Hi i'm Vicky

[Vicky Thomas]

Hi everyone, I'm Vicky. I'm new to this forum thing.... i have looked at these sorts of sites before but never registered with one before this one ! I am 29 now, I have known i was transgendered as long as i can remember but never told anyone how i felt. So for the past 20 odd years i have kept it secret thinking there was something wrong with me ! I mean i could never tell anyone as i grew up on a council estate and so had to act manly to save face. I am a man... of sorts ! (5'9", small and thin'ish) lol but inside i have always felt as if i should be a girl. I grew up with 3 sisters and no brothers, my dad left when i was 12 and later died when i was 19. I am too in touch with my feminine side my friends tell me, people always say i should have been a girl, even my mum ! I went to see my GP about starting the treatment last year, she referred me to a psychiatrist, but i bottled the appointment due to having no support or any one to talk to about the whole ordeal ! I am making another appointment with her tomorrow to re-refer me 
Well if any one would like to know anything just ask, i have alot to share 

[Aintza]

It sounds as if you were starting an amazing way: the way to your happiness.
Good luck.

[Zaria]

Welcome Vicky

There is nothing wrong with you.  I think we all have felt that way until we finally accept who we are.   

Hugs
Zaria

[Vicky Thomas]

Thanx, i have accepted who i am. did that years ago, just need some friends in the same boat as me. I dont physicaly know any other Transsexual. I live in the UK... people are so horrible here ! I cant think of any way to actualy meet people like me in person here !?!? I am defo going to go ahead with the transition from 2moz... cant live this lie anymore..... I cant wait for the therapist to say YES this is a viable option for me, then i can tell everyone what is going on ! Will keep it a secret for a while longer though untill i get the thumbs up, not too long i hope.

[Devlyn]

Hi Vicky, it's nice to meet you! I saw a bit of myself in your intro. You see, I'm 29, and I have been 29 for the last twenty years. OK, I'm a liar, I'm 49. See you around, hugs, Tracey

[DebbieS]

Thanx, i have accepted who i am. did that years ago, just need some friends in the same boat as me. I dont physicaly know any other Transsexual. I live in the UK... people are so horrible here ! I cant think of any way to actualy meet people like me in person here !?!? I am defo going to go ahead with the transition from 2moz... cant live this lie anymore..... I cant wait for the therapist to say YES this is a viable option for me, then i can tell everyone what is going on ! Will keep it a secret for a while longer though untill i get the thumbs up, not too long i hope.

Hi Vicky

I am sorry to hear that you have no people like you to chat to about stuff.  It makes a lot of difference.
I am up in Lancashire and meet different trans friends every week at various places for coffee and support.
It makes such a difference, although you do tend to consume a lot of caffeine. haha.
Where about are you in our fair land?

Debbie

[ClockworkAnna]

Hey Vicky, I'm Hazel.
I hope everything goes well, though I don't live in England now I did for a time in Seer Green, and it was great fun.

[Vicky Thomas]

Hey, yes i live in worcestershire. hmm dont know how far away lancashire is ? lol would love to meet up with people like you eventualy  just got to get back to GP, see phyciatrist and start my HRT first.... and yes it will work out, i just know it ! Thanx for the kind words

[Morgan.]

Hi Vicky 

It can be hard to get a support network at first (especially one that includes family if they're not particularly accepting) but I'm sure you will find acceptance and support and warmth here on the forums if anything. Make sure to keep us all updated! Everyone is quite lovely here.

I wish you all the best with your journey. 

[emostache69]

hey vicky and welcome 
as you can probably tell everyone here is very open and helpful and welcoming, lol
so if you have any questions or if you need advice, or even if you need to vent go ahead and post away
or you could pm one of us
so anyways, welcome to the family 

[DebbieS]

Well Vicky

There is no need to wait for all those things to meet with other.  You just have to take the usual precautions as anybody would.  We don't use passports and stuff up here (well not yet anyway..haha). We are near Manchester.
We vary in 'state' from not even on HRT yet, to taking HRT, to getting appointments, to living post-op.  A very mixed bunch without any judgement.  I am HRT only so far.  Quite often, people who are trying to start and the ones who enjoy meets and 'unloading' best.
Anyway, it's you call.  Message if you want to.
Bye for now.

Debbie

[Vicky Thomas]

Thank you all for the warm welcome  Debbie, slow down ! we only met online yesterday lol but defo up for meeting you soon.

[DebbieS]

HAHA  Don't worry.

We put our cards on the table and people can either look at them, or pick them in their own time or never.
Take care

Debbie.

[Catherine Sarah]

Hi Vicky,

A very BIG welcome to Susan's You'll find a lot of friends here only too willing to help you along this fantastic journey.

As you have already seem, there are lots very close to you. There should be a group in your local area that meet for social occasions. That can be a fantastic way to build your self esteem and confidence.

Hope to see more of you in time to come. Don't be afraid to ask any sort of question. Someone will know the answer. So in the meantime, be safe, well and happy
Lotsa luv
Catherine

[MarinaM]

Very cool, if you don't mind poking around you should be able to find a ton of info here. You can also PM us if you need anything. Here's your rules and regulations

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