tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348070062651753968.post2916473878016009283..comments2023-08-26T05:33:51.938-04:00Comments on Cassidy's Quest: Independence DayCassidyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765803435751308973noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348070062651753968.post-10131766780927743142013-06-06T22:01:11.778-04:002013-06-06T22:01:11.778-04:00@ bashashhazbaz: Thank you. I hope so too. :c) (I ...@ bashashhazbaz: Thank you. I hope so too. :c) (I owe you a reply, btw, and promise I will over the weekend!)<br /><br />@ Jess: And thank you, sweetie. :c) I'm sorry your Mom is having a hard time as well. For what it is worth, my parents are much the same with resisting change in general - even when they are not happy with the present.<br /><br />And girl, you *totally* need to write a post about this. :c)<br /><br />Thank you so much for the support!<br /><br />Hugs and love,<br />CassCassidyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10765803435751308973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348070062651753968.post-64244084010345257442013-06-06T16:11:13.956-04:002013-06-06T16:11:13.956-04:00As Faline said, inital reactions are not lasting o...As Faline said, inital reactions are not lasting ones... I completely agree. When I first told my mom, she said she'd be supportive. But now she doesn't even talk about it. In fact the other day I was invited to go shopping with a girl friend of mine and my mom said "doesn't she have any girls to go shopping with?" WTF!<br /><br />I need to have another talk with my mom, and well, this example doesn't make it seem better for your parents, but it does show that people can change their minds. I think in a lot of ways my mom is like your parents.. stuck in her ways and to her change is bad. And I'm not just talking about transitioning, but change in general.<br /><br />Geez.. I should write another post about this.<br /><br />Anyway, you know no matter what, your sister and nephew have your back.. and I do too. You have many friends that are supportive and all you need to do is surround yourself with them.<br /><br />I love you,<br /><br />JessJessica Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10150372200208038517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348070062651753968.post-62242117108406087282013-06-06T15:02:55.588-04:002013-06-06T15:02:55.588-04:00wow! that's quite a day for you cass! congra...wow! that's quite a day for you cass! congrats on doing what you did and i hope you can now move forward much happier despite the family reacting the way you figured!bashashhazbazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02485338025206650740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348070062651753968.post-36316145510531634862013-06-04T12:58:23.113-04:002013-06-04T12:58:23.113-04:00@ Faline, Jenna, & Becca: Thank you all very m...@ Faline, Jenna, & Becca: Thank you all very much. I felt sad and a bit numb yesterday, and still do, really. But it's getting better. <br /><br />I'm going to write a post about the past two days, but I'm deeply grateful and humbled by your support, and by the love and support shown by other friends as well.<br /><br />There is more to the story than what I shared (as I'm sure you guessed), most of which only involves me peripherally. That said, I do hope my mother and father can find it within themselves to truly be there with me. <br /><br />But even if they cannot, I know that I am now free to move on with my life. This was the last significant step I needed to take (well, other than telling my brother and sister-in-law).<br /><br />I am hopeful that soon the reality that I am now truly free will register fully, and I can move ahead to "live [my] life filled with joy and wonder," to borrow a phrase from one of my favorite R.E.M. songs.<br /><br />Thank you all, and lots and lots of love to each of you!<br /><br />Mega hugs,<br />Cass<br /><br />P.S. Faline, your most recent post literally made my day yesterday! Good for you, girl!!! :c)Cassidyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10765803435751308973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348070062651753968.post-36225470274685229622013-06-04T06:51:43.698-04:002013-06-04T06:51:43.698-04:00Whatever their reaction now, whatever their reacti...Whatever their reaction now, whatever their reaction in the future you have done what needed to be done. I think we all want things to turn out well in the end - we can only hope and dream that's the case. The reality is that you are now free to take the next step, if they are there then I am truly glad for you. If they feel they can't I know you will be sad but at the same time they cannot and will not hold you back. <br /><br />Good luck <br /><br />BeccaBeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14342124169953960479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348070062651753968.post-51242972300603465392013-06-04T02:05:35.457-04:002013-06-04T02:05:35.457-04:00I'm glad that your out to your parents.
Hopefu...I'm glad that your out to your parents.<br />Hopefully given time they'll accept it and be supportive. It is a big thing to drop on them.<br /><br />Mine told me they'd wished I'd told them years ago but like your sister pointed out we were younger then and didn't necessarily understand who we are other than that we're not the same as those around us.<br /><br />I'm really glad that your sister is supporting you and stands up for you. She sounds like one tough person. Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08410714441581467404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348070062651753968.post-25018063577558075082013-06-03T21:44:14.298-04:002013-06-03T21:44:14.298-04:00Initial reactions are not always the lasting ones,...Initial reactions are not always the lasting ones, especially when they're told in person. A bit of a shock to the system. My mom made it about her as well, when she got my letter. I remember her telling me, "I'm 65, I don't need this!!" As if perhaps 10 years earlier, she would have had a different reaction. Ha.<br /><br />Glad you're out to your parents. Good to have that burden off your shoulders. And you will move on, with or without them.Falinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07006373893076810290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348070062651753968.post-47711050870000119662013-06-03T19:55:45.324-04:002013-06-03T19:55:45.324-04:00Would said dancing hot dogs demonstrate GCS using ...Would said dancing hot dogs demonstrate GCS using a sausage as a certain someone suggested? <br /><br />(Not that I'm complaining; I haven't laughed as hard or as long as I did as when I first heard it proposed...) :c)<br /><br />== CassCassidyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10765803435751308973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348070062651753968.post-27932935001622507192013-06-03T19:40:40.059-04:002013-06-03T19:40:40.059-04:00Cassidy McManus-Costello sounds like an ad agency
...Cassidy McManus-Costello sounds like an ad agency<br /><br />The kind of agency that would come up with a dancing hot dog transsexual PSA after one too many martini lunches<br /><br />Girl, I am sending you my bust of Elvis (the real rockabilly one) suitable for daily devotionsAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02991391285746762005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348070062651753968.post-84659392913244641772013-06-03T18:51:50.956-04:002013-06-03T18:51:50.956-04:00Thank you, sis. :c)
I must point out though, tha...Thank you, sis. :c) <br /><br />I must point out though, that Miss Krall seems to have stolen Mr. Costello's affections. Pity; Cassidy McManus-Costello has such a nice ring to it...<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Cass<br /><br />P.S> I still may try out your dancing hot dogs idea when I tell my brother and and sister-in-law. :-pCassidyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10765803435751308973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348070062651753968.post-17570503443609383112013-06-03T18:36:23.292-04:002013-06-03T18:36:23.292-04:00Dear Cass,
Although your affections would be bet...Dear Cass, <br /><br />Although your affections would be better directed to Elvis (don't worry I forgive you) I am so very proud of you and that from this moment you are FREE! Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02991391285746762005noreply@blogger.com