Gabrielle, You know that you do not have to explain yourself or your words to anyone here.
That being said. I happen to like what you have said. I like you and I like where you're at in life. I wish I was as far along as you in your self acceptance. No! that's wrong. I have the self acceptance. It is other peoples reactions and acceptance that I have a hard time dealing with. I lost a 31 year marraige because of non acceptance. She said it was because of my cd'ing. I think it was,is much more.
Any way I am here to cheer you on. To tell ya to keep on gurlen and to celebrate life as much as you want and as best you can. Whoo Hooo!!!!! I would love to have a little Celebration with ya. In real time. Someday maybe.... PaulaN