Today was weird and hard. Playing in an open space is so different than the comfort of Vanessa. This wide open park with plenty of people walking through, but very few walking by.
I played quietly for fear of disturbance. I felt my technical classical pieces were too high class …
After leaving my grandmother I stopped at the Susquehanna River for the sunset. Here I went exploring a bit, played my violin and chatted with a couple people.
One was a mid twenties man studying for a nursing program who enjoyed my music and started a chat. From Iraq originally …
I am lucky. Very luck I feel. The beginning of my trip has had me visting three different types of extended family. Aunt/Uncle, Cousin and Grandmother. They are all very kind towards me and don't care one bit about my transition.
I remember growing up feeling afraid of all …
I went to see trains with my grandmother! What a cool place. I do wish I had much more time to go over everything as I am learning I really like to soak in this stuff.
My cousin is amazing. She spends a lot of time making art. I just had to take some pictures to remember her, our time together, and how wonderful they are. Take a look
I feel pretty good about my first visit. I very quickly purged technology from my mind and focused on the person I was with. We went out for a short hike at the Deleware Water Gap, ate ice cream and watched a tv show, and spent time at the library …
I am waking up in Connecticut. I don't have much going on in my head or heart. I am ready. I am moving. And I have a plan for where to go and when.
I am eager to get to get to warmer weather and feel more comfortable about showering …
Wow. I am so pumped about the kitchen update to Vanessa. I still have things to finish up, but all the hard part, which I needed help from others, is done! Life is different now that this is complete.
Take a look!
There is someone new I met at my group a few months ago. We finally started hanging out right before I leave and she did a wonderful thing for me.
She regifted me clothing that did not fit her. I've always struggled with clothing. I hated all forms of expression …
Okay so, last August I fucked up my shot and got scared. From then on I have been bad at giving myself a shot. With the help of my friend over the last two months I was finally able to give myself a shot, alone, the right way, without anxiety or undo stress! Huge deal for me
YISSSSSS 🐍
I am so lucky. To have so many people in my life still willing to catch up with me even after I've transitioned. This friend goes back to 2010 when I was in my darkest. Working with the greatest team of people I ever worked with while I couldn't truly …
Walking back to Vanessa from the liquor store, someone with a deep voice said something from behind. I look back. A black man with facial hair, thin, six feet tall with a hoody and a bag from the same liquor store was a few feet away from me.
Huh?
You …
