Comments on: Personal Growth & myCDlife Status Update

By: Gabrielle

Gabrielle — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:17:46 +0000

Thanks for the kind words, Gwen. :) I’m so happy my writing has had a positive impact on your life. It really means a lot to me to hear that.

Just to be clear, I’m not going away or anything. I just lack the time to devote to my writing here. This particular post was published about a year ago. I’m not actively writing new content as I used to, but the site shall remain and I still enjoy and respond to comments visitors leave. The door is certainly not closed on publishing new content. There were several items I had in the works and never completed and several other stories of interest I still want to publish… if/when I can find the time.

Whether or not I continue publishing, I’m still here. I hope my writing continues to reach people and open eyes, hearts and minds.

I see you have started writing, Gwen. You can make a positive difference, too. :)

By: gwen girl

gwen girl — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 05:17:11 +0000

Hello Gabrielle–
Having just found your site–and immersing myself in all the goodies and great info you have here, I’m terribly disappointed to be losing you so soon. But I understand completely and wish you well, hoping you’ll be back sometime in the future. We all need balance in our lives.
I just read your articles on coming out to your wife–and they are among the most helpful things I’ve yet read about an issue that’s paramount in my mind. Thanks so much for those words. You have indeed made a difference!
And you’re gorgeous too!
love and best wishes-
gwengirl

By: Gabrielle

Gabrielle — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:00:19 +0000

@Elizabeth – Mrs. H. is doing well, thanks for asking. :) We’ve been spending more quality time together lately and its been helpful to both of us. When I go out en femme, I’m as careful as I can be. My wife always knows where I’ll be. She worries about my safety when I go out, as do I, but I can’t let fear keep me bottled up inside my house all the time. We’ve all got the right to be out in public as we are. I’ll not give up my rights as a human being because of some bullies.

@Margueritte – Things are going well for my wife and I. :) Good luck with your own personal goals. They’re never easy to achieve, but always worth the effort invested. You can, of course, go out with your girlfriends whenever you choose already. It’s all up to your own personal comfort level.

By: Margueritte

Margueritte — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:05:32 +0000

Hello Gabrielle,
It’s Margueritte, I just love the web site and I have a link you may wish to add to the site and it’s for both genders that love wearing High heels, it’s the HHP http://www.hhplace.org/
I hope all is going well for you and wife and I pray that in time I’ll have my weight down and be able to look as awesome as you and and the other girls and be able to go out of the home and be with my girl friends shopping, clubbing and so on. Again thank you for the contact here.

Equality in Fashions
Hugs and Kisses
Margueritte
San Diego,CA

By: Elizabeth Hall

Elizabeth Hall — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 02:13:33 +0000

I am so uplifted to see an update and to know that you are healing and growing. Please be careful!

How is Ms. H?

Liz

By: Gabrielle

Gabrielle — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:38:39 +0000

Thanks, and I’m happy you’re enjoying the blog, Sallee. :) I have already started writing a letter to the company who’s employees saw fit to make it very clear I was unwelcome. It has not been easy writing, and I’m far from done. This is the most difficult “complaint” letter I’ve ever written because I’ve never been the target of hate-intimidation like this before… and explaining the circumstances is rather tricky. I don’t want their apology – it would not be sincere (meaning from the offenders). I just want the powers that be at the main office to know what took place and see what their response is.

The experience was very unsettling, and I find myself dwelling on in, but I’m not about to let it get the best of me. As I’ve said, I’m not one to let some bullies keep me cowering with fear in my own home. I’m allowed in public places, and will exercise my right to be out. Personal safety is a concern. It shouldn’t be, but that’s the reality in my town, and probably many others.

By: Sallee

Sallee — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:11:56 +0000

Enjoy your Blog Sorry to hear about the dissing you took from any much less from a business that is only after your money. I would certainly call the office and let them know not that anything will happen but you would at least I hope gat an apology
Thanks foro the Blog Sallee

By: Gabrielle

Gabrielle — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:42:00 +0000

Perhaps in time you’ll venture past the “front door” as well, Stacy. It’s all up to what you want to do and what you’re comfortable with. :) I know we all have our own personal goals in life – what’s right for me is not necessarily right for the next person, and so on.

In regard to the comment of hatred intended to intimidate me, I do plan on writing a letter to the corporate office about that. I documented my memory of the situation shortly after going home that day. I’ve written letters of dissatisfaction to companies before, but this will certainly be far more difficult to write. I’m not one to stay silent about something like this, but it needs to be dealt with very tactfully. I’ll publish the full account of what took place soon (perhaps with the company’s official statement should they respond).

By: Stacy

Stacy — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:57:09 +0000

Just what Lynn said – don’t rush :) If you try and force the issue I imagine that the block can only get worse…

As for your experiences… What can I say. Anyone who has the courage to venture past the front door has my respect so much. I’m sure it’s not something I’ll ever get to. Even venturing in the back garden has only happened once, and I sat under a big umbrella, and only for 5 or 10 mins!

As for the ‘people’ (and I use the term losely) in the shop. It just beggers belief! From random people on the street I could imagine, though it’d still make my blood boil, but from shop assistants… Let the head office of the branch know…

Groetjes,
Stacy

By: Gabrielle

Gabrielle — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:59:52 +0000

I don’t think I’ll be rushing posts like I did before, Lynn. Heck – this one took me TWO weeks to finish (get back to) and publish. lol

In terms of the wonderful anti-admires of mine, I did some reconnaissance yesterday undercover (in guy-mode). No names were gathered, nor did I initiate conversation, but I took photos of the establishment, learned that it is in fact a large mobile phone service provider, and have a rather interesting title for the post now. I also have their corporate headquarters address. I may write a letter explaining my experience to them and see if there is any response. Hate-filled comments like that are not acceptable. I cannot prove to anyone what took place, but I can inquire about their official policy on that kind of behavior, post it publicly (depending), and discuss.