Hello again

[jennylw2]

Hello all.

It's been a long time since I posted, so I thought an update was in order... if anyone is interested. My transition is going well thanks to an unfortunate yet timely event. I was laid off from my job. This sounds like a bad thing and it is, but there is a silver lining. With my severance, pension and 401k, I have enough to get the surgeries I need plus move to Denver to be close to my family. I'm looking at this as a new beginning and trying to hold the depression at bay with some happy thoughts :)

So, I've been on HRT for a little over a month; I am scheduled for hair transplant surgery in two weeks; and I am undergoing massive, emergency, get-it-off-now electrolysis. It's nice to have the money to do this now, even though I know I won't be able to finish it all. At least I'm getting a big head start.

I will be moving to Denver in June, so I need help finding a good therapist and support group there. If anyone has any info or knows anyone in Denver I would really appreciate the help. I need to build a support structure there as fast as I can.

Thanks!

[LaurenS.]

Hi Jenny,
That's not a silver lining...that's a gold lining!!!
I'm so happy for you! You're on the road to transition and I hope the trip brings you much happiness!
Lauren:)

[GypsyKaren]

Jenny, that's the way to turn things around, I did the same when I lost my job...and we're always interested about one of our sisters.:hugs:

Karen :g4:

[Lisa Golightly]

401K... Gosh... I asked myself if I was laid off what I could pay myself... the answer was nowt... Pesky self-employment. ;)

Really pleased everything is going well for you and good luck for the journey ahead. :)

Lisa x

[Karen564]

Welcome back Jenny...:hugs:

[Veronica_Jean]

Hi Jenny,

Isn't it strange how a bad thing can become a really good one?

All the best on your transition and welcome to the club.

Veronica

[gretchen2]

I do not know any support groups in Denver, but I do know that there are a lot of lovely lady’s in the area. I also know that where I am at right now, the snow is falling in the size of giant cotton balls. Welcome home (Denver).

[Starling]

401K... Gosh...:)

Lisa x

Lisa, I think this is one of those "separated by a common language" things. In the US, a 401K is a retirement account to which both the employer and employee contribute. It doesn't necessarily mean that Jenny has realized $401K from it. Although I certainly hope she gets at least that much. Now it's your turn: please explain to me what a "Quango" is.

And Jenny, I wish you luck and much joy in your transition.

:) Lallie

PS: I clearly took way too long to compose this trifle.

[jennylw2]

Thanks for the input and good vibes everyone :) It's good to be back.

This week has been a whirlwind already. My face looks like hamburger and I still have three days of electro ahead. The upper lip was awful. Not so much with the pain, but the swelling omg. She did it on Friday and it's still swollen today. I look like the kid from Fat Albert... ooo am I dating myself with that? lol. Still I can't say enough good things about Maria and the crew at AZ Electrolysis. Just a beautiful, friendly bunch of gals that really make me feel at home. Kinda cool seeing the same electrologist as Donna Rose too. Lots of stories and she is as much a therapist as anything.

Next week I drive to Tucson for my hair transplant. Two full days of surgery ought to be loads of fun lol. I feel good to be moving forward, but it has been pretty emotional too. Do the doubts ever go away? Probably not. Maybe I'm just over sensitive since the Dr. cranked up my hormone levels. Still adjusting.

Anyway, thanks again all. Hope everyone is doing great. Still looking for contacts in Denver if anyone has any info. Mostly just looking to start friendships, so I don't feel so alone when I get there.