I experienced probably the most important epiphany in my life a few nights back. I’d spent all day running around on a hot, 90+ degree day, running errands, and checking in on a couple of sick friends. When I got home, it was late; I was beat, tired, and hurting. There is a...
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When I first thought of sharing my CD experience in written form, I must admit it was overwhelming to consider it as practical, let alone relevant. One’s personal experience is just that… essentially “personal” and not necessarily universal. And yet, there are many “com...
One does not usually volunteer to get their throat cut. Still less would they actually pay to have it done! Yesterday (Jan. 31) was such a day for me, though. To cut to the chase, I underwent chondrolaryngoplasty, a.k.a., a tracheal shave or Adam’s Apple reduction. I have b...
This article is for those of you who don’t have enough shoes, dresses, jewelry, wigs, makeup, or really anything tagged as feminine. In other words, all of us… (I realize that many here are far better at being out in public shopping but wanted to offer some help to those ...
This article is part of one that I originally wrote for the River City Gems Group in Sacramento during International Transgender Day of Visibility in 2020. Today in Wisconsin as I proof this article it is 20 degrees with some drifting snow but soon it will be hot again and maybe ...
Apologies for the clickbait title, but let’s be real: this topic remains a preoccupation for most non-cis-gendered folk whenever leaving the house is a consideration. The prevailing wisdom these days generally stresses the importance of “you doing you” and not giving a rat�...
I learned long ago that I’m never going to be 5’6” and 120 pounds and fit into a size 6 (or smaller sized) dress. My hair isn’t going to glow and be long, my complexion to die for, or my bust the envy of women and men alike. I’m never going to be able to wear all the be...
A spirit animal is characterized as a teacher or messenger that comes in the form of an animal and has a personal relationship to an individual. Other names might be animal guides, spirit helpers, spirit allies, power animals, or animal helpers. It is believed that you do not cho...
After my years of denial, I realized the truth. It came after being dressed (very convincingly, I might add) by girls I worked with for a party. I loved being female. The next phase was how to deal with it. By now, my circumstances led me to rent a place of my own where I could b...
A few months ago, I went to court to testify as part of my job. When I came out full-time, the legal counsel for where I work sent out a memo to all Prosecuting offices in our area, informing them of the name change and everything. I had no trouble testifying. Sometimes, it can b...
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