New man here

[Tysilio]

<snerk> Yes, I do feel like one... at last.

I'm pleased to have found this forum -- it seems it's not easy to find forums where trans people (especially ftms) are actively posting. This feels like a great community, and I'm excited to join it.

I've just started my transition, sort of late in life. Long story short, I've been a life-long dyke, knowing perfectly well that I didn't identify as a woman but trying to live up to that whole feminist shtick about gender being socially constructed and women being able to be whoever they are. Spent decades constructing a life that would allow me to do that, and... it wasn't enough.

I feel pretty lucky -- there are great resources for trans people where I live, and coming out to my partner, friends, and family has been pretty smooth so far. I'm expecting some bumps on that road as I progress with transitioning (I'm about two months on T now, and it's just barely starting to have some effects), so the more support, the merrier.

Looking forward to connecting with some fine people here -- especially with older guys. It seems we're pretty thin on the ground...

[Jessica Merriman]

A big warm welcome to the family Tysilio! It will not take you very long to find out this is a true family. We have our moments, but when someone needs help, everyone responds pretty well. Feel free to rant, vent, share good news (we like that a LOT), learn or just have some distracting fun and meet the rest of the family. Here is a BIG HUG  to welcome you and make you feel right at home!

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[Tysilio]

Thanks for the warm welcome, Jessica! I'd add that another thing I've noticed while lurking here is that your forums are super well moderated, and that makes a huge difference. I know first-hand how much work that is. 

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Yep, been there, done that.

[Jessica Merriman]

I've noticed while lurking here is that your forums are super well moderated, and that makes a huge difference. I know first-hand how much work that is. 

Thanks sweetie! It's not just a job, it's an adventure into insanity!

[Tysilio]

It's not just a job, it's an adventure into insanity!

At least, in my experience, it's mostly one into other people's insanity... although not always. 

[Gina Taylor]

Hi Tysilio  . Here's a big  for a new member of our large family!

[Gina Taylor]

Thanks sweetie! It's not just a job, it's an adventure into insanity!

I second the notion there! 

[MacG]

We have as similar story! And I'm an older guy, too.

[Tysilio]

Thanks, Gina -- it's great to find such a friendly bunch.

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Pleased to meet ya, Mac!

I dunno though, if that's you in the photo you look pretty darn young to me.

[MacG]

Awww shucks! But that's me and I am in my 40s. Yikes.

[Ryan55]

welcome to the family man, I might not be an older guy, but still a guy going through the same stuff lol hope you enjoy it here

[Greeneyedrebel]

Long story short, I've been a life-long dyke, knowing perfectly well that I didn't identify as a woman but trying to live up to that whole feminist shtick about gender being socially constructed and women being able to be whoever they are. Spent decades constructing a life that would allow me to do that, and... it wasn't enough.

Lots you and I have in common with that. Welcome, I hope you find a home here.

[Tysilio]

welcome to the family man, I might not be an older guy, but still a guy going through the same stuff lol hope you enjoy it here

I hope you find a home here.

Thanks, guys. I'm going to enjoy finding a home here, I think.   

Didn't mean to be ageist about meeting older guys; there's definitely some sort of age/experience trading ratio around this transition stuff, and I'm pretty "young" when it comes to all this. (Not to mention that my "internal" age, how I feel inside, is, oh, about 37... and let's not even get into mental age.  )

[chance]

Hi Tysilio.  I was glad to come across your post and the replies to it.  I'm in a very similar situation.  Although I'm new too (and haven't actually posted my intro yet) welcome.

Chance