First Polish site

[Milena]

Hello, my name is Milena and I come from Poland. It is good to see that we exist, that we live - unfortunately, in Poland intersexuality is shrouded by a veil of silence. If we are spoken about, it is always in categories of 'freaks' or in a caricatural way. I have created the first Polish website dedicated to the topic of hermaphroditism, thus I left the shadows - after all, I am a normal human being who has the right to demand dignity and respect. I hereby ask You for Your help - if You are able to, please send me biographies of known intersexual people, so that I can show people in my country that we are not 'freaks'. Furthermore, I will be grateful for art containing hermaphrodical topics, that I could place in my art-gallery. Thank You and I wish You all the best - Milena from Poland.

www.hermafrodytyzm.org

[Natasha (again)]

Welcome to Bodies Like Ours. It is so good to have you with us. Yes it is true, there are many of us. You are not alone.

I really very much like your website. It is very beautiful.

Please stay with us, and be patient. I am sure you get some biographies and much more here.

It really is good that you are here. :)

[Milena]

Dear Natasha , I thank for these nice words very. I believe, that my request without answer not remain. It is necessary to believe to second person, I believe...
I be glad very, that I have recovered place be in which benevolent and people similar me.
Therefore, now I must look forward to hearing patient, on my post, be able to wait - Life instruct I wait .

I salute all cordially

[Natasha (again)]

So good to hear you again Melina. Yes, time moves slowly when we wait for something good. This can be difficult for any of us.

So you see now, we are here. Very good that you are waiting patiently. More of us will come. Every day is the same, but every day is different, yes?

I like your picture very much Melina. I think you are artist yes? ;)
Yes, I think so. Your website also shows this. Very good!

Please stay around, and give others time to come to read your message Melina. You will be glad.

I wish you well Melina. I will see you soon. OK?

Your new American friend.

[Andi]

Hey Milena, I saw your site & so far it seems interesting. If I can find any photos or drawings that you don't already have, and are not too "pornish" I'll try to get them to you.

Other than that, I'm glad you found this site & I hope you like it here.

Andi

[Natasha (again)]

Pretty cool that we have a new person here, and from Poland at that isn't it?

How are you thees days by the way?

[uriela]

Hi Melina!

So glad you quoted Desiderata. It's one of
my favorites. (Don't even imagine I know
Polish.)

Welcome to Bodies!


~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and ignorant;
they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be greater
and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble,
it's a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself.
Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit
to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.

[Milena]

Dear beloved !
I am explaining to you my name M I L E N A - it's not "Melina".

PS. as a matter of fact the name - Melina dosn't exist in Poland, but "melina" in street language means a place where one illegally trades in alcohol. kind greetings, Milena

[Natasha (again)]

Originally posted by Milena
Dear beloved !
I am explaining to you my name M I L E N A - it's not "Melina".

PS. as a matter of fact the name - Melina dosn't exist in Poland, but "melina" in street language means a place where one illegally trades in alcohol. kind greetings, Milena



OK, got it.

So what should we call you?

[uriela]

I am explaining to you my name M I L E N A - it's not "Melina".

Ooooops!

Sorry, Milena!