Hey! Jennifer here. I've read so many threads here mostly through Google searches so I thought it was time I introduced myself and maybe occasionally give back to the community
I'm Scottish, but living in England right now. I'm 30 years old, felt trans (mtf) since I was a child, was only really a problem as a teen, but I kept it to myself for various reasons including family. Long story short I've made the decision to finally begin HRT and everything else that may come after. I came out to most of my friends, I'm in the process of leaving my job (PhD position) because it's not a good environment for my transitioning, and I started estrogen over a week ago. Deed poll completed, companies being informed of name change.
In the last few years I've been presenting as female when I can, especially at university LGBT events and reasonably safe spaces. I did tell a lot of people I was genderfluid, which helped test the water and let me be myself now and then. Really I was presentationfluid if anything, as I always identify as female.
I really appreciate the advice, knowledge, experience, and kindness from others who are going through similar changes in their lives. I often read about experiences of FTM people too. You're all wonderful and this website has been really useful without signing up.
I have some regrets about not starting sooner. I usually find these sort of things cheesy, but a friend sent me a Chinese proverb that said, "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now." Here's to a happy transition!
