Saturday, 31 January 2015

You're still the same person

My friend Joanne has a leg in plaster following a road accident and has been housebound for a week. A while ago I'd agreed to meet another friend, Kimberley, for lunch today so we diverted our trip to Jo's so as to take her out for some fresh air and a meal that she wouldn't have to fix for herself whilst balanced on crutches.

We had a really nice long lazy lunch at the Clock House in Dulwich (http://clockhousepub.com/).

The down side is that I am still not in a position to go out in female mode and it is hard seeing all the other women around the town and feel that I am not part of it, and especially seeing these two who look so beautiful. But the point is that they still take me for who I am. "You're still the same person, whatever your outside appearance," they told me. Not all TGirls believe that, sadly, and can be real snobs about this sort of thing, but I know I have made some real friends in this trans community of ours.

I am planning a party for whenever it is that I do make it back out in girl mode.

In truth, this situation is a real struggle, but I simply have to be patient and wait for my face to heal fully.

But thanks, girls, for being real friends, and for a fun afternoon.

Sue x

PS Total weight lost in January: 9 pounds (4 kilograms). I am really thrilled by this success.
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5 comments:

  1. Lynn Jones1 February 2015 at 00:15

    Nine pounds? Wow! I think I managed nine ounces :-(

    I don't get the snobbery thing. Don't folk - specially t-folk - know what it's like being unable to fully express who you are? Hell, you could turn up to a meal or a meeting with a full beard and a lumberjack shirt and it would be fine..... so long as you also have trousers on. :-)

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  2. roz white1 February 2015 at 01:04

    Babe, you're still you however you appear! The humour, wit and opinions don't change - thankfully - and I'm proud to call you friend... xxx

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  3. Unknown1 February 2015 at 11:50

    I think I managed about 2 pounds in Jan, having put about 7 on in December. Lent starts 2 weeks on Wed.
    Patience as the patient can get wearing even when it's only a few days and weeks. Alas, there is no option. Hope it is improving and continues to improve. xx

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  4. Anonymous1 February 2015 at 13:48

    good news on loosing the weight. Mrs sox has been trying to slim down a bit after christmas but hasn't managed that much. xx

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  5. Sue Richmond3 February 2015 at 22:22

    Thanks for your comments, girls. I guess I'm only half the girl I was! Sue x

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