Hello all!
My name is Mish. I just came here to say... well, how much I admire you all. I'm female and I'm not trans. I really did just come here so that I could say how brave and inspiring and fantastic I think you all are. I think it takes a lot of courage to be who you want to be and not let yourself be intimidated by what other people might think- certainly more courage than I would have.
I might lurk a little, as I'm interested in knowing more about what life is like when you are transgender, but I fear I can't be much help to anyone. All I can say is that every one of you has my wholehearted support. I think you are incredible people and each one of you is completely beautiful/handsome, brave and wonderful! You truly are. I admire you and I wish you all the best. You're amazing!
If you're wondering what brought me here... I've known about being transgender and gender dysmorphia for a long time (I've always had a keen interest in psychology) and I never had any problems with it. I've always believed that people should be free to be who they want to be. But I never knew anyone personally affected by it. Not too long ago I got chatting to a FtM guy and developed a bit of a crush on him (and he did on me ^^;) but we were only ever just friends. We live very far apart, anyway. We keep in touch when we can, and sometimes he just gets so worn down and downtrodden. It breaks my heart, because to me there's nothing more incredible and admirable than standing up and daring to be who you want to be. I know I conform to certain silly rules just to fit in, and none of them even come close to some of the prejudice that is shown against the transgender community. I try to let him know how inspiring he is and how brave, as well as how wonderful he is as a person, regardless of his gender!
It made me wonder how many people go through this and struggle with the same thoughts and feelings. And what a shame it is that people, even if they think it, never bother to say how inspiring it is. So, well, I decided I should. I think you deserve to know that I'm in awe of you all!
Sorry, it's a long and rambling post... but there you go. I think you're all wonderful, and I really do mean that. I don't know what I can offer by way of support without knowing more about what it's like to live your lives, but I will still offer whatever support I can!
You're all gorgeous.
Mish
xxx
