My first day at work

[Rachael Leigh]

This past Thursday after much thought and talking with my HR people as well as coming out to many
coworkers I decided it was time to be full time Rachael at work. I recieved a lot of nice words and
complements. I never really expected this to happen just a year or so ago. Yet the more things began
to come together the more I knew it was time to stop hiding myself. I had began wearing makeup at
work for about a month and this now seemed the natural progression.
I'm very fortunate to work for a company that is very LGBT friendly and they have been most helpful.
A lot ahead for me but I just need to go one step at a time.

I've attached a couple of pictures of my outfit on my first work day as Rachael

[Dana44]

Congratulation Rachael, A major step on becoming yourself. .

[Elizabeth G]

Congratulations Rachael! What a huge step for you. It must be nice to be able to really be yourself. Good luck!

[Sarah Louise]

Congratulations Rachel. I'm really pleased for you and really glad it went well. How fantastic for you to be yourself and present as a woman at work everyday.

[Tracy Irving]

It is wonderful when you can wear the clothing you want to, especially to work! Very nice.

[Julie Denier]

Good for you! Nice pics

[DIANEF]

Let me add my congratulations Rachael. How nice that you have such understanding employers and co workers.

[Lydianne]

Congratulations on your new start, Rachael, and I hope the supportiveness continues.

All the best for the future .

- Lydianne.

[AllieSF]

Way to go! See how those "one step" at a time accomplishments lead somewhere that seem like big leaps. Keep up the good work.

[Pat]

Awesome! Congrtulations! I totally admire the folks who come out in a corporate setting. I was self-employed when I started coming out and I don't think that requires as much day-to-day bravery.

[Lana Mae]

Congrats! You are braver than I am! Best wishes Hugs Lana Mae

[Bobbi46]

Awesome! is just one word to illustrate what you are doing and achieving, go for it girl and show them what life's all about.

[karenph]

I am so happy for you Rachael! I hope it continues to go well.

[BLUE ORCHID]

Hi Rachael , And Yet another Congratulations to you for your ability to be able to live the dream. >Orchid......

[happy2cd]

Rachael,

Good for you! I am very happy for you. You are very lucky to have such support.

[Amber83]

Congrats Rachael! So happy for you.
Hugs

[Rhonda Darling]

Rachel:

While I only know of you through CD.COM, allow me to offer my heartfelt congratulations to you for having the courage to live your life authentically, and let me say that I am proud of you for doing so! Way to go. Help the rest of us by relating the good, the bad, and the ugly --- tell us what works well and what doesn't.

Dallas, Texas must be a tough place to do that-- wishing you the best.

Rhonda.

[Cherylgyno]

Congrats on being you for work Rachel.

[Persephone]

Congratulations! So happy for you!

Hugs,
Barbara.

[Rhandi Spencer]

Rachael,
Wow what an amazing step in your life. I am so happy that you can do this for yourself and that the company you work for is so supportive.
I wish you the very very best in the future and enjoy life to the fullest.

Heidi

[josie_S]

Wow! So cool! And you look great...congratulations!

[jennifer0918]

Congratulations Rachel one small step for crossdressers a giant leap towards womanhood. 👗👜👠🌚☄⚥

[StephanieCLT]

Wow!!! Congratulations! I'm so happy for you!

[Cheryl James]

How wonderful for you to be able to be yourself.

[Joanne Curl]

Congratulations! It takes a lot of guts to come out at work. But you looked great doing it.