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[SamKelley]

Hi...

So my name is Sam Kelley and I've been trans my whole life. I'm now 40 but I've only just admitted it to myself about 5 months ago.

I'm genetic male but identify as female. I've come out to my closest friends who've been supportive however unfortunately my wife hasn't been able to accept it... Which I understand and I would never have done this to her on purpose.

But right now above all I need to accept myself unconditionally, and to try and understand the parts of myself I've repressed. I deeply respect the challenges we all must have been through.

Last night it occurred to me that though I feel greatly supported IRL, there will sometimes be times I want to be with other trans* women who've been through (or are going through) a similar thing. So I thought it's time to join a community, and what an amazing community Susan's is. Thanks for having me :.)

Hopefully I can be a positive and helpful contributor on here.

8 million members. Wow. And I think that's just the surface.

With love and gratitude,

Sam xox

[Shandril]

Welcome, joining this community is by far the most best decision ive ever made other than coming out to my wife lol.

Were all very supportive but wjat i like most is people here are honest and up front with you, you may not get the answer you want to hear but thats a good thing.

~Shan~

[Anna33]

Welcome Sam 

What I like the most about this community is that it is support-oriented. We are always watching each other's backs and that's a wonderful thing. You are not alone

See you around!

- Clara.

[TG CLare]

Dear Sam;

Welcome to Susan's Place. You are definitely among friends here and many people have walked in your footsteps.

Please feel free to ask any question you wish as there are no foolish questions asked, just the question that wasn't asked.

You have a long, rough road ahead of you but there are many on here who can offer advice and support to you and your wife. I hear some 50% of couples end up staying together so there's hope for your future.

All the best and once again, welcome to Susan's Place.

Love,
Clare

[Dena]

Welcome to Susan's Place. We haven't quite reached 8 million members yet and if we did, I am not sure Susan's poor servers could handle the load. The actual numbers are on the bottom right had corner of the page and if you click on Forums at the top of the of the page, you will find more interesting number.

I am sure if you continue to hang around here, you will learn a good deal more and you will contribute to the community. Each of us has our own abilities so you will contribute in your own special way. For now if  you need help, feel free to ask for it.

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

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[Laura_7]

Hello and welcome 

This are the current statistics:
21,729 members have made 1,579,220 forum posts in 151,876 Topics

Well... members are quite knowledgable and try to help...
so I'd say look around... and ask questions if you have any.

By the way there is also a chat.


*hugs*

[SamKelley]

Thank you Shan, Clara, Dena, Laura, Clare for your very warm welcome

I've read all the rules; and the dudette abides.

Ah, 8 million users is what it says on the news feed on the front page of the forum. Either way it's an impressive achievement

Clare, I think at this stage my wife and I want different things. Both that she doesn't want me to transition, and that I feel like this has brought some other differences in where we're at in life to light. I've grappled with this, and I've come to the conclusion that - while that's the case, I need my own safe space to transition and learn.

I'm still open to us somehow working things out, however not on terms that I continue to repress parts of myself.

I know some parts of the road will be challenging, but I don't believe it has to be hard . I see it as just another extension of my growth, which is beautiful.

Thanks again ladies, I already feel welcome

*hugs*


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[Devlyn]

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Hi Sam Kelley, I'm Devlyn Marie! Welcome to Susan's Place! I think the numbers there refer to each visit by a member. We're headed for eight million though, and I hope you'll stick around until then.    See you around the site!

Hugs, Devlyn

[V M]

Hi Sam 

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

Hugs

V M

[Adena]

I've come out to my closest friends who've been supportive however unfortunately my wife hasn't been able to accept it... Which I understand and I would never have done this to her on purpose.

Hi Sam,
I wanted to come over here and return the welcome! Yeah, it really sucks if you end of being forced to choose between finding yourself and keeping your marriage, I wish I could wave a magic wand so that all of our hearts would be changed instantly and none of us would ever have to face such a hard road. Thoughts and prayers your way as you travel the rocky road ahead!

Love,
Denali