I Am Paula
09-22-2013, 07:04 AM
Before I went full time, I thought there was no need to ever tell some of my relatives that live far away, or I don't see often. Now, on HRT, and in full transition, I have no secrets. My sister, (best friend, mentor, yoda) asked if she could tell her daughter. Sure. She got right back to me by email, saying how proud she was that I was following the path that I was.
My niece is on a business trip, and will be about thirty miles away today. We are meeting at a pub for lunch. I love meeting people for the first time as a woman, because of course, they will have all sorts of pre-conceived notions about what I will look like. Ha! Most are surprised at how 'normal' I am. I guess they always expect a drag queen, or a Benny Hill lookalike.
I must be excited, it's only 8 a.m. and I'm getting ready for a noon meeting!
My niece and I have never been close, but by corresponding via email, we have gotten to know each other a lot more. During transition, I'm finding a much greater need, and appreciation for family.
Just thought I'd share. Love and acceptance makes this whole crazy trip just that much easier.
My niece is on a business trip, and will be about thirty miles away today. We are meeting at a pub for lunch. I love meeting people for the first time as a woman, because of course, they will have all sorts of pre-conceived notions about what I will look like. Ha! Most are surprised at how 'normal' I am. I guess they always expect a drag queen, or a Benny Hill lookalike.
I must be excited, it's only 8 a.m. and I'm getting ready for a noon meeting!
My niece and I have never been close, but by corresponding via email, we have gotten to know each other a lot more. During transition, I'm finding a much greater need, and appreciation for family.
Just thought I'd share. Love and acceptance makes this whole crazy trip just that much easier.