Finally came to terms with myself, joined this site

[Clarity]

After 26 years of life, I'm finally starting to accept myself as being transgender. I recently came out to a close friend last week and having someone to confide these feelings in has definitely lifted a huge weight off my shoulders. I was referred to this site as a new community, so I decided to create a profile and see what sort of answers I can find here.

I'll start with a few things about me. Probably my 2 biggest attributes are my nerdiness and my shyness. I have an array of interests including sci-fi, fantasy, anime, Magic the Gathering, video games, music, comics, and science. I've also traveled a bit in my life and love sharing stories about my trips. I've also wanted to be a girl at least since I was in middle school. I used to be one to reject these feelings resulting in a lot of money wasted on binge and purge cross-dressing.

I'm here to hopefully learn more about being transgender. I'm trying to build up a community of support and find answers to where I can get some help.

[V M]

Hi Yukiko

Welcome to Susan's     Glad to have you here, you'll find many wonderfully supportive friends with great insights here

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V M

[Devlyn]

Hi Yukiko, it's nice to meet you! Tip of the day: Never purge! Put all your stuff in a box and ship it to yourself with a one month delivery hold. Saves money and is like a suprise birthday party! Hugs, Devlyn

[Hikari]

Welcome you will find many on here with similar stories, you are not alone.

[MissJessica]

Hi Yukiko! I also have just recently come to terms with who I am. I have come out to some family and a couple friends and I am now taking steps -- even baby ones -- in hopes of becoming the person I really am. Welcome!

[Cindy]

Hi Yukiko,

Welcome, come on in a join in the fun. We are all friends here and there is lots of support , so don't be shy, we all know what you are going through and we can help.

Hugs

Cindy

[Catherine Sarah]

Hi Yukiko,

A big Aussie welcome to Susan's family. It is quite liberating to acknowledge to yourself who you really are, isn't it. I'm just so pleased you did that, because from here on in, it's just a matter of sorting out the details. Which in itself can take a lifetime. 

As you wonder round here, you'll find a mountain of information, resource and friendships waiting for you. I look forward to hearing of more of your successes in time to come, but in the meantime, be safe, well and happy.

Lotsa huggs
Catherine

[Ms. OBrien CVT]

Hi Yukiko,

Welcome to our little family. Over 7581  strong. That would be one heck of a family reunion.

Feel free to post your successes/failures, Hopes/dreams.  Ask questions and seek answers. Give and receive advice.

But remember we are family here, your family now. And it is always nice to have another member.


Janet 

[Clarity]

Thanks for all the warm welcomes 

I think I basically stated where I am already in my first post, but I must say this last week my self-acceptance has definitely improved a lot. I will admit that today I'm starting to feel a bit anxious to get started on transitioning. I know that I need to get some professional help, which I hope to do soon. I already tried contacting my city's lgbt center, but haven't heard back yet. I figure that I will stop by and introduce myself this weekend. I know I'm going to have quite a few questions in the near future and you can bet that I will be visiting these forums often to ask them.