Jadeanne left the house for the first time.

Jadeanne · Post by **Jadeanne** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 11:56 pm

I missed chat on Saturday night because I joined a local support group and was attending my first monthly meeting.

It was great! The time just seemed to fly by.

Another member was kind enough to take a couple of pictures of me. I hope to crop and resize one soon and add it to the gallery.

Post by **DonnaT** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 7:57 am

Cool! Congratulations.

JoAnnDallas · Post by **JoAnnDallas** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 8:06 am

Congrads.........You on your way........I remember when I first started going out. It was a little scary, but as you do it more and more, it will become normal.

Lucy Michelle · Post by **Lucy Michelle** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 10:50 am

Congrats

Carol Ann · Post by **Carol Ann** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 10:57 am

Good for you, I can still remember my first time out in a support group I was in 7th heaven for a week.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 2:29 pm

Congratulations, Jadeanne!

Maria

Anita · Post by **Anita** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 7:40 pm

Great, Jadeanne! My first times at a support group were done as a guy, so I didn't get the lift-off from it. Glad it worked for you.

Jeannie · Post by **Jeannie** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 9:04 pm

Hi Jadeanne
Isn't it great to be able to be yourself and enjoy a night out? Everyone else gets to do it. Why not us! Hugs.

Love
Auntie Jeannie

SilverLady(SO) · Post by **SilverLady(SO)** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 9:44 pm

Woo Hoo!! Congratulations, Jadeanne, looking forward to seeing your pictures, and here's hoping you have many more days/nights out!!

((Big Hugs))

- SL

Kay · Post by **Kay** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 2:14 am

Congrats too from me, Jadeanne.
Kay

Post by **KimberlyS** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 12:45 pm

for Jadeanne

Jodie Wexler · Post by **Jodie Wexler** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 1:36 pm

Like the other before me said "Congratulations."
Jodie

Absaroka · Post by **Absaroka** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 9:57 pm

So tell us about the meeting.....

Absaroka

Jadeanne · Post by **Jadeanne** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 12:36 am

Thank you all for your kind words.

There were 11 people attending the meeting including one spouse.

There was a mix of people across the CD/TG spectrum, including one who changed her name and just got a drivers license with the female sex indication.

We sat around a large table and talked about various subjects, some CD/TG related, some not.

I changed at the meeting place and wore an outfit with an autumn theme. Two members dressed in Halloween costumes - a Hooters girl and a St Pauli Girl tavern wench.

One member just joined the Erie, PA CD group and told us of her experience there including shopping dressed as a woman for the first time - a good experience.

It was great talking to people face to face. There were a few photos passed around and a few cameras were used in action.

I did exchange phone numbers and email addresses with one member and we have talked on the phone and exchanged emails.

When I applied for membership, I gave the president a link to my beginnings post here in addition to the questions on the membership application. They usually require an interview with prospective members before the first meeting, but I was accepted without one. I guess they were impressed.

I'm looking forward to the next meeting.

Elizabeth · Post by **Elizabeth** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 2:14 am

Hi Jadeanne,

What a great step to take. I am so happy for you. I know how difficult it is to get the courage to go out and I also know the reward that accompanies it. I just couldn't be happier for you.

Love always,
Elizabeth

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Jadeanne left the house for the first time.

Jadeanne left the house for the first time.

Good for you Hon!