tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4413603525256803350.post3238627762779775838..comments2024-02-21T04:53:57.234-05:00Comments on Walking in Two Worlds: A Trans Therapist's Journey: Transitioning, Passing and StealthLauren Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03293724106380438921noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4413603525256803350.post-67571343230104204772011-12-11T16:14:20.253-05:002011-12-11T16:14:20.253-05:00I admire that, Katherinem and I really like your r...I admire that, Katherinem and I really like your response to the police officer. Instead of a long debate about what is gender and who is gendered, a succinct and concise statement!Lauren Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03293724106380438921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4413603525256803350.post-61525439609088168402011-12-10T21:44:56.339-05:002011-12-10T21:44:56.339-05:00All I ever ask for is to be treated with respect a...All I ever ask for is to be treated with respect as the woman that I am. You don't have to pretend you never knew me before, or that I was never identified as a male anytime in my life... just that this who I am now. I have never hidden who I am from anyone (in fact a police officer pulled me over today for speeding and when he asked if I was actually female... even after seeing the "F" on my license, I told him that yes I am.. but I was not always). Unlike many, I am not ashamed of who I was, and feel that all those years of misery and self-hate are what ultimately lead to the woman I am today. Why would I ever want to hide that?ForWhomTheBellTollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11868700822956460975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4413603525256803350.post-61500336360809844552011-12-10T21:43:38.538-05:002011-12-10T21:43:38.538-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.ForWhomTheBellTollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11868700822956460975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4413603525256803350.post-87404702439373702942011-12-10T20:16:28.884-05:002011-12-10T20:16:28.884-05:00Nikkicole! YOU DO?!! (horrors!!!!!) ;)Nikkicole! YOU DO?!! (horrors!!!!!) ;)Lauren Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03293724106380438921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4413603525256803350.post-38867854775932608612011-12-10T20:14:52.733-05:002011-12-10T20:14:52.733-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Lauren Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03293724106380438921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4413603525256803350.post-72130069131321165162011-12-10T20:07:05.145-05:002011-12-10T20:07:05.145-05:00Sherri, when I told mom about me being TS, I final...Sherri, when I told mom about me being TS, I finally told her that my desire to live as a woman was so strong, even when in college, that I would have been willing to give up my dream of becoming an engineer. I didn't transition because in 1971 I did not see it as being practical.<br /><br />(BTW, I do know how old you are)<br /><br />The funny thing about stealth for me is that when my book is done, my life of stealth, which I have lived for 59 years, will be gone - whether I transition fully or not. There's no way I would want to go from one life of stealth to another - it takes way too much energy! HugsNicole Amiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08934805513060343837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4413603525256803350.post-10901760215037431082011-12-10T15:30:52.971-05:002011-12-10T15:30:52.971-05:00Hiya Shirley! Thanks for weighing in! I agree with...Hiya Shirley! Thanks for weighing in! I agree with you, being comfortable financially will not take care of all of the unpleasant things and sad circumstances we face in life, but it does minimize much of the unhappy things we have to deal with!Lauren Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03293724106380438921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4413603525256803350.post-29304595566670193372011-12-10T15:27:54.116-05:002011-12-10T15:27:54.116-05:00Kevin, My own fear was the single most difficult t...Kevin, My own fear was the single most difficult to overcome. I am glad that I was able to face my own fear and not allow that to hold me back. I cant say I have mastered it perfectly, but as the saying goes, "Progress, not perfection".Lauren Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03293724106380438921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4413603525256803350.post-15543871684240578112011-12-10T15:14:28.480-05:002011-12-10T15:14:28.480-05:00Hello Sherry / I never worried about being "S...Hello Sherry / I never worried about being "Stealth" - except during the time I was stradling a double life - I was quite worried someone from work might see me, and I could have lost my job, at that time / For myself - I found money & finances to be the right answer for myself / There is no better insulator against the cruelty and sarcasim of most people - To reach a level of "Independance" on all levels of life - So that in my case - I dont give a damn !! - My mummy still love me - LOL !! / Love ya Kid - Stay happy & well - ShirleyShirleyhttp://www.tgaesthetics.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4413603525256803350.post-3517540459643741822011-12-10T14:39:22.425-05:002011-12-10T14:39:22.425-05:00Your blog has me very emotional. It makes me feel ...Your blog has me very emotional. It makes me feel like we could be sisters. i plan to read your blog over and over. i am still in stealth but more and more i know i have to move forward.Georgiakevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06861687345594733090noreply@blogger.com