Acceptance!

I went to a baby shower on June 2nd and since I am not out to the daughter in law's family, I went as male me! Then June 3rd was my birthday and my sister in law took us out for breakfast and she has not seen me dressed yet, so I again dressed as male me! At the end of the day my daughter asked me why I did not dress on my birthday! This is the daughter who did not want to see daddy in a dress! Then she bought me a camera to take pictures at my transformation! Next she offered help with zippers and fastening necklaces and putting in earrings! She then became my photographer and now this! Wow! I feel so blessed to have her! Yes, I tell her everyday that I love her! Hugs Lana Mae

Cool daughter that has probably grown to accept things that are what they are.

Hi Lana Mae :hugs:, It sounds like your Daughter grew up with
wonderful parents that instilled great life values in her.

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Well... isn't that a wonderful turn of events. I'm happy for you Lana Mae. :)

Seems like you got a very special birthday treat in your daughter's acceptance. Congratulations and Happy Belated Birthday!

Happy birthday - you have a great daughter

If you play it right and do it slowly acceptance does come quickly.

I think curiosity plays a big part, it is something you have to let others get used to or ask you to perform.

I mean that nicely and it is great that you are progressing well.

Happy Birthday Lana Mae, and you have a great daughter. enjoy your time my friend

Rayleen

Happy Birthday Lana and best wishes for continued happiness with your daughter. It sounds like you both are on a great path.

Lana, Happy Birthday. I'm glad that your daughter has come around.

I think due to recent exposure of cross dressing/transvestite, its more accepted now, when I go out I can feel the difference in attitude, I get clocked, but can see n there face "what the hell", hes not doing any harm. And I can honestly feel that people are more tolerant towards a dressed up person.

Wow! That is so great- I think we are a known item in the universe and my daughter told me that when she told her friends they said- "he should write a memoir and talk about that!"- Her boyfriend thoughtfully sent me Grayson Perry's book 'The Descent of Man'- so you may have a nice opportunity to be a beloved dad who is also a special case of sorts, but beloved and accepted. I felt that with my mom, and it liberated my soul in a tremendous way. Talk with your daughter- mine was able to say a lot. Yours, like mine, may just want you to be consciously aware of your surroundings but not afraid.

Either way, what a wonderful bday present!

Acceptance comes from each of us Lana Mae! and it makes me happy to hear that as you both change over time that you are coming together.

I wish for you that things keep progressing!

Hugs, Stacy!

Jaylyn: Yes and i am not pushing it! She is moving at her own pace and faster than I thought or even hoped!
Orchid: Well, we tried and I guess you are right!
Aunt Kelly: Thanks!
Franlee: It may have been my best ever birthday present!
Bridget: Thanks!
Beverly: Thanks!
Rayleen: Yes, she is! Thanks!
Teri: Thanks!
Jamie: Thanks!
Debs: Yes, I think you are right!
Phili: Basically speaking, she has said that she wants me to be happy, which is the same thing my son said when I told him!
Thanks every one for the responses and birthday wishes!
Hugs Lana Mae

Happy Birthday Lana Mae - I hope you had a great day!

As the others have said you are blessed to have such a wonderful daughter and, by the sound of it, son too.

Happy birthday Lana Mae, so nice to see your daughter is understanding that this makes you happy! :hugs:

Lana, It is wonderful that your daughter is now more accepting. I want to wish you a belated Happy Birthday.

Stacy: Given both of us it should! Thanks!
Sasha: Thanks!
Tina: She is understanding and so accepting! Thanks!
Paige: Thanks!
Thanks ladies for your responses and birthday wishes!
Hugs Lana Mae

Happy birthday Lana. nice for your daughter to accept you.

You've often mention that your daughter wasn't ready to see Daddy dressed.
I'm happy to hear that she's moved ahead. Hopefully she's comfortable with this.
Happy Birthday.

Beautiful! You're very blessed. Too bad these types of stories are the exception and not the rule.

That’s wonderful!

Very happy for you, Lana Mae. Hope you had a great birthday.

Hi Lana Mae, it's great that your daughter is starting to show acceptance. It must be a wonderful feeling to be able to truly be yourself with family. :c9:
Best wishes, Krea :)

That's awesome, Lana Mae! So glad she's coming around! :)

Happy Birthday Lana Mae, Family acceptance is a big thing and often does not go down well but when it does like it has for you it is truly a wonderful thing to have and cherish as a memory for the future, so very pleased for you.

So happy to hear that! Happy Belated Birthday!

Dana: Thanks!
Gracie: Thanks!
Kandi: Yes, I wish everyone had what I have! Thanks!
Kim: Thanks!
Tracy: Thanks! I had a great but quiet birthday!
Krea: It is wonderful and I wish everyone here had what I have with my daughter! Thanks!
Gabriella: Thanks! It means more coming from a GG!
Bobbi: Thanks so much!
cdsamswife: Thanks!
Thanks so much ladies!
Thanks for the birthday wishes!
Hugs Lana Mae

Happy B day and i hope all the best !