Must be doing something right.

[Stephanie-L]

I have been on hormones for about seven months, and going to counselling for about as long. I also have been doing laser on my face for almost that long, and started voice therapy a few months ago. So, in the last few days, several people who know my story have commented that I look happier, I am smiling more, my laser tech said my eyes looked happy today. I have also noticed that I feel better at work, it is not a chore anymore, it is fun like it should be, and I am more outgoing and cheerful. I know that hormones can be responsible for some of this, but I think a part of it is simply that I have accepted myself and started on the road to being my true self, not fighting it anymore. The only problem I have now is that I want it all, NOW. I will keep at it and work my way to being myself, and enjoy life as much as I can while I am doing it, thanks all of you........Stephanie

[AllieSF]

Congratulations on your positive progress. It always is good to hear the good news rather than dwell on the bad. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.

[Becoming Brianna]

I'm happy for you, Stephanie, and I wish you the best...

Brianna

[Traci Elizabeth]

Congrats! You have been with your counselor for 7 months now. What is she/him doing after all this time that you feel is beneficial and not a repeat of others sessions. My experience is that counselors will string you along as long as they can - you are a cash cow to them.

If it is just you doing the talking and you ramble on then you are wasting your money.

I'm not saying this is what is happening but instead just offering observations I have had.

[Julia_in_Pa]

Stephanie,

Yes you are doing something right. :)
Everything is coming together for you now.
A huge congratulations!



Julia

[Stephanie-L]

Traci, actually my counseller often asks me if she is helping. She pushes me to look at things I probably wouldn't if she wasn't there. For instance, I have known for years that I need to get a divorce, but I always find an excuse not to pursue it. I have tried to fix my marriage, but it isn't fixable, and it is just getting worse. My counseller makes me examine my life, and then helps me figure out what I need to do. And, it is useful to have someone that I can talk to about all of my issues without judgement, or my having to filter. I feel I am lucky to have found her...........Stephanie