Comments on: Fireworks of Faith

By: TodayYouAreYou

TodayYouAreYou — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:39:17 +0000

Thanks for the love Angi. Little by little I am catching my breath and learning to handle life moment by moment. It’s freeing. With the love and support of friends & family it’s possible. Love- Jen

By: TodayYouAreYou

TodayYouAreYou — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:36:01 +0000

I’m starting to realize how special names are. I am so glad that you are working in an environment where you can be yourself. So happy for you. Best- Jen

By: TodayYouAreYou

TodayYouAreYou — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:31:43 +0000

I am so grateful that you shared that with me Amets. Please feel free to stay connected and I wish you the very best. I am finding that some people embrace us right away & others need to take some time to wrap their head around the changes. Wishing you much love- Jen

By: amets

amets — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:39:10 +0000

hi,
i just wanted to say that i recently started reading yr blog around the same time i started coming out to people in my life that i am transgendered. i am not undergoing physical transition, but am changing my name and allowing myself to be who i really am (androgynous, called “female” at birth but have always known that i was not “either/or”, but me), and i have to say that yr words are really helpful and touching to me and give me a little warmth to think of a little kid who is going through some similar challenges in her life and sharing the struggle with her seemingly-supportive family. quite frankly it gives me hope for my own situation, and that the people in my life might embrace me the way you embrace your daughter.
so thanks for being awesome
best regards,
amets

By: Andy

Andy — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:33:15 +0000

I totally get the “small gesture” thing.

I got a job over winter break using my chosen name. I work with kids with autism spectrum disorders. I applied as Andrew and that was fine, but until I legally change my name I have to have my government name associated with my email account there. But whenever my supervisor emails me it starts “Andrew-”. It just means a lot to me.

By: Angela

Angela — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:05:38 +0000

Quite shocking – a sensitive, kind, competent pediatric office!

I’m very happy for this positive development – it’s funny how seemingly little things like that can buoy our spirits.

You’re a great mom . . .

By: Cameron Partridge

Cameron Partridge — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:59:08 +0000

sometimes it really is the little things that make all the difference. Hang in!

By: Shirley Anne

Shirley Anne — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:41:54 +0000

We can only be ourselves Jen. To deny that is to deny life. Be yourself and forget what the world has to say. If people cannot accept you it is they who have the problem, not you. You can now see how it is with others who hide behind a facade. It is all false and pretentious. No, be you, for that is all you can be. Love

Shirley Anne xxx

By: TodayYouAreYou

TodayYouAreYou — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:20:40 +0000

Thanks Shirley Anne- It warms my heart what you said. Trust me, I’m no angel, and this journey is the first real thing I have done in my life. Throughout the years I’ve hidden behind any crutch not to expose my inner fears. I maintained what I now call the “Dog & Pony Show”, just one long comedy sketch to keep people laughing but not getting close. Now I’m exposing all those things I’ve tried so hard to keep hidden. My insecurity. My fear. My heart. All in an effort to live as genuine a life as I can. I figure if that’s the goal for my children to truly be who they are, I better start living that way as well. So here I am. Unzipping my armor and letting it all hang out. The good, the bag & the less than pretty. I’m grateful for you. Know that. Much Love & Best Wishes, Jen

By: kate

kate — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:32:38 +0000

Very cool! Thanks for sharing