great post Stephanie. I think your thoughts are well typed. I agree that we should all be very thankful that the GG's here give us the opportunity to be a small part of their and our world.

[trisha254]

Stephanie

I thank you ,

Trish

[Kimberly Alice]

Very well said!
Kimberly

[linnea]

You've expressed very well what many of the girls here have felt and experienced. Thank you and best wishes as you continue your journey.

[Stephanie Miller]

I appreciate all the replies... but as I've said, the thanks goes to others.

[JamieOH]

You need to realize that the whispers, and OMG!'s are actually because they can't get over how beautiful and just plain HOT you are.. So quit being so self conscious and realize that you are beautiful! And believe me, because I aint into guys at all.. but you are kinda sparkin a lil something... so you go girl!

[Rianna Humble]

Hi Stephanie, thank you for putting into very eloquent words, what a lot of us are feeling.

(I guess, what can you expect looking the way I do ).

And a joke too!

I'd die to look as good as you (probably need to).

[Sherry-Stephanie]

Nice post Stephanie...

I understand what your saying...and I have expereinced a few "Oh look a Drag Queen" comment...and yes it's like a needle prick to the emotions...but then agian I was in law enforcement for almost 26 years and I've been cussed out sworn at spit at, punched and kicked, death threats ect just because I was wearing a badge and trying to do my job...so I've learned a long time ago you can't please all the people all of the time..so to those who I can't please I have one little thought ..."screw em"!!!! and that philosophy seems to work wonderfully for me!!!!