Hi ladies. I've been on and off this forum for several years. Like a lot of you, I guess, I tend to drift away when life is good and sneak back when things go a little sideways.
There are a lot of common threads that always seem to be on the forums and a ton of great advice from a wonderful community.
So, right now, you are wondering, where is Shelby going with this. I know that because I am thinking the same thing.
I am just wondering, what else do you do to help with the gender dysphoria we are all dealing with to varying degrees. I mean, that is why we're here, right?
I am asking not just out of a real interest for myself, but in an effort to share ideas and perhaps help others find a little more peace. Like I just said, that is why we're here, right?
I'll use myself as an example, Lately, I have really been struggling with the big 'T' question (transition).
I know at 62, it is probably not ever going to happen. Not just because of my age but of other personal reasons that make it highly unlikely. So, If I can't act on it, how do I process the feelings?
I dress to some extent every day and that helps, but it is often not enough. I got a catalog in the mail today and was browsing, admiring all the pretty dresses and outfits, but found that just as much as I was picking out things I thought were cute, I was thinking how much I wanted to look like that model or 'be' that one.
I have found that writing about my feelings really helps process the emotions and keep me centered. I have started writing transgender fiction and publishing it on a web site that deals i that kind of stuff.
I'm not here to push other sites, so I won't mention it by name. I really want to know, what do you do besides come here to this wonderful community, to deal with stuff?
I think others might benefit as well.
PS. If you are interested in reading some of what I have written, you'll have to PM me. Like I said, I'm not here to push other sites.
PPS. And, I do have an appointment with a therapist on the 20th.