Just One Cup: Who I Am Enough For

[shiraz2034]

I'm gay, but I still don't "get" transgender. It must be very tough.

[hintgiver]

Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to write a comment. Someone who doesn't see themselves as TG might find understanding the feeling of TG people difficult. I am MtoF and I don't think I could understand the feeling of as FtoM even though technically FtoMs and a MtoFs are both TG. Life has tough moments no matter who you are. Going through trials is all part of living. accepting being TG makes life easier because it allows me to be myself and being myself is fantastic.

[SamC74]

As trans people, we pick ourselves apart enough. We don't need the added stress of others' judgments and negative comments. I am an FTM and lots of people (trans or not) perceive me inaccurately. You ARE beautiful, Diana. I'd like to watch your journey unfold so I subbed to you. :)

[hintgiver]

Sam, thank you so much for your comment and your subscription. Sorry that replying to your comment has taken me so long. People, wheather TG or not, will always percieve others inaccurately. Part of this journey is learning how to precieve ourselves right? Thank your so much for watching and I hope you are well.

Peace and Love,

Diana

[pigpen7471]

ahh.. im all misty eyed..

[hintgiver]

He he, I will need to include tissues with my videos next time! ^-^

[GenieP]

Diana: I have always felt the way you stated it...I have never had a "male" me or a "female" me. It has always been simply me...Genie. I love myself and have found that it is much more important for me to be "good enough for me." Be joyous in your heart.

[nathanielgfunk3]

I agree..I've always just been me. I saw a video once that was titled F to Me..instead of FTM. Love that...

[hintgiver]

Thank you so much for watching and sorry my reply to your comment is so tardy. 'F to Me' what and awesome statement! How beautiful! you just got a huge smile one my face. Thank you!

[hintgiver]

Genie, sorry it has taken me so long to reply to your comment. However, thanky you so much for your comment and your beatiful words. It warms my heart to hear another person who enjoys just being themselves.

Peace and Love,

Diana

[notorayous]

Diana, you're such a beautiful person inside and out. It's upsetting to hear comments from ppl that remind us of the obvious physical incapabilities we face being trans. i'm glad that there are always ways around that though. [ex. adoption] i love rain :) refreshing, soothing, clears my head. you are an extremely strong woman, and i have no doubt that you will continue to hang in there and stay true to yourself despite the negative comments that may come your way. great vid.

[hintgiver]

Thank you! I am so happy that you took the time to watch my video. From your videos you seem like a fine gentleman. I am glad that we are able to give strength to one another through sharing our thoughts and feelings through videos. I will work on hanging true to myself. Peace, Truth, and Love and so important to protect and maintain. Thanks again.

[grishno]

You always make the best videos. they are always so heart felt and honest. Thanks so much for them.

[hintgiver]

My pleasure. I have enjoyed your videos for so long I am glad I am able to create some form of reciprocity.

[kateam1975]

i live in the Desert so when the rains come it a powerful and beautiful /thing but you can have kids there a lot of kid how need home and love and if you can give that you have children Hi Diana nice to meat you :)

[ellesse808]

<<<HUGS>>>> I'm glad you met Diana! =D Love ya Kate!

[kateam1975]

hi home girrl:)

[ellesse808]

I'm in Jail (Home) Sigh.. =D

[kateam1975]

is call house arrest

[ellesse808]

LOL~~She is going through "M" again...

[hintgiver]

you home is a jail! Sweet! I wish all jails have cats, a TV, and access to Youtube! He he he

[hintgiver]

My kids will just be born by another woman. There is a plan in motion. Nice to meet you too Kate! I enjoy watching your videos and listening to your thoughts. Thank you for taking the time to listen to mine.

[kateam1975]

will i think you are cool :)hope you do not mine me and Aki play on you video ^_^

[jonboy002]

I was scrolling down the comments after watching your video when i saw this reply & if I may say. If your openness, selflessness & sheer strength of character are anything to go by, I believe you are going to make one great parent. Best wishes.

[nuclearswan]

As always I support you completely, Identity is something that everyone has to decide for themselves. I think the attitude you have is awesome and I accept you 100% as a fellow girl! It made me so happy to hear you say "I'm good enough for me" because that's what it's all about in the end. *hug* keep making great videos!

[hintgiver]

I am so glad you and I have become friends. :::HUG::: identity is a process of acceptance and decisions. I am glad that us girls have each other to share our thoughts and experiences with. I will keep making videos! Maybe I will get better light in the next video!

[icecoldbath]

Now A real comment. Your videos always leave me speechless. You have such a sense of self, its stunning. You brought tears to my eyes with your beauty. Thank you....and thanks for taking my video reply virginity, cutie. :)

[hintgiver]

Sorry for the late response. Thank you for your kind comment. I had no idea you would find my video so touching. Your videos help me get some of the strength I need to share my life the way I do on here.

I am glad I was the one to take your video reply virginity...don't worry though, I practiced safe vlogging and used a firewal, he he he

[ellesse808]

You are Diana. You will have your own kids. You are beautiful person, inside and out. Diana, Peace to you. (OMG Someone is having hard time??!! Some People can be ignorant... People are People folks!.. Should not be Judged...... Accept, no judgement.... Just accept...period. Chin up high,stand tall. That's my take))

[hintgiver]

Thank you Aki :::HUG:: and Happy Birthday! "no judgement." When I was doing Yoga last week the person I was practicing with was saying those two words over and over "no judgement," what a beautiful Mantra. I will stand tall! You too dear.

[ellesse808]

I just watched ICECOLDBATH. Know I understand~! And thank you Diana~~ I'm 37~~today (ughhhhh...) But I LOOK YOUNG don't ya think??~~ <<WINK>> I feel WONDERFUL! Peace to you Diana, Peace out.

[hintgiver]

You look really young! Young young at heart but mature in spirit--I think that makes sense. If it doesn't just pretend it does! Enjoy your birthday Aki. Ashley's (Icecoldbath's) video touched on an important topic. I am glad I was finally able to comment on the dialogue she started within this community.

[ellesse808]

Again, thank you Diana! Peace Out~~~ =D

[icecoldbath]

your video doesn't have any audio. :(

[hintgiver]

Hmmmm... I don't know what the problem could be. Aki, Kyra, and I all hear sound. Let me see what audio codec I used, maybe I used some wierd codec. But... you have seen other videos of mine that used the same settings. maybe the gremlins are attacking Ashley's computer ;_;

[icecoldbath]

No. I am a dork. Don't ask. It works fine now...lol

[hintgiver]

ha ha! Thanks for making me smile! I am still going to mark it off to gremlins in your computer. Glad you were able to fight them off!