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Nicely said, Elsa. Sometimes breaking free of our gender assigned at birth is like achieving escape velocity. “Ground Control to Major Tom Commencing countdown, engines on”

Congrats Elsa This is usually the point of must return, or well you end up in the oblivion that you and none of us could exist, just be a mere spec in the world that needs to be lived. Once you've got control of the psyche that wants to claim control and drag you down into that dark abis where not even light sheds any clear path to a return. Now keep growing the light, as the confidence in who you are will grow. Hugs Michele

Dear Elsa and Christy, Really resonated with your stories as I had to struggle loving being a masculine woman (mid-butch Lesbian). Your friend, Monica

You sound like someone I'd like to meet. I don't know if I could be as brave as you, but I'm glad you stepped in and weren't a bystander. I haven't said anything to anyone yet about me. I'm not sure I will. Love your writing and your poetry. Merry Christmas to you.

It's good to hear from you Michele. Wow, that is quite a list of life events. Hang in there. Live and enjoy your life. ​ Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Dear Michele, ONE OUT OF THREE people are estranged from a family member. Have gone ten years without speaking to my brothers (I have no sisters), and some of them I have reconciled, others I have not, due to my being a Lesbian. The interesting part is that they do not speak to each other. My mother's side of the family I am estranged from because I am Gay, and all my Gay cousins have moved to Portland, Oregon. Went to my last family reunion and watched my family be cruel to the Black American wife of a cousin and the biker club member of another cousin. To me, THAT is NOT family. Was tempted to tell my brother who took me that I wanted to go for a walk and LOOK FOR THE RAINBOW FLAG, as that is my REAL family! Choosing a family of CHOICE is the challenge many people have, T/LGB or not! It WILL get better! You have friends here. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Your friend, Monica