Very nice post. well thought out. I would say i agree with most of it.
Very nice post. well thought out. I would say i agree with most of it.
Hi Freddi, Happy Birthday & Congrats on #2000.
As always another fantastic thread .
Having my ears triple pierced is AWESOME, ~~......
I can explain it to you, But I can't comprehend it for you !
If at first you don't succeed, Then Skydiving isn't for you.
Be careful what you wish for, Once you ring a bell , you just can't Un-Ring it !! !!
Happy Birthday Frédérique, I really love your 2000 'th post.
Verry thought provoking post. I agree with most of it, but I do share Bree's thoughts on point #9. Society may have forced us into the closet, and it can make a compelling case to stay there. However, it is still our choice wether or not to throw open the door and reveal our true selves, or stay hidden, alone and depressed. I am also seeing as I slowly begin to push against the door that there arent as many people puching back as I thought there were. And as the real me slowly becomes visible through the opening, I can hear the voices of my true friends cheering me on. Society has changed a great deal, and sometimes I feel I am not giving enough credit to the people in my life. I am slowly realizing that the room outside are full of lots of different people, and they dont all share the views of the ones loud enough to be herd on the other side of the door. Just because the opposition recieves the the majority of exposure does not mean that it composes the majority of our society. Just because they are the loudest, doesnot mean that everybody else agrees with them. I don't mean to be argumentative or anything, but this is something that I am trying to change in my own views of the society I live in. We are always aware of negative coments, and dirty looks, but how aware are we of those that just dont care what we are wearing, those who respect our decisions? How often do we transpose the worst experiences we have had with people and generalize that all people are like that? How is saying that our society is full of uncompromising, uptight, religous nut jobs any different than someone else saying that all CDers are gay? Steriotypes are steriotypes, regardless of who is applying them. I will admit that there is still a need for much change, but I also want to give credit where credit is due. I apologise for another long rant, but I feel that sometimes our own perception of the world is clouded by our worst experiences. I am just trying to see the world I live in as it truely is, so it can see me as I truely am.
Sorry for the rant.
and Happy Birthday, dont let this young idealistic, philosophical jabberjaw pop any of your baloons.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY FREDDY !!!
Here is hoping one day we might see this on TV, Thank You for putting on the page what I feel.
Love You, Huggs
Girl you always amaze me! This time being no exception! Your 10 is so true! I rate it a 10! I feel obliged to add, happy 2,000th! Er I mean congraduations on the 2000! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Hugs!
If you don't like the way I'm livin', you just leave this long haired country girl alone:
Thanks Frédérique!
All is true.
Happy Birthday!
Happy (belated) birthday, your post made my day! You captured a few things that I totally relate to, especially points 3, 4, 8 and 9. Thanks for taking the time to articulate your thoughts!
Happy Birthday Frederique. #4 was the one that shocked me "4) There is no handbook"........................... We need to write one.
Teri Ray Rural Idaho Girl.
Happy Birthday Frederique. I love your post, You hit the nail on the head ther girl. I guess we are all Bozo's on this bus. Daviolin
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A CD AND HIS WARDROBE, ITS A BEAUTIFUL THING.
Happy belated Frederique...I haven't been on this forum long, but I've taken the opportunity to read a lot of you past posts. I like the voice with which you write and I respect the thought you put into it.
Plus, your a midwestern girl who listens to Ultravox...that gets massive cool points
First Happy Birthday! Second, after just a few days being part of the forum I am awestruck at the support given between all the members. It is so comforting reading post describing and helping me define the part of me that has been hidden for as long as I remember. Thank you for your personal incite.
Happy Birthday Frederique and I like the name wordsmith.
You are as good at it as "The Thinker."
Work on your elegance,
and beauty will follow.
First of all: Happy Birthday! Second, I've been really touched by the depth of your insight and ability to put in words what so many of us are unable or unwilling to do. The insight and elegance of writting style that you use is a real delight to read and I say "Thank You" for sharing. Also, as a quiet girl hailing from the midwest (KCMO) it makes it all the more endearing to know you. Friend request on the way!
Everyone should feel overwhelmingly sexy now-and-then.
First...congrats on 2000 posts and it's a great one! And a Happy Birthday too! Sending the link of the post to my semi-separated wife And soon I'll be at that 2000 post mark....can't wait lol.
Freddy. I too have achived something today, I've managed to read one of your post all the way through. I normaly cheat and skip paragraphs here and there. This one is so good had to read every last word. Have a realy good birthday and keep posting.
Happy Birthday, and of course, many more. 2000 posts! Wow!
I'll do good to get to 200... eventually.
Loved the 10 thoughts, and count me as another with #4 being the favorite.
I am Erica 2
I am Erica2
Happy belated Birthday!! Hope it was grand!
Great post. Keep'em coming
Erin
"Never explain- Your friends don't need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway"
"It's Never too late to have a Happy Childhood!"
"I think that somehow, we learn who we really are and then live with that decision."
-- Eleanor Roosevelt
Happy birthday Frederique!
Technically...there is a "transvestite subculture" (as the medical establishment has referred to it in their literature), and has been for over 50 years, and manuals, guides, advice etc. in printed form have existed as long, not to mention trans support groups. So in many ways there is a guide to what one might want to pursue (going out dressed, passing etc.) as well as encouragement to do so (at least to some extent, depending on the time period.) So one could argue, if one is looking for a guide or handbook, it has existed (if one knew where to look) and exists today (the internet.)
Very good post, Freddy. A lot to think about there. One thing that strikes me so clearly about you is that you know who you are and you're comfortable with yourself. Two things I'd like to achieve myself.
By the way, you might want to add an eleventh point: TG people never agree with each other on anything--although some people might disagree with that.
Best wishes always, Annabelle
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You sure hit close to home for most of us. Thanks for a great post.
Happy Birthday Freddy. A thought provoking post, and I relate best to number 4 - how true. Hugs, Natasha
I honestly didn't know anything about 'em until someone told me that's what I was. I thought I was just an old soul in hiding. Oh well, you learn something every day I guess.
Second star to the right and straight on till morning