Hello from a new oldtimer

[Amy Rachel]

Hi all! I transitioned over ten years ago and got on with life. But of course having been born trans can leave you with some serious and subtle PTSD. I'm still healing. I haven't been on any forums or anything in ages and ages and this is my first time here.

What motivated me to look around was stumbling across a couple of novels about the young trans experience that really moved me. Wonderful books. And they got me reflecting on things and looking at the political and medical climate today.

So here I am. I suppose more about me will come out in various posts. I look forward to exploring and connecting with more stories of more people.

Amy

[Dena]

Welcome to Susan's Place. When I first joined the site, there were a few post surgical members but lately we have been accumulating a few more. You will be a welcome addition to the site as you experience will be useful to the newer members. You may also find information that will update your knowledge about the state of the art. In my case I came to the site because I needed information on voice surgery. I also discovered new thinking on HRT and after 10 years without, I am back on HRT again. If there is anything I can help you with, let me know.

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[BellaDianna2016]

Hey Amy, I'm new to the site as well. I'm so glad we found this wonderful resource, I agree with you that transitioning can leave some emotional scars. Transitioning enables us to shed the old and to see our reflections look more and more like our truest self everyday, it is the most beautiful and freeing experience. But it isn't easy to be different in this world and it can be a long term challenge because of how many people simply don't understand our journey. In difficult times I remind myself of how much things have improved for our community in just the past 10 years, I can only imagine how much better things will be for the next generation, and that gives me infinite hope.

[Amy Rachel]

Thanks, Dena. Voice surgery caught my attention, too, this year. Amazing how much better it seems to be now than back when I was considering it.

BellaDianna2016, thanks for the welcome. I too have great hopes for future generations. I look at the kids in school now and they amaze me with their consideration for each other. In fact, the past five years have stunned me in how the culture and politics have shifted and grown. Let's hope it stays on track.

[bluepaint]

Hi there Amy Rachel! Count me in the club hehe! I transitioned in the early 90s . I disappeared from the community for a while,  seemed that at the time (after being knocked around by life and jumping through the hoops of "gender clinics" in order to be approved for my surgery) that it was best for me to just go on with my life and although following from afar, I kept anything trans related away from me. Seeing that there was a new and growing awareness in regard to trans rights made me realize that it was important for me to "come out" and start to identify officially as a transperson! The courage and determination of those from the younger trans generation that are fighting hard right now just to be themselves everyday, inspires me and has helped me to find my pride again!   blessings!  Julie


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[V M]

Hi Amy 

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

Hugs

V M