Hello all!

[Dee]

Hi everyone!

So I guess this is my introduction!  I don't even know where to start.  I'm Dee, 26 years old, and a pre-transition mtf.  I started lurking on this site about a month ago (sorry to be a creep haha), and finally found the bravery to participate.

What can I say that doesn't repeat what so many of you have recalled in your introductions and personal stories?  There are early memories of wishing I were a girl; the betrayal of my elementary school girl-friends when the genders decided to socially divide at recess; the awkward interactions with anyone (including my close friends) due to dysphoria.

I had reached a moment about a month ago, when it all finally came to its head.  I had heard of these forums, and have never felt more comforted that others feel the same struggles I have with my identity.

I've began seeing a therapist, and even this action has begun to relieve the anxiety brought by my dysphoria.  Of course...with sights on transition, the door has opened to the stresses and fear that comes with it!

Anyhow, I'm excited to introduce myself!  And apologies for how often "I" has appeared in this...the self-loathing, former-English-major can't stand the sight of their own vanity and lack of sentence variety, hahaha

[xxchristina22]

Hi Dee! welcome to the forum. I'm also new here 

[Sara Thomas]

Welcome Dee! New here also.

I also find myself uncomfortably aware of the "I", and often go to great lengths to construct sentences that avoid it - lol.

M'best - Sadie

[Dee]

Welcome Dee! New here also.

I also find myself uncomfortably aware of the "I", and often go to great lengths to construct sentences that avoid it - lol.

M'best - Sadie

Hi Christina and Sadie!  Thanks for the welcomes!

Sadie- I also usually go through the same lengths to avoid I's, but decided halfway through my post "well, I am introducing myself."  So that's my excuse, haha.

[Ms. OBrien CVT]

Hi Dee,

Welcome to our little family. Over 7701 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 sister. 


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[justmeinoz]

Hi Dee hi    and welcome from the icy depths of a Tasmanian winter. 

I wouldn't worry too much about appearing egocentric, this is all about what you need, rather than what others want, so go for it I say.

I have found that every major step along the way has reduced my anxiety and concerns progressively.  The Depression that had dogged me for 40 years from the age of 14 ceased when I realised that the real cause of my problems was undiagnosed GID. 

I still have unresolved trust issues from the end of my marriage, but am now able to deal with them more clearly.

Karen.

[Catherine Sarah]

Hi Dee ,
A big Aussie welcome to Susan's family. It's good of you to drop in and say "Hi". Hope you like it here, and you stay for a while.
There is a mountain of information, resources and friendship waiting for you here, you just need to jump in and start talking.
Congratulations for coming to that point of accepting you, for who you are. Major decision, well handled. Now that the hard stuff has been done, the rest is all downhill. You just need to handle the details from here on in. 
Looking forward to hearing more of your story in time to come, but in the meantime, be safe, well and happy.

Lotsa huggs
Catherine

[Devlyn]

Hi Dee, nice to meet you! First, you're not creepy. Second, one month is a fairly short lurktime! Glad you summoned up the courage to come in! Hugs, Devlyn

[Dee]

Haha, thanks for the reassurance! And I'm glad I summoned the courage, too.  What a warm resource this has been!

[Snowpaw]

Hi thar and welcome sorry I'm late. Enjoy your stay here