[AnnieBL]

I'm going to the dinner and drag show, too, if that matters, Annie. I have to admit that when I signed up it was more about wanting to cling to mother's (Sammie's) apron strings...lol. But, Clara is growing up fast. I've joined a local CD/TG support group in the Chicago suburbs and will be 'getting my feet wet' so to speak before SCC. I hope to be a big girl by then.

BTW, Annie, your little sis is here to help you in any way I can. Don't be afraid to PM me with questions or anything that's on your mind. I'm not a seasoned CDer, but maybe I can at least help calm the nerves a bit ...

Clara

Thanks Clara. I think I probably will sign up. And thanks also for your offer of PM advice. I think it quite on the cards that I may PM you or Sammie as matters arise rather than clutter Sammies' program or other threads. As it is, nerves are not too bad. I was discussing with O&O the 'special resolutions' I sometimes get (but not to order and which are I think the same thing as Abi Drew referred to as 'self hypnosis), and which provided that they are within the bounds of possibility, take such a grip on me that I overcome any inhibitions, anxieties or other obstacles to carry the subject of the resolution to completion, or permanently stop something e.g. smoking. I seem to be in the power of such a resolution at the moment and on the basis of previous experience it will carry me right through to September.