[MissC]

I keep getting asked by the few people who knew me before when I'm going to start using a "girl name". I am finally comfortable being who I am,

I am in the same boat. I've had a few people tell me they feel strange calling me by my given name. Well... too darn bad. It's my name, and I'm not about to change it.

The interesting thing is that other trannies I know are beginning to see it my way. The fact is, when you stand up fearlessly for something, others will follow. Maybe I fit a little more into that activist category... I've made it clear that I don't care which pronouns people use, and that I am not going to police my own use of them depending on what so-and-so is wearing.

I guess that makes me more an activist for common sense than for "trans" issues. I've never cared for "goodthink" no matter what kind it was.

The common sentiment seems to be that folks like us need to completely erase our own pasts in order to become someone new. I have seen some intense self-immolation from a few people, and it's awful to contemplate. I don't hate myself, I don't need to become a new person, and I certainly don't need to erase my past. I choose, rather, to evolve.

Anyway (sorry to ramble)....

The most important thing is that you like who you are (your "hey did you miss me?" thread confirms that), and as long as you have that, you needn't concern yourself with the notions of people who are not comfortable in their own skins. You are responsible for your comfort, not theirs.

Just keep being awesome.