Hello there

[Confused_Katie]

So I posted in the FTM forum before this, before I realized there was an Introduction forum; my bad.

My name is Katie and I was born female. I am in my early 20s and for the past few years I have had strong desires to be perceived and treated as male. I don't really know what category I fall into, and thought maybe I could find some answers here. I've never talked with anyone about this before...

This is really hard for me; I suffer from severe depression and social anxiety. It took me a few days (and a few drinks) to even work up the courage to make an account and post.

So here I am. Maybe I can get to know some of you better

[Confused_Katie]

Thank you?

I had a bit of an emotional moment between posts so I am feeling rather drained. It made it a bit easier since I don't feel super stressed right now after my moment of catharsis.

Thank you for being so welcoming! I'm glad you were the first to comment on my posts.

[V M]

Hi Katie 

Welcome to Susan's    Glad to have you here

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V M

[Jamie D]

Hey there, Katie. 

We are nice people!  You don't have to summons up courage to talk to us, because most of us have been in your shoes - so to speak.

I can tell you from my experience, that my own depression and social anxiety likely stemmed from not being able to express my authentic self.  And though I was socialized as a male, I found comfort in traditional female social roles.

Give yourself an opportunity to shine!