Good Bye to Joanna's Place
It has been almost two years since I updated Joanna's Place and life has changed so much in that time.
For many who have followed me on this journey, you know that I found my feminine side in 2002.
Through the support from my wife and friends, I was able to explore my duality and grow more as a
person. There were many adventures, friends and great times as I embraced this unusual side and form
of expression.
My wife passed away in 2007 and the ensuing time has been sad, challenging then exciting. It has been
difficult for my teenage girls but as with any significant life event, it takes time.
I have found that Joanna provided an outlet for those earlier stressful times. As time has progressed,
the pendulum has swung back to the center of me and my heart. I have re-embraced my male side
while keeping the softening feminine traits I have learned. The experience has created a more
rounded, calmer and compassionate "me." I don't have the need or burning desire to dress but that is
not to say that I won't in the future.
I have been fortunate to meet a wonderful woman that I plan to share the rest of my life with. She has
met Joanna and suffice to say, had difficulties in figuring this dressing-thing out. We are in love and
we have a journey ahead to understand our differences. I have found that my priorities have changed
and having a significant other creates new priorities.
No, Joanna is not going back into the closet, that would never happen since lying to yourself is the
worse form of deception. Time is not fixed and we are just continuing down a new road.
So, I am saying good bye to Joanna's Place. It has served a very important purpose for me to
self-express, to meet new friends and hopefully, a resource for others to learn. I will keep my email
address since I have so many friends I would like to keep in contact with.
All the best for all in the future. Believe in positive outcomes, look at ways to do something (not how
not to do it), and believe in yourself. Huggs, J
It has been almost two years since I updated Joanna's Place and life has changed so much in that time.
For many who have followed me on this journey, you know that I found my feminine side in 2002.
Through the support from my wife and friends, I was able to explore my duality and grow more as a
person. There were many adventures, friends and great times as I embraced this unusual side and form
of expression.
My wife passed away in 2007 and the ensuing time has been sad, challenging then exciting. It has been
difficult for my teenage girls but as with any significant life event, it takes time.
I have found that Joanna provided an outlet for those earlier stressful times. As time has progressed,
the pendulum has swung back to the center of me and my heart. I have re-embraced my male side
while keeping the softening feminine traits I have learned. The experience has created a more
rounded, calmer and compassionate "me." I don't have the need or burning desire to dress but that is
not to say that I won't in the future.
I have been fortunate to meet a wonderful woman that I plan to share the rest of my life with. She has
met Joanna and suffice to say, had difficulties in figuring this dressing-thing out. We are in love and
we have a journey ahead to understand our differences. I have found that my priorities have changed
and having a significant other creates new priorities.
No, Joanna is not going back into the closet, that would never happen since lying to yourself is the
worse form of deception. Time is not fixed and we are just continuing down a new road.
So, I am saying good bye to Joanna's Place. It has served a very important purpose for me to
self-express, to meet new friends and hopefully, a resource for others to learn. I will keep my email
address since I have so many friends I would like to keep in contact with.
All the best for all in the future. Believe in positive outcomes, look at ways to do something (not how
not to do it), and believe in yourself. Huggs, J