Have you asked yourself “Am I trans enough?” This is a particularly significant question for transgender people who waited until later in life to transition, or are only just now exploring their gender as adults. The standard narrative of “I knew since I was a child” and “I transitioned young” certainly is a feel good narrative. However, the alternative that turns out to be true for many, many people is that we knew something was wrong, but couldn’t understand what that something was. We went many years thinking that we were somehow wrong, and begrudgingly accepting that we were broken.
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Well, that was easy
13 Jun
Over the weekend, I discovered that I had a small chunk missing from the sidewall of the passenger side rear tire on my Nissan Sentra SE-R. Seeing as this is a performance car, the integrity of the tires is critical. So what’s my point? Continue reading
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Of friends, family, weddings, and backboards
25 AprRecently, I attended the wedding (“for all time” hand-fasting actually) of a couple who were more than mere friends. Barbara and I had known them for as many years as we had known each other. We had become close enough that we thought of them as family of choice, beyond mere friendship. Attending their wedding was a really big deal for me, in more ways than one. Continue reading
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The past few days have generally been looking up
8 FebLate Saturday night (11pm), I bought a car, a 2009 Nissan Sentra SE-R, in cherry red. It’s in great shape, and I got a good deal on it. Continue reading
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Coming out
15 JanI am slowly coming out to more of my friends, and close family I have not seen in a while. It’s scary not knowing how they will react. So far, those who have reacted at all have been accepting. Continue reading
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Another milestone under my belt
4 JanWell, that’s one more potentially uncomfortable conversation done. Continue reading
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Quite a day
28 DecWork slacked off around noon, so I decided to go ahead and get myself the Christmas present I decided on. I wanted a new hairstyle and color. My hair is now more in line with my natural color, though not quite as gray as I am naturally. No, no pictures yet. I’m just too worn out out to take a decent photo. (Believe me, I tried.) I think I like the new look, but it’s taking some getting used to. Continue reading
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An email to close friends
26 DecShared without further comment. Note: The COGIATI is generally considered junk science at this point.
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Announcement
13 MarI am finally able to admit to myself that I am transgendered. I am slowly coming out to various very close friends about my status. So far, those I have told have been quite supportive, with one particular exception, who shall remain nameless. B has been my most ardent supporter, and I am incredibly grateful that I have her in my life.
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Not exactly the typical male…
6 AugAccording to my browser history:
Likelihood of me being FEMALE is 99%
Likelihood of me being MALE is 1%
[Editor’s note: Seven months before I came out, even to myself…]
Adventures Of An Aging Trans Woman 