Brighton Belle and Acceptance


 

Going it alone... But someone had my back

So I was on the train heading to the south coast on my own, the last time I was here I wasn't my best but my previously mentioned friend that I mentioned before had saved my life that time... I won't dwell on that...

I arrived at Brighton and felt good, it was a cold afternoon but this place felt right. So I made my way to the Holiday Inn on the seafront. I checked in and sorted my room out, I requested that the reception were to call me Tammy if they saw me. They agreed and I was cool with it.

I messaged my mentor and told her my plans for the time away, she told me to be myself and keep in touch with her. If I was in danger I was head to the hotel and safety.

I got dressed and made my way towards a bar at the top end of town, Bar Revenge, a well known LGBTQ bar that looked good. I went in and ordered a drink and sat down. I felt ok but nervy. That eased after a while. I decided to go out for a bit as it was quiet.

I grabbed some food and then headed back to Bar Revenge. This time I went upstairs and I was welcomed by a very pretty blonde haired lady and she said to me 'Wow you look amazing' and 'Come and join us', we chatted and I was introduced to her girlfriend and we chatted more, drinks flowed and we had a dance to the music. 

The night was brilliant and I had some new friends who accepted me. I felt great and happy. I said my goodbyes and headed back to my hotel, we made plans to meet up again later in the year. 

I messaged my mentor and said I was safe and back in my room. She was happy and proud of me.

Next morning my brief stay was at an end and I was heading home.

It was great break and a milestone.

What happened next will be more confidence.


Tammy xxx


Ready to head out


Friends made and memories too



Burger King Babe


Waiting to go in


Postcard from Brighton

I had been out alone and been comfortable, I was eager to go out again, but where to next...



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