Suzy on serenity

[Barbara Ella]

Suzy, my friend, thank you so very much for these wonderfully consoling words at just the right moment. Change can be rough, and is why many of us sit here frozen, not truly enjoying either side. It is wonderful you have found your place and have serenity, as it is for the others here who have gone through what you have, and have found their own good spot. You give hope and vision.

Just remember, there is always a party just around the corner, so keep that wiggle dress cleaned and ironed, and don't run out of orange juice.

Hugs to you dear,

Barbara

PS. still waiting to hear the result of your love affair with that mannequin.

[suzy1]

Suzy, my friend, thank you so very much for these wonderfully consoling words at just the right moment. Change can be rough, and is why many of us sit here frozen, not truly enjoying either side. It is wonderful you have found your place and have serenity, as it is for the others here who have gone through what you have, and have found their own good spot. You give hope and vision.

Just remember, there is always a party just around the corner, so keep that wiggle dress cleaned and ironed, and don't run out of orange juice.

Hugs to you dear,

Barbara

PS. still waiting to hear the result of your love affair with that mannequin.

The Mannequin is still in the widow and is wearing a tiny sparkly party dress but it’s not me.
And how did you know I was wearing a wiggle dress at the moment Barbara?

There have been some lovely comments to my thread. I don’t know what to say.

[abbyleigh001]

I was married 25 years now divorced 26 years for issues unrelated to gender choice ... Former wife never knew...(Never to be married again.).. Sad, however I will never allow the judiciary to meddle into my personal life... A lesson well learned... Life is so much better now... I am no longer conflicted with guilt, denial, purging, acceptance etc... Have accepted my choice of gender and am very happy... Nothing better than living your life as you are most comfortable... Yes, responding to you Suzy and others while dressed in a lovely yellow top and skirt with a wine cooler nearby... The past is long past and life is good... To those of you married I am not advocating my path of life... To each their own...

[Monicamaryjay]

Hi Suzy,

I think what you said really hit home for a few of us here....a sense of self acceptance among like-minded gurls.

I think this site offers a meaningful connection which is difficult to find elsewhere.

I was separated last year and I am spending a lot of time alone disovering what I had repressed for years. I can definitely relate to what you wrote.

Thanks for sharing Suzy,
Monica

[Foxglove]

I was divorced quite some years ago, and I had a hard time dealing with being alone for the first time as an adult. I asked my mother, who lived for several decades as a widow, how she dealt with loneliness. She responded that there was a difference between loneliness and solitude. She learned to appreciate the moments of solitude that her life afforded her.

I like what your mother is saying here, Kim. An important distinction that's good to learn.

And yes, Suzy, it is nice to find peace by being yourself. For one thing, you have to stop fighting yourself--and it doesn't help if you have someone else to fight as well. Glad you're finding those moments. It seems to me you find lots of them, though.

Best wishes, Annabelle