I'm Julianna, and You're Not (Unless That's Your Name Too)

[Julianna]

I'm Julianna, a 44-year-old MtF transsexual who has been transitioning since the start of 2013. It took me long enough to get here: years of denial, guilt, shame, anger, sadness, etc. In the interim, I convinced myself that I was a cross-dresser who exhibited this fetish only during stressful times. Long story short, I took a good look at myself a couple of years ago and concluded that there is something else going on inside me, that I'm downright miserable as Michael. I've been hiding Julianna in there for far too long, and she's tired of waiting.

I'm out to my ex-wife and BFF, Rhonda, but to no one in my immediate family, with whom I'm having to live right now until I can get a place of my own. My opportunities to dress as myself are severely limited right now but growing slowly in number. Still, once I'm outta here, I'm outta here, so to speak. If my family can't handle the truth, then that is on them; I must be who I really am. I will live full-time as a woman, relying heavily on all the wonderful support of my fellow transgender friends here in my hometown of Pensacola, Florida. In time, I want SRS, which I'm not even close to saving up all the money for. Living 24/7 as a woman will be the scariest yet most incredible thing I've ever done in my life; I can't wait to get started.

Basically, I'm here to receive and offer up support wherever I can. Mind you, though, that I have Asperger's syndrome, among other things, and therefore will periodically experience some confusion in comprehending things that people say to me. If I miss or misunderstand something, then please be patient with me. Since I'm normally very easy to get along with, however, I don't imagine that there will be any major problems. I hope to enjoy this crazy ride with all of you, whoever you may be in the colorful transgender spectrum. Peace!

[Jessica Merriman]

A big warm welcome to the family sister! Yes, you have been adopted. You will find this family a treasure trove of knowledge, caring and fun. Can't wait to get to know you better in the post's.  Here is a "BIG HUG" to start you off right! 

[Cindy]

Hi Julianna,

welcome to Susans! We have people come to visit us from all over the world, expressing different points of view, and you are likely to find someone to help you along your way Here are some important links and things to ponder as you begin your journey here.

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You are most welcome.

I'm sitting in my garden in South Australia swatting mossies!

So we are everywhere

Hugs and Welcome

Cindy

[CindyCD]

Hi Julianna, welcome to the family. Here's some hot chocolate and cookies to make you feel at home. 

Hugs,
Cindy

[Shaina]

Hi There Julianna! 

Congratulations! Transitioning is such a difficult but, in my opinion, ultimately rewarding time. Susans is a great place to find support as you go through it.

Here's wishing you a warm welcome!

::HUGS::

[Julianna]

Thanks, everyone, for such a warm welcome. I'm really looking forward to getting to know all of you, especially since this forum strikes me as one big, happy family anyway. And since every family needs a demented, old lady who lives in the basement, I should fit right in.  See ya around!

[Gina Taylor]

Hi Julianna and welcome to our family here at Susan's!

After reading your introduction, I couldn't agree more with you, especially about the part where you said,  that you took a good look at yourself a couple of years ago and concluded that there was something else going on inside yourself, that you were downright miserable as Michael. You've been hiding Julianna in there for far too long, and she's tired of waiting.

I've felt exactly the same way, and that is why I'm not waiting until next year as I had originally planned, but I'm coming out by next week!

[Ms. OBrien CVT]

Hi Julianna,

Welcome to our little family. Over 8710 members. 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.


Janet  )O(

[CalmRage]

I'm Julianna, a 44-year-old MtF transsexual who has been transitioning since the start of 2013. It took me long enough to get here: years of denial, guilt, shame, anger, sadness, etc. In the interim, I convinced myself that I was a cross-dresser who exhibited this fetish only during stressful times. Long story short, I took a good look at myself a couple of years ago and concluded that there is something else going on inside me, that I'm downright miserable as Michael. I've been hiding Julianna in there for far too long, and she's tired of waiting.

I'm out to my ex-wife and BFF, Rhonda, but to no one in my immediate family, with whom I'm having to live right now until I can get a place of my own. My opportunities to dress as myself are severely limited right now but growing slowly in number. Still, once I'm outta here, I'm outta here, so to speak. If my family can't handle the truth, then that is on them; I must be who I really am. I will live full-time as a woman, relying heavily on all the wonderful support of my fellow transgender friends here in my hometown of Pensacola, Florida. In time, I want SRS, which I'm not even close to saving up all the money for. Living 24/7 as a woman will be the scariest yet most incredible thing I've ever done in my life; I can't wait to get started.

Basically, I'm here to receive and offer up support wherever I can. Mind you, though, that I have Asperger's syndrome, among other things, and therefore will periodically experience some confusion in comprehending things that people say to me. If I miss or misunderstand something, then please be patient with me. Since I'm normally very easy to get along with, however, I don't imagine that there will be any major problems. I hope to enjoy this crazy ride with all of you, whoever you may be in the colorful transgender spectrum. Peace!

Wow, so many Aspies on here, including me. One thing i've found is that many Asperger's are not exactly typically like their gender, but some are not just different but trans. I know a girl from asperger therapy i'm wondering about. She despises all kinds of feminine things, but then again she still acts rather female, just not typically female and since i know a few ones like that and a lot of effeminate boys from asperger therapy i am not going to assume anything. Glad to hear you found your place. May you live happier from now on.

[Devlyn]

Hi Julianna, welcome to Susan's Place! I'm the crazy basement lady, but there's plenty of room down here! See you around the site, hugs, Devlyn