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Bob Van Hook's avatar

I don't know what else say, my friend. I loved you then, I love you now. Blessings on your journey.

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jon sinton's avatar

Abby, I think this is a remarkable act of bravery for anyone, let alone an 82 year old. That's a time of life when we are presumably slowing down, and traditionally, not looking to make wholesale changes--not changes of address, hairstyle, or grocery stores, let alone our most personal aspects like gender identity. I'm proud of you, and not in the least surprised, for if there was ever anyone who could transition with aplomb, it is you!

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Abby Ross's avatar

I can only tell you how grateful I am for your comment.

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Matthew Hoh's avatar

“trans people who come out are almost universally happier”

I hope this is your case Abby. Thank you for sharing this with us. Peace and strength to you.

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Abby Ross's avatar

It is very definitely the case for me; thank you Matthew.

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Jessica Lefkow's avatar

Popping in here on your body's birthday, Abby, and SO happy to read of your emergence and joy. Onwards, friend! xo!

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Abby Ross's avatar

Thanks, Jessica. Much joy here.

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Nina Maria Serafino's avatar

Congratulations, Abby, for being who you want to be, and much happiness in your new life. I have long thought that it must take very strong emotional needs for someone to want to join the disadvantaged class. I look forward to learning more from you as you learn more about yourself. How brave of you to write about your transformation and enlighten others.

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Abby Ross's avatar

Thanks so much, Nina.

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Kris Herbst's avatar

Abby, my friend, you are so thoughtful, wise and fully engaged in life - a model of how I like to be! I especially relate to how you like to "write about my world in ways that inform and to be fully present. I am curious about a lot of things." Curiosity and change keep us vital and alive!

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Abby Ross's avatar

So wonderful to hear from you. Yes, I do feel very much alive and engaged, and very curious. I can see you are too, from occasional forays into Facebook.

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Samir Ghosh's avatar

Brava Abby! <3

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Cece's avatar

Hi Abby! Not sure if you remember, but I was in a great play with Gordon many moons ago called Angel Street! It is nice to meet you. May I call you Abby or Ms. Abby? What do you prefer? By the way, I am really enjoying reading your stories and your thoughts. Thank you!!

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Abby Ross's avatar

So great to hear from you. Abby will do. Thanks for your readership.

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Jo Lucie Trafford's avatar

Welcome home, Abby. Glad you are here.

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Candle Summers's avatar

Greetings Abby, I am so proud of you for having revealed more about yourself. I encourage you all the way to continue in this process! Your ability to put into words, your experience, as well as so many life experiences, make your offerings to the world of readers that you appeal to even more meaningful. You being your authentic self is to be applauded. I am happy I am involved in the process.

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Wendy Jordan's avatar

I'm glad to call you my friend, Abby. Cheers to living your life on your terms.

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Abby Ross's avatar

Thanks for being my friend.

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Diana Ohlbaum's avatar

Congratulations, Abby, and welcome!!

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Abby Ross's avatar

thank you Diana.

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Sara deBeer's avatar

Thank you for your sharing your journey with me, with your community of readers. Your insights into your life path resonate deeply with me.

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Abby Ross's avatar

thanks, Sara. I really appreciate your support and welcome.

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Felicia McCarthy's avatar

Good news! Delighted to have the puzzle of you revealed. I picked up on your writing last year. Your journey seemed intriguing. And it is. :-)

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Abby Ross's avatar

thank you Felicia. So happy to have you as a reader and writer.

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