PinnedMember-onlyKey Dates and transition timelineWhen you live a life such as mine, there are many dates that start to pile up. First time did this, did that, etc. So many, that over time, you actually start to forget about them. …Transgender6 min readTransgender6 min read
Nov 6Member-onlySome details about meI recently updated the about me in my Facebook profile and I think it is worthwhile sharing it here. So, if you have any interest of knowing more about me…here’s your chance to gain some insight to who I am…enjoy Work life - I’ve had an engineering mindset since almost day one. That…LGBTQ3 min readLGBTQ3 min read
Oct 31Member-onlyLikely Not Aphasia — ClutteringWell, I had my first discussion with a speech pathologist today. A funny side note, as this is not the first time I have met her. We first met about a year ago when I participated in Speech Therapy sessions to help re-train my voice so it would sound more…Aphasia5 min readAphasia5 min read
Oct 22Member-onlyMy Gender Reveal PartyAnd the plans I made in order to go full-time — This was inspired by a recent article about normalizing gender reveal parties (credit Amber Poe). I really didn’t realize they were not normalized, but looking back, I realize now they are not as popular as they once were only a short time ago. …LGBTQ12 min readLGBTQ12 min read
Oct 11Member-onlyLets talk about AphasiaIf you are not familiar with the term, lets start off with a quick definition — loss of ability to understand or express speech, caused by brain damage. I think I likely have it, but it’s never been diagnosed as of yet. My issues stem on the expression side, not…Impediment5 min readImpediment5 min read
Sep 11Member-onlyAt 54/55, my Pelvis got wider!Do medical handling procedures need to change for transgender women? — Background Transgender people dream of having an hourglass figure. Normal female puberty typically includes widening of the pelvis; which helps create the bottom of the hourglass shape. The widening process is sort of a right of passage into womanhood. …Transgender6 min readTransgender6 min read
Sep 9I May Lose My Trans-Experienced Therapist6277A Breath of ElenaUnfortunately, I think this becomes part of the process and certain parts of it, even require…Unfortunately, I think this becomes part of the process and certain parts of it, even require multiple opinions. However, you should consider this a good thing. Getting another's perspective on a fresh take from where you are now can be a good thing. Trust me, I am very aware of…2 min read2 min read
Aug 28Member-onlyAn interesting thought experimentThe Castaway Analysis — TW: Participation in thought experiments like what I am about to document can invoke problems in certain people if you have not considered these types of things before. Realizations of your vulnerabilities can be troubling. So, tread carefully… There are other forms of this analysis, but I think my focus…Thought Experiment7 min readThought Experiment7 min read
Aug 28Member-onlyEffacement and other medical diagnosisThings I discovered looking at my recent medical records — Effacement If your not sure what that word means, your not the only one. I had to go and look that one up too. It was part of a medical diagnosis written down after inspection by my surgeon. …Medical Diagnosis6 min readMedical Diagnosis6 min read
Aug 24Member-onlyMore Pelvis issuesSo, almost two months ago, after a bike race (Thursday Night Crits), I simply turned around to sit on the edge of my trunk to change my shoes when I felt a twitch inside my body. I said to myself; “What was that?” Felt almost like a pulled ligament or…Orthopedic Surgery4 min readOrthopedic Surgery4 min read
