This thrift store catches my eye on the way to a customer’s house. On the way back I stop. I’m working so guy mode. I grab my purse and go in. (yes I carry a purse all the time & were a ball cap with a pony tail, like a girl) once inside I see it is an upper end ladies used clothing store. The owner is with a customer so I just look thru the racks. When I get a chance I talk to the owner. Turns out we were in school together, like two grades apart. She tells me of this TG Girl that use to have a shop across the street. How great she was and then she disappeared.
I have been attending a TG support group that is like an hour’s drive from me. One of the Girls there is an advocate and speaks at colleges. She feels this is the best audience for her message. The group fundraises for her to help with her travel. After talking to her I put it together. She is the one the shop keeper wanted me to meet. My point is if you are out, (and I am) you touch people weather your know it or not. And yes I told the girl of the shopkeeper’s kind words.
When I’m in that town and I have a few minutes I check to see if the shop in open. She helps me go thru the racks looking for just that right dress. I have found a couple there.
I have experienced this before, it's like by someone going before it makes the path easier to travel.