Thank you for providing me with comfort and some form of peace of mind. I struggle everyday with BIID which I cannot express and after much pain and still being unable to do anything about the manifestations, I find in you an inspiration, a window into what is possible. I hope, in the near future to find within myself the \”permission\” to finally express it. Thank you

…neat.

This really is a good post though, and what Tora said is amazingly true. I am a lot happier since i\’m not trying to be someone else. =)

i can’t think of much else to say except that i agree so much with this post. especially the part about what we’re “allowed” to do. i am definitely not allowed to be transabled. but on the bright side, only another year and a little less than a month until i’m 18! yesss!

anyhow, thanks for an awesome post! =)

I did wonder if you had chosen to close comments as a symbolic gesture. This would have been a reasonable post to do that with. (’course we know that WP is kinda wacky.)

I do not have the amputation variant of BIID, but I’m pretty sure that I’d give a limb of your choosing to have a life as full as yours ;). However, I don’t think the limb would do it anyway. In order to have the wondrous beauty in your life and synchronicity with those around you that you obviously enjoy, you must clearly be able to radiate an immensely positive vibe - a beacon of goodness that draws out the best in others.

I share your joy when I hear your many stories about the love and understanding your get from Alicia and your many friends and acquaintances, but I have no doubt it it they who receive the real gifts. I am glad that you are able to be yourself and share that part of you, which has become a whole, with those around you.