06-02-2014, 04:53 AM
Ooooh, I think I might know! I might have to pm you for verification!
As to the OP topic, you are spot on, Annie! The various factors you mentioned are all part and parcel of a complicated subject. But it is vitally important, because at root all those factors are not just a matter of presentation to the world, but a comprehensive indicator of the person inside.
As Samantha, I not only feel things differently (a real learning and growing experience in itself), I THINK differently. Learning to Express that through writing has been an adventure which I am still discovering, much to my joy, but when I open my mouth it is a different story. My male side still rules that roost, and is giving me a hard time.
But I have this suspicion that until I find Samantha's actual voice, and grow comfortable allowing her to relax into it, she will never be completely liberated. And further, I feel that her liberation is a needed step, to put her on a completely equal footing with the male side. Only then, when both sides stand toe to toe, will I, I think, be able to begin integrating them back together into one, hopefully, healthier and happier person.
Thanks for "getting it" Annie!
There is no telling where this road is going. But the wise will tell you it isn't about the destination but the journey.
Hugs
As to the OP topic, you are spot on, Annie! The various factors you mentioned are all part and parcel of a complicated subject. But it is vitally important, because at root all those factors are not just a matter of presentation to the world, but a comprehensive indicator of the person inside.
As Samantha, I not only feel things differently (a real learning and growing experience in itself), I THINK differently. Learning to Express that through writing has been an adventure which I am still discovering, much to my joy, but when I open my mouth it is a different story. My male side still rules that roost, and is giving me a hard time.
But I have this suspicion that until I find Samantha's actual voice, and grow comfortable allowing her to relax into it, she will never be completely liberated. And further, I feel that her liberation is a needed step, to put her on a completely equal footing with the male side. Only then, when both sides stand toe to toe, will I, I think, be able to begin integrating them back together into one, hopefully, healthier and happier person.
Thanks for "getting it" Annie!
There is no telling where this road is going. But the wise will tell you it isn't about the destination but the journey.
Hugs