enough hiding! time to say hello.

[Mina]

Hello everyone. I'm Mina, a seventeen year old college girl from ACT, Australia. I saw this site about a month ago and immediately joined, but I lost my nerve almost immediately and didn't post anything. But I kept reading and realised I had nothing to be scared of...so here I am now. I guess one of the reasons I never posted anything was because I never had any idea of what to say...but I'll give it a shot.
I'm nowhere near a classic transsexual: I only came to that conclusion four years ago, but I know that the way I look on the outside has nothing to do with who I am on the inside: 100% female. I still have doubt attacks from time to time, but they're getting easier and easier to defeat. My parents and friends aren't too supportive: they probably think I'm just going through a phase, but I'm determined. I want to start transistion as soon as possible, and start living my life properly.

I hope I'll get a chance to talk to you all properly: I've been really haphazard here with my intro...but thanks for listening. I'm out to discover who I really am, and I'm hoping to find the help I need right here.

Love,
Mina.

[tinkerbell]

Hello Mina and welcome to Susan's!

I am very glad that you found us and decided to join.  Please take a second to get familiar with all the forums of the site, review the site rules, and take advantage of our many resources such as the wiki, chat and the links listed at the main page.  We look forward to your future posts and participation.  Enjoy your stay and don't be shy! 

tink

[Kimberly]

Hello Mina,

I am pleased to meet you. Welcome to this place

I advise to worry not about 'classic' or 'not so classic', ^*shrug* In the end it does not matter

Blessed Be.

[cindianna_jones]

Hey Mina!  I'm glad you joined us.  I'm definitely not a classic transsexual.  But I am a classic! <wink>.

I hope that you will feel comfortable here. There is nothing to be afraid of.

Cindi

[debbiej]

Welcome Mina!!

Yep, I agree with the others - I don't think there is a "classic" anything. We all come her as unique people that share a common need. The need to be in community with others that share some of the same struggles. Folks come here to seek support and to help each other and to (hopefully) find answers. I hope you find your time here helpful and I'm sure, by just sharing your story, you will be helping many of us too.

Debbie

[TheBattler]

Hi Mina,

Wellcome to Susan.

I am also from the ACT so if you need to talk to someone I can help - there is a support group in town. I am a 36 YR and although I classify myself as I cross dressor I am trying to find out where I turly belong.

It will be nice to know more about you.

Alice

[HelenW]

Hi, Mina, welcome!

I'm happy you found us and decided to finally speak up.  I like to think of myself as a "neo-classic," but really I'm just another human being.

I'm pleased to make your acquaintance and I hope we'll get to know you better real soon.

hugs & smiles
helen

[Mina]

Thank you so much everyone: you've dispelled my fears completely. And sorry about that 'classic' comment: It really doesn't matter when you think about it, you are who you are, and so long as you know what you want...I guess you have all you could ask for (well, except for the obvious fact that I feel like I'm wearing a gorilla suit  ) Thanks again.

Love,
Mina.

P.S: Alice, would it be possible for you to somehow get me the support group info? I've been looking, but I can't seem to find anything...

[Jillieann Rose]

Hi Mina,
Just want to add my welcome to all the rest.
Oh and I'm 56 and it was only a year and a half argo that I realized that I was TG.
But I did know that I was different most of my life.
Glad to meet you Mina.

Jillieann

[Suzy]

Hey Mina!

Welcome to Susans.  Great to have you aboard.  See, it didn't hurt to talk to us, did it?   Relax, you are among friends.  Looking forward to seeing how things progress for you.

Peace,
Kristi

[Barbara Ann]

Hi Mina,
I'm so glad that you joined the group. You will find nothing but honest help and support here. I'm just starting out but already consider Susan's my home.
Peace and love-
Barb

[Lucy]

Hi meana, thanks for your introduction.

We are all different, and have reasons why were here. I glad that you finnally decided to come join the chat after being a member for a while. I know that its hard to open up to strangers but trust me this place can really bve a big help to you.

Take your time to read the site rules if you havent allready and relax and enjoy your self.

C U Arround
luv Lucy