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 2010-10-11 6:43 AM |
Sneaky Slow  8694       Herndon, VA, |  Subject: National Coming-Out DayToday is National Coming-Out Day. It's supposed to raise awareness of LGBT issues... and encourages people like me to take next steps in living a fuller and more open life. Wait, what? People like me? A bunch of you likely remember this guy newleaf, or Tim, as he used to be called. He was funny at times, but also could be a bit of a sarcastic a$$hole. Well, a big part of the reason he was like that, was because he had gender identity disorder. The whole "woman trapped in a man's body" thing. I've disappeared from BT for a while, since I've been dealing with this. Lately, I live my life as myself... a woman. In two weeks, I will start going to work as myself... a woman. My name is Teagan.... tealeaf. If you'd like to read about what this is like... I'm told my non-BT blog is pretty good. It's here. I just got back from Chicago this past week, visiting a close friend. You might recognize her. I'm the one who is trying to grow her hair out.   So, there you go. I haven't trained much this year and haven't posted much. Not sure if that will change in the near future... I hope so. So.... cheers, and happy coming-out day!! Whatever it is that *you* might be hiding, whether it is something big like me, or something small and seemingly insignificant, I'll tell you that it feels a HECK of a lot better to be open, honest, and genuine. Cheers!! Edited by tealeaf 2010-10-11 6:49 AM |
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Veteran 1097 Elizabethtown, KY | Subject: RE: National Coming-Out Day Well - let me say congratulations and good luck. I'm sure the journey has not been easy, but I hope it only gets easier going forward. |
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Champion 5850 Michigan | Subject: RE: National Coming-Out Day Awesome Teagan...So proud to call you my friend. |
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Pro 4612 MA | Subject: RE: National Coming-Out Day *like* |
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Veteran 263 Chicago suburbs | Subject: RE: National Coming-Out Day I don't know you, but I admire your courage both in pursuing what makes you happy as well as sharing it openly. Good luck with your journey! |
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Champion 5495 Whizzzzzlandia Silver member | Subject: RE: National Coming-Out Day Congratulations on taking this huge step. Am glad I can be there to support you and be your friend throughout this process. Be yourself. PS And thank you for not using the "wine" photo. :P Edited by Whizzzzz 2010-10-11 7:30 AM |
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Elite 4235 Spring, TX | Subject: RE: National Coming-Out Day Congratulations and best of luck on the journey! I hope the people you work with and live around are supportive and understanding! |
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Champion 5183 Wisconsin | Subject: RE: National Coming-Out Day I am so proud of you! you are the bravest person I know. Oh, btw, um, yeah. I'm gay. And another secret? I really like wearing mom jeans. They're more comfortable. |
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Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: National Coming-Out Day Teagan There was a special reason today I was trying to remember your name when I first came to BT ... and when you were one of the people who really hung in there and checked in on me when times were so dark I couldn't breathe ... but I couldn't. You might not have gone to work as a woman yet, but in my head you've already been one for a long time! By any name, by any shade of gender, I utterly adore you, respect you, and thank you. |
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| Member 27 Northern NJ | Subject: RE: National Coming-Out Day Awesome. Good for you; living life honestly. Huge respect for your courage. I wish I had half that much. |
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Veteran 225 Decatur GA | Subject: RE: National Coming-Out Day Nothing is more important than how you feel...congrat's on the courage factor! |
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Queen BTich 12411 , | Subject: RE: National Coming-Out Day |
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Champion 17756 SoCal | Subject: RE: National Coming-Out Day |
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Champion 5868 Urbandale, IA | Subject: RE: National Coming-Out Day Well, that is absolutely fan-flipping-tastic. Good for you, my friend. Oh yeah, and screw 'em if they can't deal. You is who you is.  |
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| Iron Donkey 38643 , Wisconsin | Subject: RE: National Coming-Out Day I wondered what happened to "newleaf". That's a HUGE step to take, and you did it! Congratulations on being yourself. I'm just glad you didn't call yourself "teabag". (Yes, you may kick my azz for that tremendously bad joke). |
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Expert 1158 Chicagoland | Subject: RE: National Coming-Out Day Don't know you either but admire your bravery and tenacity. Congratulations!!!! |
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Master 1843 Roswell, GA | Subject: RE: National Coming-Out Day Congratulations on being so open and living the life you were born to live. I don't know you but I know you must be one of the strongest people around. Happy National Coming Out Day! Edited to say I just read thru your blog and am truly impressed. How lucky for you that your work is so on board. I didn't see anything about your family and hope they are too. Edited by Lisa B 2010-10-11 9:13 AM |
| 2010-10-11 9:11 AM in reply to: #3144344 |
Expert 932 Madison | Subject: RE: National Coming-Out Day Congratulations to you - I think living a fuller and more open life is awesome. I wish you all the best on your journey. |
| 2010-10-11 9:14 AM in reply to: #3144344 |
Master 1696 Surprise, Arizona | Subject: RE: National Coming-Out Day Teagan - Congratulations today on taking this huge step (one of MANY big steps you have taken over the last couple of years). I'm so happy for you and wish you all the best as you open up and be yourself in all aspects of your life. |
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| Champion 6539 South Jersey | Subject: RE: National Coming-Out Day Woot! Love you Teag! |
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Pro 4277 Parker, CO | Subject: RE: National Coming-Out Day That takes courage! Congratulations! |
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Elite 3091 Spokane, WA | Subject: RE: National Coming-Out Day I also don't know you personally, but have been around BT long enough to remember Newleaf. Welcome back, Teagan, and thanks for sharing your story and letting us know about Coming Out Day. The warm and supportive response you're getting here is one of the reasons I love this site |
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Pro 5169 Burbs | Subject: RE: National Coming-Out Day Happy Coming Out Day to you !  ETA: Just checked out your non-BT blog - very cool. Good luck with everything and congratulations ! Edited by trishie 2010-10-11 9:49 AM |
| 2010-10-11 9:59 AM in reply to: #3144344 |
| , North Carolina | Subject: RE: National Coming-Out Day You already know I love ya!  |
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