MikahTheShark

Good tips! You must be pretty well practiced.

oooh. How satisfying

Sun bathing with my transman friend today he commented on how cool it was that each of us was there on the beach in the bodies that we'd worked so hard for. I'm already forgetting the flat chested feeling - really looking forward to the next step.

It's been nice to read about your journey after SRS! It's a little comforting as I am gearing up to go under the knife.

​I opened Pandora's box (in a mythological sense) a few years back. I can't unsee it, but it did help me a lot in unearthing my real identity which was also the time I discovered that this journey was essential to my survival.

My mom got me that necklace in Hawaii! I really like it. I also have one with a purple flower and a shell string, I like it a lot too but this one goes with more of my outfits. My brother has had that necklace for as long as I can remember. He's the musician in the family

Yaaay! Congratulations! I still pull out my letter and read it from time to time x)

Thanks for the tips! I have been emailing with Montreal so I will definitely do so to confirm that they have gotten the results. A hard copy doesn't sound like a bad idea.

Good for you for standing up for yourself. One day they'll realize that our blood is no different than anyone else.

What wonderful photos! You look gorgeous

Thanks ladies

I've spent the last few days alone with my thoughts and it's been good to clear my read - refocus on my goals. Work and some toxicity from people had really gotten to me. A little bit of hermitting and your kind words have done a lot to get me back on my feet again.

That's wonderful!

It took a little while for my co workers to adjust to my new name when I finally came out. For others it was no problem. The man who I have worked for directly for the past 4 years as his assistant is heavily Christian and though he took a while to come around for a long time he still called me by my last name, Sharkey, which was fine because that has been a lifelong nickname. Just a few months ago he started calling me Sharkette, which has totally stuck on set and I couldn't be happier about!

I was really apprehensive about using the ladies room originally. I used to sneak around set to a hidden bathroom with no gender designation. When I finally did get up the guts to go I found it to be a sanctuary. The women there had no problem with me and usually would give us a chance to chat - even if for a second - away from the busy set. I always, always hated using the mens room.

It's nice to hear they're joking around as well. My co workers do that too. In a way it kind of makes me feel special - and if there's anything I've learned about men since I've stopped trying to be one is that joking around is the best way they have to bond.

I'm happy for you! It seems like going back is going to be smooth :)

Good for you! Especially after a mentally draining day like the one before. Some people just need to make themselves feel better by blaming others for their problems.

I was very hesitant when I first went to see my psychologist (a transgender specialist). I'd seen councellors before but they didn't really listen. I was afraid of the same things, and maybe that I "wasn't trans enough". I got over my fear and I'm glad I did. She was so in tune with me and my situation it was the first time I thought "wow, this person really knows how to act towards me" and I was able to open up after a couple of sessions.

I hope yours is a good one, especially if you've had to jump through so many hoops to see them.