Insomnia sucks but it has led me back to you fine folks. I will take this opportunity of sans sleep to give you a little heads-up on the DJ scene.
Speaking of scene-did anyone else know that this- "scene"-is a fashion style? It's one DJ has embraced wholeheartedly in the last couple of months. The early part of summer was rough in many respects but it's amazing what changing medications can do especially when the new doctor points out that the old doctor had her on a dosage roughly five times higher than what he would have recommended. After that switch, we had our old DJ back-pretty much all the time again.
She's perky, she's goofy, she's composing music like mad and she's "scene". She went to the salon for a brand new "do" that is stinkin' adorable. Admittedly, as 8 and 10 inches of hair were falling to the floor of the salon, my heart sank and I actually thought:
We've spent the last two years helping you achieve the feminine look and now you're cutting all your hair off?
I was dead wrong-she's even prettier. You can see the delicate structure of her face more readily now. She has a very edgey look that is actually quite flattering. I think her appearance, her "look" is a form of expression for her.
She's enrolled in community college to finish out her senior year in high school and is quite happy with the decision. It's a much free-er atmosphere and no one freaks out if she wears a tank top. The dress code rules at her former high school are becoming ridiculous.
The check-ups at the surgeon's are revealing that all procedures were a smashing success. Science is truly amazing, is all I can say. DJ was granted "permission" to purchase real bras now. Until last week, sports bras were all she was permitted until she got to a certain point in the healing process. So, after school, we hit Kohl's and little Miss Thing came home with three new bras, a cute dress and striped knee socks that had, "I love nerds" printed on them.
DJ and Sister Chromatid are back in their friendship groove again. Apple has invited DJ to bring Sister Chromatid to visit England next summer as a graduation gift. She's promising a weekend in Paris. The girls are thrilled beyond belief.
Bulldog and I are finally letting our guard down a bit. DJ's weight and appetite are healthy, her depression has lifted, she's healed up nicely and is getting back to her life again. We're trying not to look over our shoulders so much-a tough habit to break when you've gotten used to trouble creeping up on you repeatedly. Romeo and Goodwrench are both doing great too as are Juliet and Gellar. Time to coast a little bit....
Speaking of scene-did anyone else know that this- "scene"-is a fashion style? It's one DJ has embraced wholeheartedly in the last couple of months. The early part of summer was rough in many respects but it's amazing what changing medications can do especially when the new doctor points out that the old doctor had her on a dosage roughly five times higher than what he would have recommended. After that switch, we had our old DJ back-pretty much all the time again.
She's perky, she's goofy, she's composing music like mad and she's "scene". She went to the salon for a brand new "do" that is stinkin' adorable. Admittedly, as 8 and 10 inches of hair were falling to the floor of the salon, my heart sank and I actually thought:
We've spent the last two years helping you achieve the feminine look and now you're cutting all your hair off?
I was dead wrong-she's even prettier. You can see the delicate structure of her face more readily now. She has a very edgey look that is actually quite flattering. I think her appearance, her "look" is a form of expression for her.
She's enrolled in community college to finish out her senior year in high school and is quite happy with the decision. It's a much free-er atmosphere and no one freaks out if she wears a tank top. The dress code rules at her former high school are becoming ridiculous.
The check-ups at the surgeon's are revealing that all procedures were a smashing success. Science is truly amazing, is all I can say. DJ was granted "permission" to purchase real bras now. Until last week, sports bras were all she was permitted until she got to a certain point in the healing process. So, after school, we hit Kohl's and little Miss Thing came home with three new bras, a cute dress and striped knee socks that had, "I love nerds" printed on them.
DJ and Sister Chromatid are back in their friendship groove again. Apple has invited DJ to bring Sister Chromatid to visit England next summer as a graduation gift. She's promising a weekend in Paris. The girls are thrilled beyond belief.
Bulldog and I are finally letting our guard down a bit. DJ's weight and appetite are healthy, her depression has lifted, she's healed up nicely and is getting back to her life again. We're trying not to look over our shoulders so much-a tough habit to break when you've gotten used to trouble creeping up on you repeatedly. Romeo and Goodwrench are both doing great too as are Juliet and Gellar. Time to coast a little bit....
Thanks indeed to insomnia. Lovely to hear that life for you all is good. Can't deny a greater level of interest in DJ ~ it's great to hear that she is doing great. A tribute to you all
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Thanks for the update. I have been rooting for DJ for months, it is great to hear good news.
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog and I think I am going to show this to my mother. I came out as ftm about a year ago and she is stuggling with losing a daughter and finds it hard to gain a son but she is trying to be supportive. Thank you so much for blogging your story!
ReplyDeleteAlexander-I hope it's getting better with your mom. Not sure how much of my blog you've read, but it might help you to know that the parent with the same biological gender as the child tends to have a more difficult time with the reality of the child's true gender. If she is trying to be supportive, then you're off to a promising start. My husband struggled with losing JD more than I did, but now DJ is his darling girl. My thoughts are with you. Take care and let me know how you're doing from time to time.
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