u/FloraFortuna1013

My email is not even worth opening. The whole thing is 100% spam, ads, and scams. Nobody in my life sends emails or letters. So, help me liven it up! And I will do the same in return.

I'm almost a year into my transition, I live in a new place surrounded by new people. I work in dentistry and bald eagles play in the trees next door to me. My home is quaint, and quiet. Farmers markets, community festivals, tide pools, and long evenings are the hallmarks of my life currently. I take shortcuts through the woods to get from A to B. Forage in the woods. Wade for sea shells. Paint. Draw. And sometimes, venture into the city and experience the vitality of human life in the joy of community.

I'm learning to allow myself to be weird. I'm learning to understand myself and allow that weirdness to lead to beautiful places. Be on the weird ride with me.

I would love someone I can share all my little victories, small joys, and big wins with. Let's focus on the good together. Share the wins. Acknowledge the pain. But let's learn to live in the good moments together.

Man. How do you gotta prove that you can't afford $300 to change your name when your bills are already higher than your income?!?

My name change is approved but... Judge denied the motion to waive my fees because, "you can afford it." I was NOT going to argue with the Judge. But, no, your honor, I cannot. So, I keep my abusers last name for another month or so while I come up with the money to change it. 😔

Anyone else had similar experiences? How'd you deal with the disappointment? Any advice to get through emotionally until it's actually officially official?