Rare forum poster with an update

[blue_melody]

So, I've been a member here for a long time and have been a very rare poster. I mostly read and use the forum to gain new perspectives on my crossdressing.

Over the last couple years I have had some health issues, I developed Inflammatory Bowel Disease in late 2015, got that initially under control, then had a serious flare that took months to control, ended up in the hospital with some stroke type symptoms (I am ok, I did not have an actual stroke and have no lasting issues at all) and got a diagnosis for type II diabetes. I then had a serious bowel infection that has taken over a year to get close to back to normal, and had shingles on top of all that.

With all of that I have had fairly limited interest in much dressing, however, today for the first time in over 6 months I have a chance to be dressed and I realize how much I have missed it. I have a great 60s styled dress on and am having a great day. Unforutnaately, I don't have really anyone to share this with. My wife and I are mostly DADT with the dressing, she knows I dress, and typically when, but she has no interest past that.

So Thanks for opportunity to share!

Blue_melody

[Tracy Irving]

So glad you got a chance to dress again. The desire never really goes away but life events can suppress it. The heart wants what the heart wants.

[Dana44]

Nice to hear that you are heathy and having great day. Nice to hear from you also.

[Jaylyn]

Melody after all you have gone thru I think you have the right to enjoy dressing any way you want. I hope you have a wonderful day dressed and thank you for sharing all your troubles with us. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers that you have everything back in check. Life is a fragile thing and we need to enjoy it as much as we can so dress if that is what makes you happy.

[docrobbysherry]

U know, u can post pics here, Blue? On most of the forums and as your avatar. Have u considered that option?

[blue_melody]

U know, u can post pics here, Blue? On most of the forums and as your avatar. Have u considered that option?

I have, but I'm not to the point of sharing pictures and with the weight I've put on over the last 2 years with prednisone treatment I have no interest in seeing myself in pictures much less sharing.

[LeannS]

blue it is good to hear you got most of your health issues taken care of.
Glad your able to get back into the swing of things enjoy your time getting dressed

[Laura912]

Prednisone is one of those double edged swords. Enjoy the chances you have and share with us when you can.

[Lana Mae]

Thanks for sharing! Praying that all your health issues have settled down! Dress when you can and enjoy! Hugs Lana Mae

[Shely]

Blue, Thanks for sharing. I know the DADT is a truly a lonely proposition, a one way street with no sharing. When we share so much together it seems awful that this is one thing that can't be shared. I wish my SO and I could talk about and maybe go out together, with me in a dress. But i know darn good and well that's not in the cards. I hope your health issues will subside and you can enjoy life and in a dress too.

[Tracii G]

I hope you medical issues are stable and that you are feeling better.
Glad you got the chance to dress up for a change.

[Stephanie Julianna]

Thank you for sharing. As a nurse and patient I have a good idea what you have been through and it had to be really rough for you at times. I had my sigmoid colon removed a yearand a half ago and it took months before I was fully recovered. We have similar issues beside dressing. I hope you enjoy better times now.

[Linda P.]

Sorry to think of what you've been through. My best wishes for your good health and complete recovery going forward.

[Becky Blue]

Thanks for the update Melody, you certainly had a challenging time, I hope that is all behind you now.. its also great you had the chance to dress again...perhaps taking a more active part in this great place via more posting can help you deal with the isolation of a DADT relatioinship.

[blue_melody]

Thank you for sharing. As a nurse and patient I have a good idea what you have been through and it had to be really rough for you at times. I had my sigmoid colon removed a yearand a half ago and it took months before I was fully recovered. We have similar issues beside dressing. I hope you enjoy better times now.

Hi Stephanie,

Surgery sounds like no fun. I am hoping to avoid getting to that point, I am currently on anti-TNF alpha therapy every 2 months with oral mesalamine, hopefully that will get things under control.

[chelyann]

glad you are still around , enjoy your dressing time, I hope you are done with the medical issues.
don't be a stranger

[Cassandra Lynn]

I wish you the best of health Melody, and many more opportunities to dress.
Thanx for sharing the update.

Cass

[alwayshave]

Melod, I'm so glad you got some time to dress.

[BillieS]

That's terrific that you finally got a chance to dress! Stay well!

[IleneD]

Blue,

I would consider your renewed interest in dressing as a way of re-inventing, re-discovering yourself upon surviving your disease; a kind of physical therapy. A new You.

[mattea]

How I love some of the 60s styles, they just don't love my body..... I am sorry to hear about your health issues my advice is always follow the doctor's directions, I have had my issues too and while I hate to admit it, sometimes those doctors know more than I do....... I am sending my thoughts and prayers.

Hope you have a wonderful day and thank you for sharing with us here!

Mattea

[Brynna M]

Glad you had some rare time to do something that makes you happy.

[kimdl93]

blue_melody, glad you're recovering enough to enjoy dressing a bit.

I just have one comment. I always refer to the state below North Dakota as "Lower", "Lesser" or "Other" Dakota.

[blue_melody]

blue_melody, glad you're recovering enough to enjoy dressing a bit.

I just have one comment. I always refer to the state below North Dakota as "Lower", "Lesser" or "Other" Dakota.

I would not disagree with that assessment of the Other Dakota