As we say goodbye to 2024, let us look ahead to 2025 as a year of finding. What we find may be all we need or what we dream of as possibilities. Our journey is our own, yet it comes with similarities to the many who call this site home. This is where we come to find answers, to be inspired by others, and to be an inspiration. What we have to share helps so many others. We don’t necessarily see it happen. Not everyone is an active participant. Many are visitors who need to read what we have written, see the pictures posted, or follow along in conversations. It’s enough; enough for them. What they seek is the understanding that they aren’t alone.
Personally, I wish to thank all of you who have allowed me to share my thoughts with you in the many articles I have posted. Your comments are rewards that I look forward to reading and responding to. Writing is my therapy, as is sharing it. Some of you who have commented on the many posts should (And I am inviting you to do so! 😊) consider submitting your own article. There are editors on staff who can help with the flow and grammar, you only need to get it written down (500 words minimum and no longer than 1,200) and sent in. Sharing your story, your progression, your past, your victories, your tribulations, and your uncertainties benefits all of us. Those who comment add to the conversation, but those who are the readers or visitors are the ones most helped by what we share. It makes a difference!
If you have followed me, you know that I write about kindness to others and especially to ourselves. That will be my search this year, and hopefully, my mantra as I look to step out more. Please consider sharing some of your happenings with us. We stay away from politics, religion, hate, overt sexuality, and discrimination as themes. Think PG when writing. Share experiences: going out in public, coming out to a spouse, family, or friend, what we’ve learned from our past that we hope others might benefit from, helpful suggestions on how to do makeup, dress, find clothing and accessories, what has worked and what didn’t for you. Consider sharing the breakthroughs and the heartaches. Nothing is off the table as long as it has something to do with being a crossdresser or transgender. What it needs to be is personal and not fiction. There are other places that you can go to post fabrications. Go to Author/ New article to begin your submission.
If you have questions, please send me a PM. I hope to see one of your articles soon! May you have a wonderful year ahead!
Brina MacTavish
Managing Editor CDH/TGH
Happy New Year, Brina.Thanks for your invitation.
The year that just ended finally allowed me to share my experiences in two articles (Before I had limited myself to forums and poems) and I must confess that it was a wonderful experience. It helps me to grow up. The comments were very motivating, especially those who told me that my writings had served as inspiration. I had no idea that it could have that result. What I shared was a learning experience in my life and a need to communicate with the community. I want to express my deep gratitude to those who gave me feedback. I would also like to give a very special thanks to Stephanie Flowers, who, at the CDH meeting in Keystone, engaged me to write about my experience during the conference.
Your guidance, Brina, and April King's editing work were very valuable and contributed to making these articles better and successful.
I am very grateful to you. I look forward to sharing more experiences with my sisters.
I invite everyone to read or reread my articles and, if you wish, share your opinions with me.
Happy New Year Brina. I have almost finished my Voice Feminisation Therapy course, so a follow up to my article: Voice Feminisation Surgery, seems likely? No spoiler alert lol
Alex
