Oh my, another feel good post.

[I Am Paula]

This morning Facebook reminded me that it was two years ago today that Canada legally recognized me as a woman. I sat in a parking lot and cried pure happiness on my way to my endo's office to show them my new health card. The whole staff applauded. I cried again.
Two years. Wow. So much has happened. I got boobs. My hair grew to the point I had a bunch cut off. Most important- I am me now. I don't think about gender much, unless I'm with my trans friends. Every single aspect of my life is just me. Paula. Woman.
I don't remember crossing a bridge. There wasn't a day that I said 'I'm no longer playing the part of a woman'. I just am.
Funny. I have one little part of my regimen every night. As I take off my make-up, and get ready for bed, I look in the mirror, and say 'You won'.

[phylis anne]

:hugs:Congrats on your long journey Paula:hugs:
hugs phylis anne

[Robin414]

...I have one little part of my regimen every night. As I take off my make-up, and get ready for bed, I look in the mirror, and say 'You won'.

Congratulations Paula! That one statement kinda brought a tear to my eye, in a good way!

[Krististeph]

Paula, that had to be a tough fight. I do not like fighting, I often get hurt, and there is always the question of how far to take it. But I do respect those who do fight like you- a defensive fight- taking more sh** than you deserve, and remaining upstanding.

You girls made things better for me. Period. I do respect you, and thank you.

Perhaps one day I'll be at the right place at the right time for transgender equality...

[PretzelGirl]

I love visuals like "The whole staff applauded"! Congrats Paula. Is 'won' a strong enough word?

[Bria]

Add my applause to those in the office, we all need some feel good moments!!

Hugs, Bria

[Lorileah]

Congrats Paula

[karenpayneoregon]

Congratulations Paula and wish you much happiness.

[Marcelle]

Hi Paula,

Congrats and keep smiling because you did win!

Cheers

Marcelle

[Suzanne F]

Congratulations Paula! I hope you can just be now!
Suzanne

[pamela7]

Go Canada! If it were not for the blackfly, mozzies and long cold winters I'd be tempted.

[Eringirl]

You have so won!!! You are doing so well and look so happy and amazing...it is energizing just to be around you. Keep on keeping' on.....

[PennyNZ]

Nice one Paula. Amazing