It has been a very difficult time so far this Summer and I can only hope that it gets better. I often think of the difficulties our community faces without also thinking about the fact that we have all of the other stuff to deal with as well. The other stuff, you know, tornados, hurricanes, flooding, war, fuel prices, the economy in general. Just how much are we suppose to handle at one time, and yet we do because we have to. We have responsibilities, families, jobs, people who depend on us, and on top of all of that we have our own issues, issues that by and large are misunderstood, belittled, ignored, hated, and feared. And unlike all of those other problems we deal with, our personal issues are compounded by apathy and ignorance. Yet we get up everyday and face the world and keep trying to make it all better.

So, to all of my sisters, God bless you for all you do, and all you attempt to do. It is a heavy load. I hope you and your loved ones are safe and hopeful about tomorrow. As Scarlett O'Hara said, "Tomorrow is another day".

Hi Evereyone. I've spent about a month looking at alternatives to Yahoo 360, and hoping at the same time that Yahoo would get this thing straightened out. Well, nothing has really changed accept that I have missed my attachment to this site and the contact with so many of my dear friends. So I have decided to continue here for the a while longer and hope that it all comes together. I hope you will not give up on me, and i will certainly not give up on you.

Ialso hope you are enjoying your summer and have not been burdened with the pain and loss that so many have experienced this year at the hands of Mother Nature. So much of this country has been rocked by fire, flood, tornado, hurricane, and so on. Let's hold on to each other. Hugs, Mary

Hi All,

As you can tell, it has been some time since I have composed anything here at 360. Quite frankly, i had hoped for the longest time that Yahoo would get this place straightened out but it seems it is not going to happen.

Anyway, I have decided to close this homepage and direct my efforts elsewhere. I will close this site on the First of August, but will remain at Yahoo Messenger and Flickr. Additionally, you may find me at MySpace or Crossdressers.com

I hope we will all stay in touch, and I wish to thank you all for your support, encouragemment and above all, your friendship.

To you folks at Yahoo, you have 9 days to change my mind.

Hugs, Mary Louise Morgan

I spend some time each week reading and occassionally responding to questions on some of the CD/TG meesage boards around the internet and I am always amazed at how much we think we disagree at the beginning of a thread, and how we seem to come together at the end of the same thread. Imagine having the same discussion/conversation with a wife or significant other, mom or dad, sister or brother when they know even less about the topic of crossdressing and being transgender. Within our community we argue a great deal about the definitions of the terms we use to identify ourselves and yet we speak as though these same terms are universally understood.

Add to this problem the fact that most of us are looking for acceptance, help, understanding and want so badly to get the responses that we want to hear without stopping to think about the other person's point of view. Have they had a bad day? Are they secure in their own identity? Are they tired? Are they mad about something? Are they mad at you? Is this really a good time? Are you really prepared?

Of course all you can do is your best, but it is as important when talking about our gender issues as with anything that we be prepared, do our homework, use support documents, be thorough, and mostly be sensitive to the needs of the person we are talking to, to be hopeful but realistic. Remember, for most of us, this has been a life-long issue, for that important family member or friend this is a whole new ballgame and one that comes with alot of societal ignorance and prejudice. Try your hardest to do your best. It will have to be enough.