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(@finallyfiona)
    Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Joined: 1 year ago

What a difference a year makes.

Today, December 30th is the anniversary of my male self joining Crossdresser Heaven.

On reflection, I think this has been the single most significant action that I've ever taken. I'm not sure I would ever have believed how much my life could change in a year as a result and yet, amazingly, remain so much the same. Let alone that it was about to happen to me.

I won't repeat my story here: so much has happened in the last year, and I've written about it in a lot of detail in various forum threads and posts, which you're welcome to read and reply to. It's all available through my profile.

But events have somehow conspired to bring me back to much the same place in my life where I started out a year ago. Except now, although I'm still living as myself just as much as I was then, there's a difference.

I'm not my male self any more. I'm living as a woman. I am Fiona. And it's the best thing that's ever happened to me 🙂

It's all because of this place.  I've said it in several replies on introduction threads, but without the support and encouragement of my sisters here at CDH, I'm quite sure I wouldn't ever have been able to make that change.  I just want to say a simple thank you, to everyone I've chatted with, on threads, in PM or in my occasional forays into the live chatroom.  And to send my love to my special sisters, whom I've met and spent such wonderful times with.  All of you really have made a girl very happy 🙂

Hugs,
Fiona xxx

 

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Duchess
(@reallylauren)
Joined: 3 years ago

Noble Member     Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Posts: 1225

@finallyfiona Hi Fiona, may I wish you a very joyous first year anniversary, enjoy girlfriend!

Hugs,

Ms. Lauren M

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(@finallyfiona)
Joined: 1 year ago

    Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Posts: 1451

@reallylauren Thank you so much Lauren!  It's been a good day, I had a girly bath this morning and went out after lunch to see my Aunt a couple of hours away, to have dinner in her kitchen.  Picked my partner and her daughter up from the airport and dropped them off home on the way back, home in time for a cup of tea and the last mince pie 🙂

Hugs,
Fiona xxx

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Managing Ambassador
(@lizk)
Joined: 5 years ago

Illustrious Member     North County San Diego, California, United States of America
Posts: 3850

@finallyfiona 

Posted by: @finallyfiona

And to send my love to my special sisters, whom I've met and spent such wonderful times with.

Congratulations Fluff!    You are chosen family.  Sending lots of love.  Let's raise a glass to the memories we'll make in 2025!

Liz xx

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(@finallyfiona)
Joined: 1 year ago

    Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Posts: 1451

@lizk And the best bit is, we will make more memories in 2025 🙂

Hugs,
Fluff xxx

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Lady
(@sunnyday)
Joined: 2 years ago

Estimable Member     Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Posts: 139

@finallyfiona - it's good to hear you are happy. I hope we get the opportunity to meet at some point in the future.

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(@finallyfiona)
Joined: 1 year ago

    Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Posts: 1451

@sunnyday Thank you Alli - I'd like that to happen too 🙂

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Lady
(@astridt)
Joined: 2 months ago

Estimable Member     London, United Kingdom
Posts: 92

@finallyfiona Happy Anniversary Fiona! It is inspiring to read that in a year so much is possible, but it takes a lot of courage to actually do it! Love, Astrid 

 

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(@finallyfiona)
Joined: 1 year ago

    Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Posts: 1451

@astridt Thank you Astrid, but you'd be surprised how little courage was really needed in the end, so much of it was just doing what felt right.  Hugs, Fiona xxx

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Lady
(@astridt)
Joined: 2 months ago

Estimable Member     London, United Kingdom
Posts: 92

@finallyfiona, your answer shows that you've completed the inner transition as well ♥️

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(@finallyfiona)
Joined: 1 year ago

    Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Posts: 1451

@astridt I've just remembered where I made that comment, I'm so pleased it's had an effect!  And that's such a nice thing to say in reply, thank you, I'm quite touched 😊 xxx

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Lady
(@astridt)
Joined: 2 months ago

Estimable Member     London, United Kingdom
Posts: 92

@finallyfiona yes, what you said resounded in me

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Managing Ambassador
(@bellaz76)
Joined: 4 months ago

Prominent Member     London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Posts: 349

@finallyfiona love this ! Happy one year anniversary to you and here's a 🥂 to Finally Fiona 😍so happy to be here too and meet you and all the other wonderful ladies on their journeys .... I wonder what might be different in our lives when we reach out 1 year CDH anniversary. It certainly changes lives 🥰

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(@finallyfiona)
Joined: 1 year ago

    Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Posts: 1451

@bellaz76 @victoria117 Oh it certainly does hon 🙂  Lovely to meet you too, looking forward to seeing what the future brings for you both!

Hugs,
Fiona xxx

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Baroness
(@annaredhead)
Joined: 11 months ago

Famed Member     Cornwall, United Kingdom
Posts: 1807

@finallyfiona What a fabulous adventure and year it has been for you. It's been great reading your story and seeing your photos.

Hugs,

 

Anna xx

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(@finallyfiona)
Joined: 1 year ago

    Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Posts: 1451

@annaredhead Thank you Anna 🙂  That's very kind of you to say.  But my photos are nowhere near as good as some of yours!

Hugs,
Fiona xxx

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Ambassador
(@alexina)
Joined: 1 year ago

Illustrious Member     Fife, United Kingdom
Posts: 2181

@finallyfiona 

Many many congratulations and thanks, Fluff. Congrats for what you've achieved, and thanks for what you've inspired in others! I know you have cos I'm one of those so inspired and I'm honoured to call you my friend.

I look forward to sharing more adventures in 2025🍸😊.

Hugs back.

Allie xxx

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(@finallyfiona)
Joined: 1 year ago

    Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Posts: 1451

@alexina Awwww, Allie honey you've rather put a lump in a girl's throat 😊  That's so lovely of you 🙂  But the honour is all mine, I insist! ❤️  I know we're not even in 2025 yet, but why am I kind of wishing nearly all of the first three months away?  Can't wait!

Love,
Fluff xxx

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(@lauren114)
Joined: 2 years ago

Noble Member     Delaware, United States of America
Posts: 1199

@finallyfiona Congratulations Fiona!  Your presence here and contributions to the forum topics make them so much more interesting and relevant for me.  Enjoy your future here!

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(@finallyfiona)
Joined: 1 year ago

    Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Posts: 1451

@lauren114 Thank you Lauren 🙂   I keep thinking, are our situations not quite similar?  I'd like to hope that my future here will include getting to know you.  Hugs, Fiona xxx

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Lady
(@harriette)
Joined: 2 years ago

Illustrious Member     Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 4006

@finallyfiona Happy Anniversary, Fiona!

There is strength in numbers and you are part of our strength.

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(@finallyfiona)
Joined: 1 year ago

    Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Posts: 1451

@harriette Thank you Harriette 🙂

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Duchess Annual
(@firefly)
Joined: 7 years ago

Noble Member     Panama, Panama, Panama
Posts: 1117

@finallyfiona Congratulations! It is a real pleasure to have you here at CDH. 

A big hug, 

Gisela 

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(@finallyfiona)
Joined: 1 year ago

    Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Posts: 1451

@firefly Gisela, thank you so much! 🙂  Big hugs right back 🤗

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Ambassador
(@lucyb112)
Joined: 2 years ago

Noble Member     Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Posts: 1005

@finallyfiona 

Well that certainly has been a year to remember hasn’t it Fluff?

I hate to use the ‘J’ word, but if it applies to anyone, then I think it certainly applies to you.

I’m really glad to have shared some of it with you, and I’m so pleased that you’re as happy as you are. 

Monster Hugs

Lucy xx

 

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(@finallyfiona)
Joined: 1 year ago

    Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Posts: 1451

@lucyb112 Thank you Loos!  2024 has been the year that changed my life ... or is that, the year that my life changed?  Either way, it's changed very much for the better 🙂  I think I might be due a 'quiet' 2025 now, don't you think?  I wonder if it'll happen!  

Anyway, huge hugs to you my lovely, have a very Happy New Year celebrations and here's wishing you health and happiness throughout 2025 🙂

Love,
Fluff xxx

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Guest
(@Anonymous 97944)
Joined: 6 months ago

Reputable Member
Posts: 319

@finallyfiona 

You are an inspiration to me, Fiona.  Each day is another step in my progression.  I am happy with the direction of my life.  Constraining me only are the ties of adult children.  Although I am already 68, I'm in no rush, and with the passage of time I will discover which paths will work out and which ones will not.  I don't anticipate that I will be overcome with regrets of what I didn't do, and yet I'm confident if there were no immediate family, I would physically transition without hesitation.

xoxo,

Dani

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(@finallyfiona)
Joined: 1 year ago

    Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Posts: 1451

@danikiss22 Dani, I'm touched that my story has affected you.  I wish you all the joy and good luck as you progress.

Big hugs,
Fiona xxx

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Lady
(@jillannquinn)
Joined: 4 years ago

Noble Member     Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Posts: 627

@finallyfiona  Happy first anniversary, Fiona. I'm so very happy for you! It has been a wonderful experience just reading your stories, so much so in fact, that I felt that I was right there with you every high heeled step of the way. And I wish you all the blessings, joy and happiness you could ever want!

Hugs, Jill

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(@finallyfiona)
Joined: 1 year ago

    Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Posts: 1451

@jillannquinn Awww, Jill that's so sweet of you to say!  Thank you honey 🙂  And right back at you too, you deserve it.

Hugs,
Fiona xxx

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Lady
(@jillannquinn)
Joined: 4 years ago

Noble Member     Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Posts: 627

@finallyfiona Thank you, dear.

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Baroness Annual
(@fembecky)
Joined: 5 years ago

Noble Member     Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Posts: 602

@finallyfiona 

Yes, what a wonderful year 😀 . I bet that this time last year there was no way you could have ever imagined all that the year would bring, which makes me wonder what your year ahead might bring? None of us can predict the future of course, but I wish you all the best for another wonderful year.

'Till we meet again, love and hugs, Rebecca x

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(@finallyfiona)
Joined: 1 year ago

    Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Posts: 1451

@fembecky You're absolutely right Rebecca I had no idea what might happen and certainly didn't imagine this!  But meeting you and the other girls has been a real highlight 🙂  I'll be hoping that the coming year is going to be rather more settled, I think!

Love & hugs,
Fluff xxx

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(@aliceunderwire)
Illustrious Member     Near Burlington, Vermont, United States of America
Joined: 5 years ago

Hi Fiona,

Happy first year anniversary!

Alice

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(@finallyfiona)
Joined: 1 year ago

    Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Posts: 1451

@aliceunderwire Thank you Alice 🙂

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Managing Ambassador
(@melodeescarlet)
Famed Member     DC/Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
Joined: 2 years ago

@finallyfiona Congratulations! I'm thrilled for you and for the journey you've made, and look forward to Year 2 of your exploration! 

xo Melodee

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(@finallyfiona)
Joined: 1 year ago

    Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Posts: 1451

@melodeescarlet Thank you Melodee honey 🙂   I'm rather wondering what Year 2 might bring!  

Love,
Fluff xxx

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Posts: 610
(@caroline2k)
Noble Member     Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Joined: 2 years ago

Congratulations Fiona! I wish you all the best for your ongoing blossoming 🥰

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(@finallyfiona)
Joined: 1 year ago

    Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Posts: 1451

@caroline2k Thank you Caroline, that's an attractive-sounding future 🙂

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Hostess
(@cdsue)
Famed Member     Delaware, United States of America
Joined: 5 years ago

Fiona -

Happy Anniversary, may you enjoy many more years here

XOXO
Suzanne

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(@finallyfiona)
Joined: 1 year ago

    Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Posts: 1451

@cdsue Suzanne, thank you 🙂  I certainly hope to be here for a good while to come!

Fiona xxx

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Duchess
(@joannat)
Reputable Member     Gwynedd, United Kingdom
Joined: 4 months ago

Happy Anniversary, lovely! 

Joanna 💕

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(@finallyfiona)
Joined: 1 year ago

    Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Posts: 1451

@joannat Thank you Joanna 🙂

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 Erin
Princess
(@erinb)
Noble Member     Ohio, United States of America
Joined: 5 months ago

Happy Anniversary 🍾 Fiona 

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(@finallyfiona)
Joined: 1 year ago

    Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Posts: 1451

@erinb It was a good day - thank you Erin 🙂

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 Erin
Princess
(@erinb)
Joined: 5 months ago

Noble Member     Ohio, United States of America
Posts: 1164

@finallyfiona 🤗

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Baroness Annual
(@d44)
Famed Member     New York, United States of America
Joined: 5 years ago

It has been a joy watching you blossom over the last 12 months Fluff. Congratulations on your first year here and we look forward to many more. 

It's amazing when you look at the number of lives that have been impacted by being a member of CDH, isn't it? This is truly a very special place.

I wish you a happy, healthy 2025.

Love,

Fiona ❤️ 

 

 

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(@finallyfiona)
Joined: 1 year ago

    Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Posts: 1451

@d44

Allie @alexina spoke about taking inspiration from my journey this year.  In turn Fiona, your example is one that has most inspired me.  Thank you for your friendship, indeed for your very presence here, which has allowed me to see your footsteps to follow.  Knowing I wasn't the only one in my situation was a large part of my inner reassurance as my life changed, that it was all right for me. 

This is indeed a special place.  It's special because we all make it special for each other 🙂

Love & hugs,
Fluff xxx

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Baroness Annual
(@d44)
Joined: 5 years ago

Famed Member     New York, United States of America
Posts: 1790

@finallyfiona Thank you for your very kind words my dear. They are greatly appreciated.

❤️ Fiona ❤️ 

 

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Duchess Annual
(@robertaf)
Noble Member     Louisiana, United States of America
Joined: 5 years ago

Happy anniversary girlfriend, CDH has helped so many of us become who we wanted to be.

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Topic starter
(@finallyfiona)
    Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Joined: 1 year ago

Thank you Roberta 🙂  CDH has helped me find who I wanted to be as well as helping me take that journey.   A place like no other 😊 

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(@rebeccabaxter)
    Cornwall, United Kingdom
Joined: 1 year ago

Nothing I can say that hasn't already been said. One day I hope to meet you and we can discuss our similar timescales but our wildly different outcomes.

I truly hope all goes well for you—and all of us—in this coming year.

Hugs

Becca

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(@finallyfiona)
Joined: 1 year ago

    Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Posts: 1451

@rebeccabaxter Becca, thank you lovely 🙂  I'd like that day to happen, too.  There needs to be an Editor's conference 🙂 lol

Best wishes for the next year to you too 😊 

Fluff xxx

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(@rebeccabaxter)
Joined: 1 year ago

    Cornwall, United Kingdom
Posts: 1304

@finallyfiona It would be a small conference Wink Tongue Out

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Duchess
(@gracepal)
Noble Member     South Carolina, United States of America
Joined: 5 months ago

Wishing you nothing but happiness, success and safe travels on your journey Fiona. Happy New Year girl!

Only hugs for my friend Fluff🥰

GP

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(@finallyfiona)
Joined: 1 year ago

    Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Posts: 1451

@gracepal Grace, thank you my dear 🙂  A somewhat belated Happy New Year to you, too!  May 2025 bring you much joy 😊 

Hugs,
Fluff xxx

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Duchess
(@gracepal)
Joined: 5 months ago

Noble Member     South Carolina, United States of America
Posts: 1014

@finallyfiona Stay fluffy my friend!🥰

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Lady
(@stephanieann)
Honorable Member     Northern California, California, United States of America
Joined: 2 months ago

🎄🎄🎄 Hi Fiona    ,   Congratulations  gurl 

Huggs 

Stephanie👠 

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(@finallyfiona)
Joined: 1 year ago

    Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Posts: 1451

@stephanieann Thank you Stephanie!  Hugs, Fiona xxx

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Lady
(@stephanieann)
Joined: 2 months ago

Honorable Member     Northern California, California, United States of America
Posts: 458

@finallyfiona 

Your Most Most Welcome , Fiona   

You done amazing for yourself Gurl     

lov all you beautiful pics 

Huggs Back

Stephanie👠

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