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  • 30 Jul 2015
    Finally. That is the thought going through my head as I file the paperwork for a legal name change. It's been a long road and journey that is not only spectacular, but somewhat pathetic   I have waited so long for this my heart-beating faster and faster to the rhythm of my adreniline. I now wait another six weeks to see a judge, it's no big deal just routine. I am becoming me.
    993 Posted by katie wish
  • Finally. That is the thought going through my head as I file the paperwork for a legal name change. It's been a long road and journey that is not only spectacular, but somewhat pathetic   I have waited so long for this my heart-beating faster and faster to the rhythm of my adreniline. I now wait another six weeks to see a judge, it's no big deal just routine. I am becoming me.
    Jul 30, 2015 993
  • 28 Jun 2015
    Out
    I did it, I told my daughter! She received it very well and said it really made a lot make sense to her. I would have never believed that I could do this so fast! I am really happy! I feel like I don't know just happy! Thanks for all of your support. PS. My letter was real. I gave it to my daughter!
    1358 Posted by Jodie Yerington
  • Out
    I did it, I told my daughter! She received it very well and said it really made a lot make sense to her. I would have never believed that I could do this so fast! I am really happy! I feel like I don't know just happy! Thanks for all of your support. PS. My letter was real. I gave it to my daughter!
    Jun 28, 2015 1358
  • 27 Jun 2015
    Hello Everyone!   I want to thank you for all of your support!  I have updated my file to show who I really am.  I appologize for not doing that in the first place, but I was afraid...  So, you have 100% the real me from now on!!!    Today, I actually signed up for an LGBT group under my real name, close to home, but not home.  I still think some in my community will not accept me in a new way.  Unfortunately, I am in construction, a very mans environment where I have never really fit in.  Although, I am a good poker played, not literally, but in business.  So, they have had to put up with me.   Yesterday, after all of the celebrations about the supreme court ruling, I said so many positive things on FB thar I am sure some are wondering.  i kind of did that on purpose!  I also have been wearing more feminine clothes than ever before.   I am thinking about telling my daughter tomorrow.  I am scared, but I know she will be ok with it.  I feel like I have got to get over this hurdle so at least some understand what I am doing.  What do you think?   I am not sure if I can ever fully come out at home, but I think I can everywhere else.   I again thank all of you and hope that you are not too upset that I used a different name.   Also, my real picture in one of my favorite countries, Italy,  is sideways, and I cannot figure out how to turn it.   John Yerington
    851 Posted by Jodie Yerington
  • Hello Everyone!   I want to thank you for all of your support!  I have updated my file to show who I really am.  I appologize for not doing that in the first place, but I was afraid...  So, you have 100% the real me from now on!!!    Today, I actually signed up for an LGBT group under my real name, close to home, but not home.  I still think some in my community will not accept me in a new way.  Unfortunately, I am in construction, a very mans environment where I have never really fit in.  Although, I am a good poker played, not literally, but in business.  So, they have had to put up with me.   Yesterday, after all of the celebrations about the supreme court ruling, I said so many positive things on FB thar I am sure some are wondering.  i kind of did that on purpose!  I also have been wearing more feminine clothes than ever before.   I am thinking about telling my daughter tomorrow.  I am scared, but I know she will be ok with it.  I feel like I have got to get over this hurdle so at least some understand what I am doing.  What do you think?   I am not sure if I can ever fully come out at home, but I think I can everywhere else.   I again thank all of you and hope that you are not too upset that I used a different name.   Also, my real picture in one of my favorite countries, Italy,  is sideways, and I cannot figure out how to turn it.   John Yerington
    Jun 27, 2015 851
  • 26 Jun 2015
    We can all celebrate on this wonderful day with same sex marriage legalized in the United States!  That means trans people can also marry however we want!  I think it also means that we are all more accepted by society.  I know that I will come out at some point.  This is really good news to be accepted!  We should all drink a glass of wine to celebrate!!!!!!
    989 Posted by Jodie Yerington
  • We can all celebrate on this wonderful day with same sex marriage legalized in the United States!  That means trans people can also marry however we want!  I think it also means that we are all more accepted by society.  I know that I will come out at some point.  This is really good news to be accepted!  We should all drink a glass of wine to celebrate!!!!!!
    Jun 26, 2015 989
  • 19 Jun 2015
    Confused?  Who am I?    I am a man who should have been born a girl.  As a child I did not like boy play.  I preferred girl’s styles.  I believe that I was more mature at an early age reading a lot like girls.  I lived in a neighborhood of boys (most of whom ended up gay) and girls who played nice.  We did play with legos and trains; but we also played house and did crafts.  We never played rough boy sports.  My first bad boy experience was baseball.  I could not pitch, hit, throw, and I was afraid of the ball.  I eventually quit and went back to playing with the neighbors.  In third grade, I switched schools and suddenly was confronted with school sports.  Many of the girls were better than me.  However, I was a top student and very organized.   I was an avid reader including reading all of the Little House on the Prairie books written from Laura’s point of view.  I could not play boys sports and struggled to fit in with groups of boys.  For example at summer camp, I escaped boy things and spent all of my time doing crafts.  I did not fit in at camp.  In Junior High, gym was my most hated class.  I was teased and could not do any sports very well.  I had a kid who picked on me every day throwing punches at me.  I did not know what to do.  It went on for months.  Eventually, I fought him to a draw and it ended.  I also quit getting good grades in order to fit in for three disasterous years.  I am confident that this never would have happened if I had been able to be a girl.  In ninth grade, I decided to overcome my obstacles by playing football.  I was of course too small.   I could not do this flip thing so even the coaches laughed at me while they made me try do it over and over.  I did not quit.  Later, in high school I adapted managing to fit in as a male, but was never really popular because I was not masculine enough.  Dating was a nightmare.  I hated to be the one to ask girls out and be rejected, oh to have been the girl instead!  Art was my favorite class where I sat with girls as equals.  When I read the Diary of Ann Frank, I thought that I really could relate to her feelings as a girl.  When I read books with a female as the main character, I am that character.  It also turned out that my best friend growing up was gay, another escape from boy play. I have always wanted to look like a girl.  In seventh grade, we went to Mexica and I got a silver necklace.  I remember liking to wear it because it made me feel more like a girl.  In high school, I tried to fit in by dressing nicer and looking better, blowing my hair dry, etc.   I wore boy cloths; but I remember looking at girls color combinations and comparing myself and matching them.  In college, I bought a white hoody for myself because I liked the way it looked on girls; after I got it I felt good looking more like a girl.  No one knew.  Even now I like to lose weight because it is healthier; but it also makes me feel more like a girl; and I like that! Eventually, I dated.  I found more success with girls by being more like a girl.  I had a serious girlfriend in college.  We did everything together.   Again, we were both doing female things, cooking, etc. I lived by myself after college for many years and became self sufficient doing traditional male and female jobs.  Later, I got married and had kids.  We had a good relationship for a few years.  After that,  we lost interest in each other. Since that time we have raised our daughters.  I am their Dad, but I am not sure if I am not a Mom too?  I have cooked, cleaned, done their laundry made their school lunches, breakfasts, driven them all over, etc.  I have worked out of my house for the last 20 years.  My life is like a stay at home mom except I also do many business things.  When I think of it, I have already adopted a female lifestyle except I don’t dress the part. I paid a severe price for my divorce and have been scared ever since.   But, even with women who I like, I am not sure about my sexual attraction to them.  So, I thought that I might be gay since I am attracted to one part of the male body.  I then started examining it further taking sexuality tests.  I realized that I am not attracted to men at all except one very important part. When I examined it further, I realized that I am also transgender because I feel more like a girl.  But, I have not felt the need to change my sex so far.  I am trying to figure this out.  I am thinking that I would be happy with a transgender women.  But, I don’t know for sure. I am really happy that I am figuring this out.  We all have to be who we are.  I have been successful in my career.  I think that part of my success came from the adversity of being a male early in my life.  I became tough.  I have done well and am creative with business.  In my wildest thoughts until now I never attributed it to my really being a girl.  But, I think that there is something to that.  I need to think about it more.  Go Girls Go!   What do you think?
    1130 Posted by Jodie Yerington
  • Confused?  Who am I?    I am a man who should have been born a girl.  As a child I did not like boy play.  I preferred girl’s styles.  I believe that I was more mature at an early age reading a lot like girls.  I lived in a neighborhood of boys (most of whom ended up gay) and girls who played nice.  We did play with legos and trains; but we also played house and did crafts.  We never played rough boy sports.  My first bad boy experience was baseball.  I could not pitch, hit, throw, and I was afraid of the ball.  I eventually quit and went back to playing with the neighbors.  In third grade, I switched schools and suddenly was confronted with school sports.  Many of the girls were better than me.  However, I was a top student and very organized.   I was an avid reader including reading all of the Little House on the Prairie books written from Laura’s point of view.  I could not play boys sports and struggled to fit in with groups of boys.  For example at summer camp, I escaped boy things and spent all of my time doing crafts.  I did not fit in at camp.  In Junior High, gym was my most hated class.  I was teased and could not do any sports very well.  I had a kid who picked on me every day throwing punches at me.  I did not know what to do.  It went on for months.  Eventually, I fought him to a draw and it ended.  I also quit getting good grades in order to fit in for three disasterous years.  I am confident that this never would have happened if I had been able to be a girl.  In ninth grade, I decided to overcome my obstacles by playing football.  I was of course too small.   I could not do this flip thing so even the coaches laughed at me while they made me try do it over and over.  I did not quit.  Later, in high school I adapted managing to fit in as a male, but was never really popular because I was not masculine enough.  Dating was a nightmare.  I hated to be the one to ask girls out and be rejected, oh to have been the girl instead!  Art was my favorite class where I sat with girls as equals.  When I read the Diary of Ann Frank, I thought that I really could relate to her feelings as a girl.  When I read books with a female as the main character, I am that character.  It also turned out that my best friend growing up was gay, another escape from boy play. I have always wanted to look like a girl.  In seventh grade, we went to Mexica and I got a silver necklace.  I remember liking to wear it because it made me feel more like a girl.  In high school, I tried to fit in by dressing nicer and looking better, blowing my hair dry, etc.   I wore boy cloths; but I remember looking at girls color combinations and comparing myself and matching them.  In college, I bought a white hoody for myself because I liked the way it looked on girls; after I got it I felt good looking more like a girl.  No one knew.  Even now I like to lose weight because it is healthier; but it also makes me feel more like a girl; and I like that! Eventually, I dated.  I found more success with girls by being more like a girl.  I had a serious girlfriend in college.  We did everything together.   Again, we were both doing female things, cooking, etc. I lived by myself after college for many years and became self sufficient doing traditional male and female jobs.  Later, I got married and had kids.  We had a good relationship for a few years.  After that,  we lost interest in each other. Since that time we have raised our daughters.  I am their Dad, but I am not sure if I am not a Mom too?  I have cooked, cleaned, done their laundry made their school lunches, breakfasts, driven them all over, etc.  I have worked out of my house for the last 20 years.  My life is like a stay at home mom except I also do many business things.  When I think of it, I have already adopted a female lifestyle except I don’t dress the part. I paid a severe price for my divorce and have been scared ever since.   But, even with women who I like, I am not sure about my sexual attraction to them.  So, I thought that I might be gay since I am attracted to one part of the male body.  I then started examining it further taking sexuality tests.  I realized that I am not attracted to men at all except one very important part. When I examined it further, I realized that I am also transgender because I feel more like a girl.  But, I have not felt the need to change my sex so far.  I am trying to figure this out.  I am thinking that I would be happy with a transgender women.  But, I don’t know for sure. I am really happy that I am figuring this out.  We all have to be who we are.  I have been successful in my career.  I think that part of my success came from the adversity of being a male early in my life.  I became tough.  I have done well and am creative with business.  In my wildest thoughts until now I never attributed it to my really being a girl.  But, I think that there is something to that.  I need to think about it more.  Go Girls Go!   What do you think?
    Jun 19, 2015 1130
  • 14 Jun 2015
    I know it is dangerous to self medicate. This is the only option I have. I accept the risks. If I lose a leg due to DVD, it is okay. If I die, I accept ( this is better than the torture I am in now). I have studied all this. Where can I get hrt without going to see a psychologist. I am desperate.
    875 Posted by Travis Smith
  • I know it is dangerous to self medicate. This is the only option I have. I accept the risks. If I lose a leg due to DVD, it is okay. If I die, I accept ( this is better than the torture I am in now). I have studied all this. Where can I get hrt without going to see a psychologist. I am desperate.
    Jun 14, 2015 875
  • 07 Jun 2015
    You don't have to empty the bottle down the sink, squeezing your nose to deflect the foul smell. If, at some point in the cooking process, the dish I am preparing involves simmering, I use a corked wine ( if regretfully available ).Trichloroanisole (TCA) is responsible for' cork-taint,' creates the foul-smelling situation, and the smell gets worse on contact with air. The above compound is eradicated simply by steaming. 5% of supermarket wines are still contaminated; but, new cork making processes and quality control are steadily reducing the problem, in Portugal. I still use a good wine for cooking, usually: my rule is it has to be priced at £6 or more ( not that much more ). So, enjoy and use what otherwise would have been a waste of money.
  • You don't have to empty the bottle down the sink, squeezing your nose to deflect the foul smell. If, at some point in the cooking process, the dish I am preparing involves simmering, I use a corked wine ( if regretfully available ).Trichloroanisole (TCA) is responsible for' cork-taint,' creates the foul-smelling situation, and the smell gets worse on contact with air. The above compound is eradicated simply by steaming. 5% of supermarket wines are still contaminated; but, new cork making processes and quality control are steadily reducing the problem, in Portugal. I still use a good wine for cooking, usually: my rule is it has to be priced at £6 or more ( not that much more ). So, enjoy and use what otherwise would have been a waste of money.
    Jun 07, 2015 1439
  • 22 May 2015
    Hey everyone, My name is Laurel. I am a 23yr old mtf trans girl. I came to this site hoping to find friends, wisdom, encouragement, and to provide the same. I think it can be very difficult to find trans friends for most people. It's hard to escape the "tranny chasers" and most of us are scared of how we look, sound, and we worry about being outed. But I'm tired of being afraid. I'm in the U. S. Military and because of that I cannot be very open about being trans or start hrt. That bothered me in the beginning but now I see it as an opportunity. I have been forced to pace myself and it had brought me strength and clarity. The world can be dangerous for us, and I know many of you know that much better than I do. But I am not going to hide away. We are here and we are real people. I'm not an activist, but I am free and I think it would benefit all of us to let go of our fear. Easier said than done right? I have a philosophy that I have lived by most of my life and all of my adult life. Stick to your guns on every decision you make, and make that decision with confidence in yourself. I have made some stupid decisions but I stood by them and faced the consequences with an open mind and humility. You make choices for yourself and you must stand by them. I have chosen to make my body mirror my soul and I will stand by that, no matter the cost. I encourage all of you to stand with me because I stand with you! We can surround each other with all the love and support we will ever need. Together, we are strong. That's why I am here. I love and respect you all! -Laurel
    1164 Posted by Kira B
  • By Kira B
    Hey everyone, My name is Laurel. I am a 23yr old mtf trans girl. I came to this site hoping to find friends, wisdom, encouragement, and to provide the same. I think it can be very difficult to find trans friends for most people. It's hard to escape the "tranny chasers" and most of us are scared of how we look, sound, and we worry about being outed. But I'm tired of being afraid. I'm in the U. S. Military and because of that I cannot be very open about being trans or start hrt. That bothered me in the beginning but now I see it as an opportunity. I have been forced to pace myself and it had brought me strength and clarity. The world can be dangerous for us, and I know many of you know that much better than I do. But I am not going to hide away. We are here and we are real people. I'm not an activist, but I am free and I think it would benefit all of us to let go of our fear. Easier said than done right? I have a philosophy that I have lived by most of my life and all of my adult life. Stick to your guns on every decision you make, and make that decision with confidence in yourself. I have made some stupid decisions but I stood by them and faced the consequences with an open mind and humility. You make choices for yourself and you must stand by them. I have chosen to make my body mirror my soul and I will stand by that, no matter the cost. I encourage all of you to stand with me because I stand with you! We can surround each other with all the love and support we will ever need. Together, we are strong. That's why I am here. I love and respect you all! -Laurel
    May 22, 2015 1164
  • 07 May 2015
    Hi    Ive Recently just signed up to become a member and this is my first Blog, Ive tried doing some reasearch and lot of googling but not getting the answers i need.    Ive Just Turned 30, Lived in Denial for Most of life, hoping it was just cross dressing, and even supressed by feeling and urges for at least 4 years.    But it all bulit up this year and exploded. ive come clean to my partner, who thought i was just a cross dresser and told her it goes much deeper. unfortantly im not lucky to have a supporting partner, who can appcept this?  I bet a  lot of women couldnt, which i understand, but doesnt help me.    Being in denial i thought having children would cure my feelings, i know its very selfish of me, but at the time, that was not my intensions.    My Daughters are 4 and 5 years of age and i love them more than anything.  (i ways say i wish i started transitioning earlyer, but im glad i did not as i would not have my girls)    My Partner has told me its crule and unfair to my daughters if i decide to go a head and transition she has also told me they would pciked on and bullied at school and would take them away from me, as i would be a freak and a pervert..    I have this whole lot of extra bagage, i dont need right now,  but i can not carry on living a lie any more, ive deiced to carry on with my transition, behind my partners back, she has not left me any choice in the matter - i tried to be honest (just say i can spend more time with my children)   Ive Been to see my GP which has know idea about it all, who then refereded me to a counsiling assement, which was 2 weeks ago, who has now refered me to a specialst psychiatrist which im waiting for First Appointment - Which will not come soon enough.    Say are there any other Transexuals Male to Femal who have young children who could share some thoughts what they would go through? is it possible to keep a family unit togther?    also interested in some information on my next steps with the psychiatrist, ive read you to see them at least 2 or 3 times before start HRT    Any way, i hope you enjoy reading my first blog    Danielle
    1655 Posted by Danielle Cawthorne
  • Hi    Ive Recently just signed up to become a member and this is my first Blog, Ive tried doing some reasearch and lot of googling but not getting the answers i need.    Ive Just Turned 30, Lived in Denial for Most of life, hoping it was just cross dressing, and even supressed by feeling and urges for at least 4 years.    But it all bulit up this year and exploded. ive come clean to my partner, who thought i was just a cross dresser and told her it goes much deeper. unfortantly im not lucky to have a supporting partner, who can appcept this?  I bet a  lot of women couldnt, which i understand, but doesnt help me.    Being in denial i thought having children would cure my feelings, i know its very selfish of me, but at the time, that was not my intensions.    My Daughters are 4 and 5 years of age and i love them more than anything.  (i ways say i wish i started transitioning earlyer, but im glad i did not as i would not have my girls)    My Partner has told me its crule and unfair to my daughters if i decide to go a head and transition she has also told me they would pciked on and bullied at school and would take them away from me, as i would be a freak and a pervert..    I have this whole lot of extra bagage, i dont need right now,  but i can not carry on living a lie any more, ive deiced to carry on with my transition, behind my partners back, she has not left me any choice in the matter - i tried to be honest (just say i can spend more time with my children)   Ive Been to see my GP which has know idea about it all, who then refereded me to a counsiling assement, which was 2 weeks ago, who has now refered me to a specialst psychiatrist which im waiting for First Appointment - Which will not come soon enough.    Say are there any other Transexuals Male to Femal who have young children who could share some thoughts what they would go through? is it possible to keep a family unit togther?    also interested in some information on my next steps with the psychiatrist, ive read you to see them at least 2 or 3 times before start HRT    Any way, i hope you enjoy reading my first blog    Danielle
    May 07, 2015 1655