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Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by Tracy Lord, Jul 26, 2011.

  1. Tracy Lord

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    ...that in one fell swoop I went from being a member of the most privileged class in American society (straight white male) to one of the most despised (boy who wishes he were a girl).

    ...that, in spite of the above, I am far less worried about rejection by other people than when I was a member of that most privileged class.

    I have never, ever in my life, walked down the street with as much self-confidence and less anxiety than I have in the last week. It's quite something to know who you are and where you fit in in the world. And it's even more amazing to actually like yourself!

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    I've loved watching you discover yourself since you joined! I think it's pretty inspiring, so thanks for sharing it with us all along the way! :slight_smile:
     
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    As I lived in self-hatred for 27 years I can tell you that I indeed know how it feels. It's nice to finally start liking yourself, isn't it? :slight_smile:
     
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    Congratations!!! If you love yourself, what does it matter if other people hate you? Boxes are for frosted flakes.
     
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    Lol, great analogy. :slight_smile:

    Congrats on finding the self-love :grin:
     
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    Thanks hun. And you're right, self-love is so important, and unfortunately hard to come by today. Congrats, Tracy, you're a strong woman :grin:
     
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    Tracy, I feel EXACTLY the same way hon, every single word of it! (*hug*) I spent the last 25 years of my life lying to myself & everyone else that I'm not a woman, but once I finally admitted it to just even myself at the end of June & here on EC, I immediately started feeling a bit better & I swear, I don't honestly think I've ever slept better or been more rested since I did! It feels AMAZING to finally be myself, even if not everyone I know is aware of it yet. And for those who can't handle, screw em anyway. I need to be me, we need to be ourselves! (*hug*)
     
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    So Happy For You
     
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    Well said Tracy!! I can only hope that one day I will be able to say the same. Thank you ;-)
     
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    I'm happy for you, hon. :slight_smile: (*hug*)
     
  14. Tracy Lord

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    Honestly, I was just trying to Chit Chat, not get Congratulated! lol