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WOW! Just wow. The phrase 'noblesse oblige' comes mind. On such a day too! BRAVO ZULU Karen. Awesomeness on like 7 different levels of awesome. :)

That's wonderful Karen! I hadn't thought about it before but i'm going to look for volunteer opportunities like that near me

Karen, have volunteered at various hospitals through the years, and I wish that I could have had the opportunity to volunteer with Dr. Marci Bowers! Monica

Oops, I meant to include a specific example of a question that gave me something to think about - it was recent, a quiz about Gender Reassignment Surgery - I won't try to quote the question exactly, but the thought process that it prompted for me was basically "if there were absolutely no downsides or difficulties in doing it, would you?" Of course there are downsides and difficulties, but I think it's a good starting point (it really works in many areas of life - "if there was nothing to fear, would you do it?"). But I agree, for me they're mostly just fun - and an occasional diversion from a job that I often hate. Adding to their deficiencies is that I'm pretty good at "putting my thumb on the scale" to get the answer I want (though again, that can be telling in itself). I do currently see a therapist, and put much more stock in him :-)

Yes. It's good for the complexion ! :)

Thank you, ladies!

Should I admit to blushing, thanks Veronica.

I took one of those on-line surveys, too, (do not recall the survey name) where the reader is presented with various situations or what if type questions and given 5 answer choices. It was fun and educational, but took it with a grain of salt.

In regards to Marci and support. She has done an excellent job for the people (employees) at my hotel who work with transgender on a weekly basis and are super fantastic. If I was in the area I would volunteer. Also the nurses in the hospital are well versed with us.

Karen and Emma, Wish Marci Bowers and other GRS surgeons had local VOLUNTEERS at their clinics and hospitals to provide their patients support . . . Monica

Congratulations on the end of your coping and starting a journey that will hopefully have you arrive to where you should be. Once you have a target date for surgery please do not put off hair removal for the private area as I did and ended up going twice a week for several months rather than spread it out over time. Good to hear True Selves was helpful. With me it was complete validation. In regards to hair thinning, please use caution when looking at options and depending on how much hair thinning there is don't rule out quality hair pieces. So the journey begins, be proud and be you.

Lisa, That's great that you're taking steps, and that your mom is supportive. Good luck on your journey, I look forward to reading more updates! Christie