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Started with a Prom Dress – Chapter 5 – Becoming Danica

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Started with a Prom Dress —
Chapter 5 — Becoming Danica


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Started with a Prom Dress - 4 - Danica Stays (REVISED)

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Started with a Prom Dress - Part Four


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PREVIOUSLY
Dawn and Aunt Susan took me to get me some more clothes and if possible I would stay with them and finish the school year. Dawn was thrilled that Danica was to continue and wanted me to finish the school year with her. Shopping ended with a stop to get cosmetics and skin and hair care items. I was surprised that supportive in getting what I needed.

The New Girl in My Life

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The New Girl in My Life



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My name is Jeff but for years now and then I get these compulsions to see myself as a girl. It has become a growing ongoing tension between me and my parents that was supposed to be a thing of the past. It was two weeks before school let out for Christmas break, and I had an urge to be sick at school. I worked myself up to be sick so I could get sent home from school. I had weeks ago found some clothes a friend was throwing out and I had taken them, without anyone knowing but not yet had a chance to try them on.

Thanks Dad for Being There - 5 - More Family or Not

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Thanks Dad for Being There — More Family or Not
Chapter 5

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"Never thought of the possibility that my Dad could have been a rocker... When I told my Mom about wanting to take up the guitar and form a girl band; Mom said talk to your Dad... It was unlike my Mom to be indirect, but it was like a loud NO! ...Then she showed me an old guitar and amplifier; she was serious about me talking to my Dad, 'Ordinary Joe.'

MEGAN
Wow, how I thank the day Jenn took up the guitar and we got to see the other side of Dad. I am not saying I want Dad to be Jaz 24/7, but I am girly and I have enjoyed the change. I have not enjoyed the negative comments, but I can’t say Jaz has been embarrassing to me.

Started with a Prom Dress - 4 - Danica Stays

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Started with a Prom Dress - 4 - Danica Stays



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I was caught looking to closely at prom dresses... Denise text I should keep track of my monthly visitor. Mom Miller explains Denise’s reasoning... Dad and my brothers, not happy I'm continuing as Danica...

Started with a Prom Dress - 3 - The Prom

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I was asked who had added the flowers. I was praised that the little touch was magnificent. I asked if they thought Jeff would like the gown. Mrs. Richards commented “He will love the girl in the gown and that you look so pretty. It will be the other girls who will compliment you on the dress, shoes, your makeup and the many other details.”

“Will Dawn and Denise know how beautiful it is?” Mom smiled at my interest on how I appeared and what friends would think. “Mom, did you notice my feet, I need that second pedicure you talked about.”

Started with a Prom Dress - 2 - The Date N More

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Started with a Prom Dress? — 2 — The Date N More


I started to putting on the skirt and now had a complication.
“Too bad Jeff’s not here to help you,” Dawn said with a smile...
“Young woman I am more than happy to be here for you and share,
but I think you need to be honest with me and yourself...
You may not have planned to kiss back but you did.”

Thanks Dad for Being There - 4 - Back to a New Normal

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I practiced daily as I can and jammed with Dad at least twice a week picking up a cord sequences here and there. Travis remained my instructor; he was comfortable with my working with Dad, saying I was progressing well.
Dad shared he leaned things, which helped him as well. While Dad became my biggest fan and encouragement, Mom would take time as well on the keyboard. He would usually use the bass guitar when we jammed and his acoustical guitar if he was trying to teach me something…

Thanks Dad for Being There - 3 - A Weekend Away

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I am sure it was a bit awkward for Dad as he went to work with no hint of his feminine side. He said it was like living in two worlds as Wanda and the office women wanted to see and know more, and others were clueless.

Dad did make the mistake of telling Wanda a week later our mom was back singing again. Wanda shared the news with Mrs. Dole the wife of the CEO. She was hosting a pre-holiday social for women but did not want it stuffy or dependent upon men.

Started with a Prom Dress

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Started with a Prom Dress — 1
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Caught looking at prom dresses... And given a chance to try one one...
How far will Carl go to wear a prom gown to a prom?

Thanks Dad for Being There - 2

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Thanks Dad for Being There
2 - Stepping Out



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…The Sam spoke again, “Jaz is that you, you are looking fine, it has been a long time, it is nice to see you again. Do you still play the guitar? Do you see we still have Joe’s old guitar since the last time they played here.”
…Cathy spoke up to our surprise, “Is that you Daddy why do you look so pretty?” She went running to Dad and he naturally responded with a big hug and picking her up in her arms. “Dan and I found some of your pictures, I think you look cute but he said you looked too much like Mom and Jenn.”

Thanks Dad for Being There - 1

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Thanks Dad for Being There


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Daughter finds the secret side of her dad, thought to be an 'Average Joe'
Her interest to play a guitar and form a girl band, begins the unfolding of her dad's past.
Joe had been a very good guitar player but there was more...
Jenn's make-up kit had fallen out of her purse, while in dad's car...

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