Here is a sneak peek photo of me with ABC's Juju Chang in an up and coming ABC Primetime episode. Rene, my children and even my father take part in this hour long episode that will air this summer (date to be announced). Stay tuned - I am composing a new blog, but wanted to give you a sneak peek.Rene & I would like to thank the Staff of ABC for bringing our story and the voice of our community into the homes of the American families with such sensitivity and class.
I am so proud of you!
ReplyDeleteYou're an amazing person and your story is so worth telling!
I can't think of a more competent ambassador to represent us in truth. Hopefully this will make others think. This is the kind of exposure I like to see. Laws are ok, but laws cannot change people's minds. Only our example and the exposure of that example can do it the right way. Thanks for carrying our candle to the top of the hill. We will be praying for good to come from you are doing here. :)Suzi
ReplyDeleteWow Chloe,
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you did a great job (you always do) and will make us all proud. Can't wait to see it. Thanks for putting yourself out there for all of us.
~Lana :)
Congrats Chloe.....as the others have said,you are indeed a great ambassador for our cause
ReplyDeleteHi Chloe,
ReplyDeleteAs I said on your FaceBook page, I'm so excited for you. It's good to see that our community is getting positive media, with all the craziness going on with the hate crimes bills lately. It's been a while, but it will be nice to see a positive light on our community. Keep us post when it will air, I will be sure to DVR it.
Hugs Michelle
Thank you ladies... you humble me with your confidence. Trust me when I say, you will not be disappointed - this is the exposure we have been waiting for in our community... The Staff at ABC have been amazing and have taken the time to understand us on a level that is honest and genuine... no ones selling anything here - just tears and truth.
ReplyDeleteAnother thing you should all know is, ABC (including Juju Chang) have been reading my blog for the past 6 months, and with that, your comments too. They have lifted much understanding about who we are and what we are going through from RIGHT HERE in these journals. Keep posting and tell your story because our messages are being received - and we ARE making a difference. KEEP YOUR FAITH!
ReplyDeleteThat is soooo freakin cool!!!
ReplyDeleteTears of admiration at your bravery...you are amazing as are those who love you!
ReplyDeletealan
Chloe, this is fantastic. I can't wait to see it!
ReplyDeleteHey Chloe, Matt here from 360 making my way over here (finally) keep in touch..hope all is still going well with you!
ReplyDeleteHey, pretty lady, the GI jock part of me says, GO, GO, GO, DRIVE ON!!! you're doing an excellent job in bringing the transgender crowd into the open, and you're doing it in such a way that people look at what you're saying, and see it in a much more open-minded way than they typically do!! As Gina Lance said in her book, the mass media typically broadcasts the "screamer in the purple wig" as a representative of our crowd, and you're very effectively disproving them!!
ReplyDeleteYou're not just a woman, you're A LADY now, in mind, body, and soul, and I've seen you as that since I got the pleasure of meeting you and getting to know you at SCC '08. I'm really looking forward to getting to see you again at this year's SCC as well, see you again then, girl!!!!
Yes, it's me, Lisa Catherine, I had to publish the previous comment anonymously, because I forgot my google password *smacking myself in the forehead*
ReplyDeleteI've been reading your stuff for over a year and think you are awesome. To be able to perform such a service to our community is incredible and I can't think of anybody better to do it.
ReplyDeleteHuggs, Gina :)
Hi Chloe, Thank you so much for sharing this most intimate experience with us. I am looking forward to watching the ABC Primetime special about you. I hope that someday I will be able to follow your path to full womanhood and I wish you all the best and much happiness.
ReplyDeleteI think it's horrible that people can't accept you, and I'm sorry. The reaction of other parents and your former babysitter were awful and ignorant. I just want you to know I'd never stop my kids from being friends with your kids. People are people. Stay strong!
ReplyDeleteHi Chloe, Wendy from Warren, MI here. First of all, thank you for telling your story and presenting such a heartfelt and accurate image of Female to Male transition. I myself have been out of the online TG loop for a while, so was shocked to see that it was your story on Primetime Family Secrets (that incidently my wife bugged me to watch, otherwise I would have never seen it as I don't watch TV). My wife agrees with Rene 100% about the losing the husband part - she feels the same way about me. Agagin, thanks for presenting your story and presenting a positive image of male to female TS transition.
ReplyDeleteI watched the show first by curiosity. As it continued , I was moved to tears at times .What an eye opener.Congra for the interviews. I was sincerely impressed and moved by the dignity of how this delicate and little known subject was presented.
ReplyDeleteI will never again think or speak of the subject without thinking of how you Chloe, your wife and kids have re-shaped my thoughts and feelings. God bless you and your family.
Chloe- I am 56 yo Post-op TS, (1991 SRS) I am a 1950s DES baby. And watched your TV special. I especially sympathised with your marital and family issues.
ReplyDeleteMy wife left me years prior to my SRS. My family disowned for 7 years, but came to terms later. There is hope. What spouses have a hard time coping with is that they really were attracted to the inner person that was there all along. Most will never realize that and remain fixated with the miserable prior physical shell. All the best for you and yours!
Hi Chloe,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful name.
I didn't know all about your world until a very edited version of your story was aired on 60 minutes here in Australia last night.
Suffice to say i had to get on the net and see what information was out there about you, and here i am.
I admire the courage both you and Renee have to undertake this journey, as i watched your story i couldn't believe you went from Ted to this beautiful, stunning drop dead gorgeous woman named Chloe we see today.
I know at the start of your relationship with Renee, you told her of your inner self and showed her your wardrobe.
For Renee to accept this part of you shows what a remarkable woman she is.
I also understand at the same time a sence of loss Renee must feel, this is to take nothing away from you.
I do have some questions which you may or may not want to answer.
Before you had children with Rennee, did you know that sooner or later you would eventually lead life as a woman and give her the chance to opt out of marriage ?
Please don't take that the wrong way, you both have two very wonderful kids.
Your Breast's : My god their so full and shapely, and that cleavage ! They certainly do make a guy sit up take notice.
Did you grow breast's to that size naturally or have you had augmentation ?
Your Womanhood: Do you have another site with post op images and commentary of the procedure's ?
I know you spoke briefly on orgasms post op, but do you or can you produce any ejaculation upon orgasm now ?
(Im so sorry for being upfront and it is not my intention to offend you !)
Are you attracted to women still or now being one, has that attraction gone the other way to the point where you now find guys attrative ?
I know that some day you may want to be with a guy in a physical and passionate way, i hope when and if this does happen...it will be a very special moment for you and is everything you dreamed it to be.
Again i apologise for asking so many questions and being upfront, maybe to upfront. I am asking all this from a guy's point of veiw and appreciate your time for reading my post and answering any of my questions.
Have you lost friendships with neighbors and close friends out of prejudice since becoming Chloe ?
I wish you and Renee and your kids all the best in future as you all continue on this journey, and may life be kind to you all !
Again thankyou Chloe for taking time to read this. And should you wish to answer any of my questions but not on here, you may reply via email.
cletuscool@yahoo.com
Sincerly
Maury.