Introduction

[Allie Keenan]

Hello All 

Im Allie, from the UK .. hope that's ok? ... I feel lucky to have found Susan's place after reading through some Topics, I just had to join up and be part of this Community.

I have dressed from very young as I'm sure many have and have always felt female inside. The older I have become the harder it has been to deny myself Who I feel I am and should be. A year ago I seeked help through my Gp and was referred to a Gender Identity Clinic, where I completed psychotherapy and assessments .. Well they told me what I knew .. that I have Gender Dysphoria, now I'm just waiting for my hormone prescription which should be within the Next Month. My only wish was that i had the courage to go earlier in my life rather than try to talk myself out of it and try to pretend Im happy being someone Inside i feel Im not ... Anyway im on track now! Its scary but xciting at the same time .. I hope to be here for a long time and share my Journey with you All and in return hear about all yours

[V M]

Hi Allie 

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

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V M

[Allie Keenan]

Thank you for the welcome VM .. i will read it all now 

[big kim]

Welcome from a Blackpool girl

[Jacqueline]

Allie,

Welcome. Great support available here.

Your story is fairly familiar to many of us. Not suggesting "ho, hum, heard it before'. Just I think there are some things in what you have posted that I can relate to and I think many others on this site.

Don't be afraid to ask questions. I still have regrets about realizing so "late". However, the phrase it is never too late is used a lot. I am trying to embrace it. Because, it is never too late to to make your life better.

Wishing you love, acceptance and a smooth journey.

With warmth,

Joanna

[Megan.]

Hi Allie, and welcome. I'm over in Bedfordshire, and have still got 6 months till my first GIC appointment. I'm in my late thirties, and also wish I might have started on this road sooner, but I guess I just wasn't ready, life can't be rushed!
All the best with your adventure.
Meg.

[Allie Keenan]

Thank you for the welcome Kim & Megan ... What Clinic are you attending? if you don't mind me asking? the Nhs is a long process but free treatment so I guess it balances out... And also Joanna for your Kind words! You are right its Never too late to be You & Happy 

[Megan.]

I'm on the slooow CX train, but tbh, it suits the timetable in my head. I've got family and young children, so I'm taking tiny steps forwards and seeing how each one feels before I take the next. It might take me years, but if I can bring family and friends along with me, then its worth it.

[Allie Keenan]

I'm Glad it suits you and I understand, I hope you achieve all you Desire and your family are supportive in your Journey

[big kim]

Got referred to Charing Cross October 1989, first appointment May 1991! Post op December 1994

[Megan.]

Wow, I thought the bad wait times were a more recent problem.

[MeganAshley]

Welcome Allie. So happy to have you!
This place is such a wonderful resource and hopefully we can all help you a little bit on your journey.

*hugs*

[Devlyn]

Hi Allie from the UK, I'm Devlyn from Boston! Welcome to Susan's Place! I'm actually in Weymouth, we have a sister city in the UK. I'm glad you decided to join us and help build the site. See you around!

Hugs, Devlyn