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I really don't want to vote Karen, if I voted no I'd feel that I was being negative, and if I voted yes and your story didn't sell I'd feel that I advised you incorrectly. Let me say this, there is a hell of a lot of hard work involved in writing a story about your life (biography), and as you have correctly said it's been done before. However there is a book over here called "Becoming Drusilla" please read it, and see that it was not an autobiographical tale, it was written by Dru's friend Richard Beard, who knew Dru as Andrew prior to transition. He at first had a hard time with accepting Dru, after all she was very much mechanically minded, and the type of person - similar to myself in fact - that can fix most things. They used to go on long walks in the countryside backpacking with lightweight tents, so in the book they did it again but this time with Dru fully transitioned...... I doubt that has been done in the US, and I doubt that many US citizens will have read "Becoming Drusilla", so perhaps doing your story from a similar second party perspective might work? Cheers, Eve

I don't know if this article will help you. I most certainly hope it provides some solace and maybe, inspiration.

Jay, No, you're most definitely not mentally ill and clearly in need of support by your NHS. I don't care for the term 'dysphoria' either since, for me, I have less dysphoria with my male birth sex and am so tormented by almost continual thoughts and desires to be female. So I'm stuck in the middle if you will. Anyway, back to you. Given the TG "support" situation by the NHS it's perfectly understandable that you're upset, possibly depressed, and certainly anxious and frustrated. I wonder if you have considered seeing a therapist to at least have a sounding board for what you're going through and maybe come up with some strategies and ideas for coping? (Apologies if you've already written about this in the past - it's hard for me to remember everyone's histories!) Regardless, it's always good to hear from you. Hugs, Emma

The only other person I know of who celebrates two birthdays per year, off the top of my head, is our queen. So does that make you Royalty now?

Your mandalas are truly beautiful. Works of art in every sense of the phrase. I enjoy reading your posts, not only because you always have something interesting to say, but because of the poetry inherent in the words you choose to express yourself.

I'm pleased for you Christie, no more hoops to jump through, go get it before they change their minds.

Well Jay that reminds me to check out my own profile, it probably still says Transgender, I just hadn't thought about it, you're absolutely correct of course. It's nice to recieve some wisdom...........thanks. Don't think I'll be going to Sparkle this year but if I do I'll drop you a line. But I do plan on going to the Brighton Trans Pride 22nd to 24th July, I've never been to this festival before, and i think that I need to attend the famous festivals at least once, Sparkle was last year.......... Eve