Hi Everyone 💖

[DarkGoth4]

Hello, I'm not very good with introductions but...My(Trans) Name is Joanna and I'm 18. Right now I'm not taking any meds or anything at the moment but I will soon, I really really want to transition from mtf. I don't like being called a boy or anything related to male. I have a kinda, if not super strict family. I'm kind of fearful about transitioning around them because they might make fun of me. Well this is all for now. I usually get on kik so if anyone wants to chat feel free to anytime. DarkGoth4 : kik

[Dena]

Welcome to Susan's Place. At some point your family will become aware of the transition. A few family to reject the person transitioning but most maintain some form of contact. My family took a long time to fully accept me but we remained on speaking terms and I was able to return home for the holidays without issues. You really don't know exactly what your family will do until you come out to them and I hope you find them to be accepting of you.
If I can help you, let me know.

[Laura_7]

Hello and welcome 

Have a heart, too  💖   

Here are a few resources :
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,194025.msg1729604.html#msg1729604

Well there is a chat on susans, too 

And you might say with the help of a therapist you can do easy reversible steps first and see how they make you feel, and proceed this way.
Another way might be informed consent, yet quite a few people say a good therapist may be helpful.


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[Mariah]

Hi Joanna, welcome to Susan's. I look forward to seeing you around the forums. Good luck and Hugs
Mariah

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[DarkGoth4]

Hugs to you guys, you're all very nice.💝

[V M]

Hi Joanna 

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

Hugs

V M

[katrinaw]

Big warm welcome to Susan's Joanna

Yes I loved being called anything but a boy when a kid.... even if it was taunting 

Lovely to have you here with us and look forward to seeing you around the forum's

L Katy 

[Jacqueline]

Welcome from one Joanna to another.

Dena and Laura_7 have great comments and advice.

I would highly encourage some form of therapy as well.

Good luck and we will see you  about here. I hope you have a smooth journey.

With warmth,

Joanna