Bereaved

[Patience]

Hello, all.

A few months ago, when the notion of me going out dressed was nothing but a dream, l started coming out to friends I trusted to build a support system around me.

About an hour ago, l learned that my friend Tony, the second person to whom I came out, passed away from Cancer today in the early afternoon.

I'm still wrapping my head around this, but I wanted to share one last time The Story of My Coming out to Tony (https://www.crossdressers.com/forums/showthread.php?258556-Coming-out-to-friends-can-be-so-unpredictable!) which I posted a mere four months ago. It's a pretty funny story, if I say so myself.

Tony also saw me fully made up when I had my first makeover about three weeks ago (see avatar). He seemed well enough then. How quickly things can change.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to work through some feelings.

Thanks for reading.

[Teri Ray]

Patience.

I am so sorry for your loss.

[Leslie Mary S]

you never really know when you are going to loose someone dear.

[Tracii G]

Sorry to hear about your friend I know very well how that feels so you have my sympathy.

[Patience]

Thank you.

[bridget thronton]

Sorry for your loss

[Beverley Sims]

Patience,

Cancer is cruel, I am sorry to think you have lost a close friend in Tony.

[Helen_Highwater]

Patience,

Condolences on your loss. Loosing close friends such as yours can be like loosing a relative.

As Beverley says, cancer is cruel. Someone I've known for year as a casual acquaintance died a few days ago from cancer. A few months ago he appeared fit and well.

So here is a lesson for us all. Don't ignore those symptoms, the cough that won't go away, sudden unexplained weight loss, trouble toileting. It's not manly to think, "Oh I'll be ok, it'll get better sooner or later". See the doc and get it checked out.

Let's not loose any of us to the scourge that is cancer.

And yes, your post about meeting Tony is a good one. A memory to cherish.

[Rachelish]

Hi Patience

I reread your story and loved it as much the first time. Such uncomplicated acceptance is what I think we all wish for. So sorry to hear of you losing such a close friend.

Best wishes
Rachel

[Jaylyn]

Patience sorry for your loss and you'll be in my thoughts and prayers for the healing from the emptyness you are feeling right now.

[kimdl93]

My condolences as well. I’m sure you’ll keep a special place in your heart for Tony.

[GracieRose]

Sorry to hear about your loss.
Hang on to the memories.
Peace.

[t-girlxsophie]

Sorry for your loss.You will have those memories of Tony forever to cherish

Only tonight,here in the UK,we had a TV event (Stand up to Cancer) which raised £23million for cancer charitys.
I hope we can rid the world of this awful scourge

Really loved your coming out story,it's brilliant

Take care
Sophie

[Patience]

Thank you, Sophie, and Rachel, for reading my story. Glad you enjoyed it. I can’t get over the fact that it only happened four months ago.

And thanks to everyone for your kind words.