Hello!

[Zachary]

Hey everyone! I just stumbled upon this place, and I've really been looking for somewhere I can talk to people who are understanding. Not that my family or friends aren't, but I don't have many people I can talk to who have personal experience with the matter.

My name's Zachary. I'm 25 years old, FTM and I live in California. I've felt different my whole life, and for a long time I really didn't understand what exactly it was. Once I did figure it out, I felt relieved and scared at the same time. I still am, to be honest. I haven't come out to most of my family and friends yet, and although I don't think they'll react badly, I'm just not ready to tell them yet. The ones I have told have been extremely supportive and I'm really glad to have them in my life.

Anyway, I'm glad I found this place and I'm looking forward to meeting some awesome new people!

[Chrissy1979]

Hi and welcome to the site

[Zachary]

Thanks, nice to meet ya!

[Dena]

Welcome to Susan's Place. We are pretty rare in the population and the current numbers are about 1 in 600 births but with many people in the closet good numbers are impossible to come by. Over a day, about 700 members visit the site and the number of guest are several times that. You have gone from not knowing anybody to knowing a small town. If there is anything we can help you with, let us know because it's very likely somebody has the answer you need.

We issue to all new members the following links so you will best be able to use the web site.

Things that you should read

Site Terms of Service & Rules to Live By	Standard Terms & Definitions	Post Ranks (including when you can upload an avatar)
Reputation rules	News posting & quoting guidelines	Photo, avatars, & signature images policy

[Zachary]

Hi Dena! That does make me feel a bit better, I was feeling pretty alone. I'll check those links out, thanks!

[V M]

Hi Zachary 

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

Hugs

V M

[Zachary]

Hey V M, thanks! Nice to meet you.

[saraht123]

Hey Zachery. Welcome to Susan's.

I'm sure you'll find plenty of people here who you have a lot in common with. It's great that those you've told so far have been supportive. I think there's no pressure to come out to absolutely everyone right away and hopefully you feel you can do this in your own time.

Best wishes,

Sarah