A real surprise.

[Philippa Jane]

Today I went for coffee with a new acquaintance. This was a lady I met online in a ladies only group.
It is networking for ladies over 50 who just want to connect and make new friends.
I have tried to go unsuccessfully to three different events and for one reason or another never met anyone. It was badly organised and so hard when you have no means of identifying others you are to meet.
Well no problems with Linda who I met and had the most interesting time with.
She did pick me as trans (my voice) and I did open up and tell her some of my story. While we were talking about exercise she was telling me that we go to the same gym. She also relayed to me that she had met another trans girl at the gym recently (5 weeks ago). I was curious to know what she knew.
It turns out it was me she was talking about.
When we first met we were both on static cycles and I started up a conversation. I was not wearing very much makeup, probably just eyeliner and brow tint and no wig.
Today however I was out fully dressed and made up as Philippa.
I shall definitely meet up with her again.

[kimdl93]

Thats great, Philippa. I hope you will forge an enduring friendship with her. Isn?t it strange in this age of instant communications that it can be so challenging to connections?

[Georgina]

Well done. Isn't it fantastic when you meet women who accept you? I have met five women in the past two years and become friends with them all.

[bridget thronton]

Sounds like a new friend - hope things continue to go well

[Philippa Jane]

Thank you Kim and Bridget.
I am sure we will catch up from time to time as I did find her very interesting.
She is a bit older than me and so much more intelligent. I am not dumb but I am also not a doctor which Linda is.
I must say that we both like to talk and it was a battle as to who could stop for breath and stop talking.
Georgina I have been lucky that not one single woman I have ever met has not been accepting. What happens behind my back I will never know or care about. When you meet them on multiple occasions and they are still OK with you that is a bonus.
Good for you to still call them friends.

[Suzie Petersen]

That is great to hear, Philippa!

I wonder why it sometimes feels so difficult to find friends.

[AmyJordan]

Hi Philippa I'm so delighted for you, I know you've had rough times and I've felt so sad for you but it seems you are now turning that corner and I sincerely hope you find true happiness and acceptance

[Fiona_44]

Philipa,

I have found that many women are accepting of trans women, especially those who put in the effort to blend in while presenting as a woman. Some are just tolerant but still treat you with respect when dealing with you.

[docrobbysherry]

:thumbsup:

[Connie D50]

Phillipa, I'm so happy for you meeting a new friend.

[alwayshave]

That's a great story about meeting the same person twice as Philipa.

[Philippa Jane]

Suzi. I seem to be other peoples friend as I feel I put in more of an effort.
Amy. Thank you for the kind thoughts.
Fiona. Truly so far I have never felt tolerated but there again would I be perceptive enough to know. I may find out on Saturday when I lunch with 6 complete strangers, all ladies.
Connie. Thank you.
Always. My that is a curious name. I love that you found my story interesting to read. Perhaps I shall try and get some photos to share.
A nice virtual hug to you all.

[cd300]

Awsome very glad this worked out