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there's nothing wrong with criticism, but to be so vitriolic about it? even if she can't pull her punches, she should at least know how to be constructive with her thoughts. sounds like you were the...

sleeping with a bra can greatly reduce blood circulation to your breast area. probably not a huge concern if done sporadically, but i'd not recommend it on a daily basis. imho, of course.

you had quality time with your child. that, for me, outweighs anything else. i hope you enjoyed that above all else - a place that makes everything secondary to the enjoyment of your child and that...

apologies if i'm re-iterating something already said, but girl country... you need to investigate how darn right f*cked up some of the lyrical content of trad country is. dolly, loretta, tammy et al,...

as ReineD said, it's all about the confidence. if you feel more at home in a dark wig, then that is how you're going to better present, and vice versa. as soon as you're comfortable, either will...

great as this sounds (and envious as i may be), it doesn't compare to to laying with my kid, the both of us prodding the other to stay awake until the ball drops, then both of us promptly falling...

lol, i've done pretty much the same thing. when i was a kid, i was a pretty good and very dedicated racing cyclist, and of course, much to the bemusement of my parents, shaved my legs. aerodynamics....

even without heels, concentrating on one foot in front/almost in front of the other helps the hips sway naturally. relaxed shoulders and arms, the arm swinging with the hip all help to feel that...

sorry to hear that, but yay for your honesty. so many times you read of the pain of secrecy and a lifetime of that is far worse than the immediate pain of the dump.

i have a different perspective...

i want to hate you both, but i just can't because i'm too damn happy for you :) enjoy each other for everything you are and will be

being one of the "tall-ness" at 6'4"...and i'm not complaining or making any excuses...and what follows is, of course, imho... there is a certain awareness about your height in many circumstances...

hmmm. i'd have to go with a different perspective on this. i do not present as female every day (and to the public, i rarely present as female), but i am (cross) dressed every day, in some form or...

a fine question. i've put a lot of thought into this myself, even spoken with the few that know this part of me, and they and i agree that, while the majority would probably not even bat an eyelid or...

Rachel i have to say this is really heartening and inspiring. i really appreciate you sharing - the "I was fighting with myself as to whether or not I should tell her" pretty much sums up my dilemma...

oh that's great news, and very uplifting and hope-inspiring. maybe i should steal your wording!

i had one really sweet lady get in touch from OKCupid (some distance away, sadly), but generally i...

sounds like an enjoyable day for you :)


my kid asked me this just the other day, why it's wrong, and i had no answer. can anyone tell me what that's about, where it comes from, why it's said...

i know that some stuff gets noticed as there have been comments - usually about a purse or jewelry. comments about my hair have been complimentary. but otherwise, no one comments on the pants or the...

almost gets to be an obsession????? ;)

some great music in here! thanks for all your contributions. i feel it's turning into a 'greatest hits' thread, though, when i was trying to find out if you have music - or art, or a book, or a movie...

my first memories are assigned to music. mum feeding me as a baby with "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" on the radio; running crying to her and scaring her, only for me to point at the radio (that was...

thanks Suzy, that makes sense, but doesn't really help me distance myself enough to get that view.

it's weird, though. growing up in England (yep, me too), it was so common to see men dressed as...

omg, what a wonderfully written tale. i especially loved your whole 'making excuses not to' section - it read like i was talking to myself! thanks so much for such a bright post

i wish i could do that, Suzy. it'd be...interesting. i mean, i can see how i see me and i can second guess how some might see me, but i can't get to the viewpoint you describe. could you elaborate?

well that answers that for her, then ;)

simple. ASK HER!

this is a very intelligent and thoughtful post indeed. avoiding a rebound situation, which can manifest itself in many ways (ie overindulgence with shopping ;) ), is very important. sorry to hear of...