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Trying to raise awareness

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Bridge_of_Sighs
Bridge_of_Sighs

To all UK Guardian readers, I've just e-mailed a piece about LS to the 'My life in Sex,' column. Let's hope they print it! I'm trying to raise awareness.

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  • Bridge_of_Sighs
    Bridge_of_Sighs

    Posted

    Though I'm obviously sorry that any of us are on here and wish, for all our sakes, that we weren't.

    • Sedg
      Sedg Bridge_of_Sighs

      Posted

      B of S you used the

       Word Grieving in relation to LS and tragically that is exactly the right word. 

      I am 67 now and for almost 16 years I have grieved for loss in one way or another 

      But 

      Grieving for the free womanly spirit I wanted to be is ongoing !! 

      Though I am blessed with wonderful family and friends that I am thankful for every day. Goes without saying 

      I allow myself time off sometimes for feeling sorry for myself (we are allowed)  I get mad and sad that my sexuality has been  jeapodised by this

      silent sneaky ugly burning humiliating ugly scary condition 

      that 

      NO professional either for mental or physical advice has a clue how to react or treat 

      Except for Professor Kehoe who is at least honest 🙏🏻

      So yes B of S, Sarb and all my other Ladies of LS we would be a formidable army   Wouldn’t we ?? 

      Men can suffer too and sometimes with awful consequences due to their anatomy and fusing.  So they can end up having a bag for pee.  😔

      I like B of S am sorry this is the ONLY true place I feel we get understanding and support. 

      Thank You one and all.  

      Ok

      Lippy check

      Baggy trousers check

      Smile check

      Spare pants check 

      Hey ho hey ho ‘‘tis off to babysit I go 

      If they only knew 🤓

       

    • TexinSF
      TexinSF Sedg

      Posted

      Well said Sedg! I am so thankful we have this site. I mentioned it to my old gyno and she seemed surprised by it. I think I want your doctor/scientist!
    • Bridge_of_Sighs
      Bridge_of_Sighs TexinSF

      Posted

      And I have now found a brilliant and understanding doctor too, so they do exist...
    • Sedg
      Sedg Bridge_of_Sighs

      Posted

      B of S   Yay I am thrilled you have understanding brilliant doctor. 

      It makes soo much difference to have that support 

      X X

    • Sedg
      Sedg Bridge_of_Sighs

      Posted

      Hey maybe we could meet 

      Well Metta, I know you are in Canada 🇨🇦  just a wee bit too far for a pub lunch 😊 but we could report back 🤓

      I live in Warwickshire and don’t mind driving (got my cushion ring of ease ) 😉

  • Metta
    Metta Bridge_of_Sighs

    Posted

    You ladies are a breath of fresh air! Thank you for sharing some of your experiences... the sadness, the grief, the shock... and yes, the humour.( ; If we can make each other laugh from time to time, then we're onto something, don't you think?

    Although I live in Canada, my father was from Aberdeenshire and I always loved how the Scots and the Brits could lighten a heavy topic with humour. Good on you!

    Metta xo to All

    • TexinSF
      TexinSF Metta

      Posted

      I agree such a great site! Also just fyi there is now a Facebook page that is totally secure and private. It is great too. Thanks everyone!!
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