Hello, i'm new - been reading a while and finally registered

[DoYouRealize]

Hello all!

I've been reading these forums for a while. The welcoming and positive community here is so refreshing. So i finally registered!

About me. In my daily life, i tend to read and end up in conversations on social-justice, feminist, progressive-white-people topics. I'm kind of new-ish to being open about my gender flux, aaaand... well i just don't have the emotional resources right now to make my identity into a political thing. I mean i like social justice theory and all ... but right now i just want to be who i am and sort of relax for a while, as i figure myself out. I can't be out in my usual places without trans identities coming up for analytical discussion, even critique.

But this place feels *safe*... like really actually safe. So i come here to read and just feel like it's really ok for us to be who we are.

Anyway my name is Gatsby, i'm 35 years old, and in flux.

Happy Longest Night to those who celebrate.

[V M]

Hi Gatsby 

Welcome to Susan's    Glad to have you here, join on in the fun

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Hugs

V M

[Ms Grace]

Hi Gatsby
Welcome to Susan's - yes indeed we are a safe a place, please relax and spend all the time you need to figure stuff out.

[JulieL]

Welcome, Gatsby!

Congratulations on taking these first steps.

I'm in a similar situation to you. I'm 32 and into progressive social-justice and feminist issues, but just taking the first steps in questioning and exploring my gender identity. I'm only out to a couple of people, but looking to build a support network.

Good luck on your journey!

[adrian]

Hey there Gatsby,

it's great meeting you! I'm glad you joined

I'm very passionate about social justice, but right now I feel I need all my energy for gaining some security wrt how I feel about myself and my (newfound) identity. Sometimes we need to put ourselves first in order to be strong for others!

[mrs izzy]

Welcome Gatsby to Susan's family

So many topics to explore and posts to write.

Everything a day at a time, one step at a time.

[gennee]

Welcome to Susan's, Gatsby.

[Devlyn]

Hi Gatsby, welcome to Susan's Place! I'm the resident Bostonian. I'm glad you found us and look forward to seeing you around the site!

Hugs, Devlyn