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By: Qamar Saeed Ul Zaman Bhatti

Qamar Saeed Ul Zaman Bhatti — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 05:45:00 +0000

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By: Ragina

Ragina — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:09:58 +0000

Hi Vicki, just a short comment about going to church dressed. I am Episcopalian and as you know, we are somewhat liberal in some ways as far as the LGBTG community is concerned. Although I haven’t gone to my church en femme as yet, I always have on panties and when the weather permits, pantyhose( I live in the Southeast, summers are definatly not for pantyhose). I believe that the church is accepting of all transgender people. God has made us all as unique and wonderful people, however, the older folks just don’t quite get that part of ” love thy neighbor as thyself “. My ultimate dream would be for all people to accept and understand all different points of view and lifestyles. Maybe then we can be ourselves and love OURSELVES as we are.

By: Meg

Meg — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:56:40 +0000

Re: church.

My synagogue had a gay rabbi for a number of years, and he even had his wedding in our sanctuary. They sponsor a booth at the DC pride parade. They say they’re LGBT friendly, and I’m often tempted to try them out on the “T”, but with family and many customers attending, I think that day will be in the future. Too bad. I’m not getting any younger.

By: Vanessa Law

Vanessa Law — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:12:47 +0000

Vicki, well said hon. I’ve started emailing some church’s I’m interested in to ask them if they accept transgender woman. I have in the back of my mind that I’m not ‘legitimate’ somehow if I’m not planning to go all the way. I know that it’s somewhat ridiculous because apart from a dose of hormones, and a few months movement/voice practice, I’m where I would be if I was transitioning.

I see you’ve emailed me already about going to church together – I’m game! Nothing like clinging to (or being dragged by) someone else to inspire confidence Being together, at least, we wouldn’t have to wonder whether we’re outed, since not too many 6′ woman travel in pairs.

By: Vanessa Law

Vanessa Law — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:09:31 +0000

Thanks Elizabeth, you’ve got it – individual challenge is how I intended it to come across. There is no ‘right sized closet’, only ‘right sized for me’. If you take it to extremes, well, the transsexual who claims they are now a woman and denies their transsexuality is in a closet of a different kind.

Interacting with other’s is tough. I’ve been working on my voice and mannerisms, but am still not 100% confident interacting with others. I’m working on it And you’re so right – you can’t buy that kind of fun!

Rogina – I hear what you’re saying, it took me almost an hour to get ready the other day. Phew. My daily makeup takes five minutes, but add breast forms and eye shadow and … it starts to add up quickly.

Meg – What a great way to start. You know that you’re looking your best, so one less worry!