One more step forward!

[TerryTerri]

Just posted to my Facebook account:

It's Time! To all, I have a confession to make, a coming out of sorts. I am transgendered and intend to transition to bring my outsides and insides together after a lifetime of living with the internal fracture I have. Although this has been with me my entire life, in October 2008 I started contemplating suicide and I was scared and sought the help I needed to figure myself out. I have been slowly but surely trudging forward since then. I have been on a regime of anti-androgens and estrogen and progesterone since about March 2009. My mother would have named me Donna Arleen if I had been born a physical girl and I intend on adopting that name during and after my transition. I have no set timeframe for my transition, everytime I have made plans, God has had different plans, so my plan is to trust live and my heart and move forward as I am able.
To those I would have preffered to bring this news to in a face to face, one on one situation, and I did not, I apologize. For numerous reasons, I need to make this step now. As all of us, I am doing my best to do the most right thing for the world and myself.
God Bless All!

[StaceyJane]

That's a brave step to come out like that. I wish you the best of luck.

[kimdl93]

The die is cast, so to speak. How is the feedback so far?

[Pamela Kay]

Hi Terri, or should I say Donna.

I know this is something you have struggled with for a long time and I'm happy that you have decided to do what's best for you. As many of us have said, we wouldn't wish transition on anyone but for some of us it is the only path to some amount of peace in our lives. I'm sure you have worked a long time to come to this decision and I'm happy for you and that you can be yourself.

Not far ahead of you myself and Pamela Kay is the name my mother picked for me too. As of this week it's now my legal name.

All my best!

[abigailf]

Congratulations. That was one of the more useful ways to use facebook.

[melissaK]

I am happy for you Donna! So Let us know if you get more un-friended or more "likes". :)

[Kirsty_D]

Congratulations Donna, I did a similar thing about 6 weeks ago and the overall response was positive. I hope it is for you too and good luck with your transition.

[CharleneT]

congrats and hear hear for all that are supportive of your "coming out" !

[morgan51]

Congratulations Donna be well! Have a smooth time of it.

[TerryTerri]

Thanks All. The feedback has only been positive. I was never aware if any gossip or rumor had existed about me. But, one friend said she had heard that news somewhere before and I guess that means I was gossiped about. Ok with me anyway.

Now, next week I have a phone call at work regarding my coming out there. So, onward we go!!!

I guess I should go change my signature and such to reflect Donna. lol. Hope all have a marvy day!!!