Morning musings

[Maggie Kay]

I wake up every morning and gather my thoughts for the day. Lying in bed drinking my morning coffee, I often muse about the meaning of life and my part in the grand scheme of things. Often, these thoughts lead to frustration when I think of my CD/TG issues. This is time when I can't wait to turn on my computer and log on to this forum. I may not post much and many times my posts are not very positive but I read most of the posts every day. Sitting here in front of these words brings a sense of peace to me. Once again, I am comforted that I am not alone. The strangeness of the times brings a palpable fear of each other and it pervades our culture. Here, however, strangers meet and discuss things from the deepest recesses of their lives. Secret feelings and thoughts that family members cannot understand or accept are freely discussed. I don't know a single person here, yet reading what strangers say helps so much more than I ever thought possible. I have, at times, resolved never to visit again after being misunderstood or insulted, shocked or in some state of mental retreat from self. Soon, I find myself logging on again, baring my soul, again. Nobody is perfect, nobody is always good, nobody is always understanding, yet here I always find a place of acceptance. Thank you all.

Kay

[Calliope]

This online exposure is invaluable, liberating and stimulating. It's only words, though ('therapeutic theory,' so to speak) and how one interacts with their community in real-life is the most paramount experience any TG can have. I find the two make a nice combination.

[Siobhan Marie]

I wake up every morning and gather my thoughts for the day. Lying in bed drinking my morning coffee, I often muse about the meaning of life and my part in the grand scheme of things. Often, these thoughts lead to frustration when I think of my CD/TG issues. This is time when I can't wait to turn on my computer and log on to this forum. I may not post much and many times my posts are not very positive but I read most of the posts every day. Sitting here in front of these words brings a sense of peace to me. Once again, I am comforted that I am not alone. The strangeness of the times brings a palpable fear of each other and it pervades our culture. Here, however, strangers meet and discuss things from the deepest recesses of their lives. Secret feelings and thoughts that family members cannot understand or accept are freely discussed. I don't know a single person here, yet reading what strangers say helps so much more than I ever thought possible. I have, at times, resolved never to visit again after being misunderstood or insulted, shocked or in some state of mental retreat from self. Soon, I find myself logging on again, baring my soul, again. Nobody is perfect, nobody is always good, nobody is always understanding, yet here I always find a place of acceptance. Thank you all.

Kay

We're all in the same boat (as it were). I find that coming on here is invaluable for me as I don't really know anyone that I can talk to about my problems. I know its online and not all of us will ever meet up but for me knowing that I'm not alone helps me more than I can ever say.

:hugs: Anna Marie x