Hello folks. I am a 53 year old mtf who just came out 8 weeks ago, been on hormones and spiro for 7 weeks. I have known since at least 6, almost came out 15 years ago but backed out. I was having many health issues and finally could not take it any more so came out to my wife who is staying with me and supportive, then came out publicly and at work. Everyone other than a sister and brother have been awesome and very supportive. I finally feel complete, minus surgery but that will come. All my health problems have resolved other than my hypothyroid, but even that has improved. I feel great and hope to be a good part of this group.
Hugs,
Shawna
Quote from: Pantyman on October 07, 2018, 10:47:03 AM
Hello folks. I am a 53 year old mtf who just came out 8 weeks ago, been on hormones and spiro for 7 weeks. I have known since at least 6, almost came out 15 years ago but backed out. I was having many health issues and finally could not take it any more so came out to my wife who is staying with me and supportive, then came out publicly and at work. Everyone other than a sister and brother have been awesome and very supportive. I finally feel complete, minus surgery but that will come. All my health problems have resolved other than my hypothyroid, but even that has improved. I feel great and hope to be a good part of this group.
Hugs,
Shawna
@Pantyman Dear Shawna:
I see that you are new here and now that other members can see you posting I am certain that you will receive some good interactions with other members here that can identify with your thoughts.
This is the right place for you to be to find out what others have done that may have been in your circumstances.
There are a lot of members here that can identify with your situation as you feel free to share it.
Please allow me to warmly WELCOME you to Susan's Place.
You will find this a safe and friendly place to share with others and to read about others similar trials, tribulations, and successes.
As you will soon be aware you can share with others and involve yourself with some give and take with other like-minded members. When frustrated or if you have successes you can share it here if you wish and receive support from others and offer support to others. ....
***It's a very good chance that you might find that you will make some new friends here.
Please come in and continue to be involved at your own pace.
I have included information about the site that will help you navigate around and best utilize the features here.
Please look closely at the LINKS in RED, answers are there to many questions that new members ask.
Again, Welcome to Susan's Place.
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Welcome! I'm glad to hear you've had such a warm reception in most pays off your life. It means so much.
I'm so glad you chose to share it with everyone here as we all are going through some aspect of this process. The greater our circle grows, the more we can understand and hopefully move forward in our lives.
🦋 Avril
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Hi Shawna :icon_wave:
Welcome to Susan's Place :) Glad to have you here, join on in the fun
Hugs
V M
Hey Shawna!
Nice to meet you here!
I'm happy that you faced so much support, it's important part, especially when it comes from wife.
Glad you joined to us :) Welcome :)
I am trying to add my display name and it will not let me.
If you read the above greeting links you will discover that your abilities are somewhat limited until you reach 15 quality posts. We do this so we get to know you a little better before granting you more control over your profile.
Oh, thanks. I made the profile before I was fully comfortable transitioning, or until I gained trust. My name is actually Shawna. Before I came out, about 2 months before, I told my wife I was looking for comfortable underwear and went with panties and she was ok. So I made my name pantyman. then came out, so really pantyman is not accurate, since in reality I am woman.
hugs,
Shawna
QuoteSo I made my name pantyman. then came out, so really pantyman is not accurate, since in reality I am woman.
It's funny though ;)
Don't worry, it isn't so hard to make 15 posts but it won't help you with changing your name. Try to use this topic (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,199911.0.html).
How do I add a profile picture? cannot seem to figure it out.
Hi Shawna,
I'm also glad you are here. My name is Moni. Your name fooled me too. Glad for your positive responses. Hopefully the sister and brother will come around. Your name reminded me of that Scifi movie Candyman. Just don't say it three times, "Candyman, Candyman, C..."
Quote from: Pantyman on November 03, 2018, 07:36:20 AM
How do I add a profile picture? cannot seem to figure it out.
Quote from: Dena on October 13, 2018, 02:19:01 PM
If you read the above greeting links you will discover that your abilities are somewhat limited until you reach 15 quality posts. We do this so we get to know you a little better before granting you more control over your profile.
The question is already answered in this thread.
would a picture not allow you to know me even better? seems to me logical to be able to show people who you are.
Not everybody puts pictures of themselves up however that is permitted by the TOS. A few people have put pictures up that weren't appropriate. Not only do we get to know you but you get to know the rules of the site. 15 posts is a small price to pay and if your around here for any length of time, you will find you will have well over 15 posts on the site.
Hello Shawnee,
I do trust that you will find your time with the people here to be very helpful and encouraging. I have enjoyed meeting several of the people via the forum. We are all on a journey, but in different stages, and different backgrounds. May you continue to grow as a person in this journey. Hugs, Marsha