Hello from Norway

[Crazycatlady]

Hello! I'm 35 years old, and live in Norway. I have always knew that I got gender-issues. I met my wife 9 years ago, and she knew about this. But I have always said I am NOT going to take hormones. But here I am. Got my start dose of spironolactone a week ago (low dose). Hoping for estrogen in a couple of months (my doctor starts really slow!).
We decided to get a divorce, she is not a lesbian. She is my soulmate and best friend, but she will not be my wife after my decision. So I have to deal with a divorce with the love of my life, and my conservative family (think some of them will cut me off). I am really thankful for this forum, it has helped me a lot! Reading all the positive stories made sure I was doing the right thing!

I am sorry for bad spelling and grammar, but hopefully it would be better! 

[V M]

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[Mikka55]

Welcome to Susan's Place. Hope you enjoy your time here.

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[findingreason]

Hello,

I'm sorry to hear that things are not going well with your wife, and possibly family as well. It is always unfortunate when that happens. But you are definitely in the right place to discuss these concerns and problems, as there is a really supportive community here. <3 Welcome.

Don't worry, your English is good I don't really see anything wrong with it at all.

[JeanetteLW]

  Hi Catlady,

I'm Jeanette, 64, mtf and unofficial greeter for Susan's Place. I would like to welcome you to Susan's Place unofficially even though it sound like you already know your way around. Welcome, welcome,  (( Hugs)) it looked like you could use a few of those.  Come on in and sit your self down. You already know where everything is. And you know how to ask for help. So I don't really have anything to do.
  I am sorry your wife couldn't be more understanding of your needs and yes this trans thing we all deal with is a need. It isn't something we can ignore lest it drive us insane or worse. It's a need, one we must do something about. Many of us here have lost wives, family and friends to this craving to become what we should have been in the first place. Very few have those jewels of a wife that do understand and are able to support us as we transition.
  Since you know of Susan's and know the help and support we can give, then you know where you can come to share both the good things in your journey and the less good that you need help with to overcome. This is the place for it. You just continue to hang around here. You hear me? You keep coming back. We will be here for you.

  Hugs,
  Jeanette

[Mikaela]

Welcome! I feel for you about your family. Mine rejected me simply because of my poly relationships. In the long run, it makes my decision to transition easier, since they are already out of my life. The family I've created in my life since then will be far more accepting. Even so, I know when I fully come out and go full time, there will be those who can't handle it. We can choose to be ourselves, or we can choose to live for others. We can't do both...


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[Steph(Fairgirl)]

Hi crazycatlady.

A big welcome from Steph in England.
You can relax here.
I'm sorry to hear about your marriage but it is heartening to know you and your wife obviously love each other very much.
Soulmates are for keeps and have and always -will be!
My ex partner of 19 years- Jo is my Soulmate. She married 9 years ago and we have become like Sisters.Her husband has become a very good friend.
Just wait and see concerning your family. This is not easy for you but you have made the right decision for you.This is your life and you deserve to be happy.
Be strong- we will support you all of the way.

Hugs
Steph.

[Crazycatlady]

Thank you for the warm welcome and good feedback. I'm sure I'm on my right track, and I know this is the right decision. My soon-to-be ex-wife will always stand up for me, and be there when I need her.
I can't wait to gdt my E, I feel the 3-7 week are going to feel like years     
Again: Thank you all for sharing your stories here. It's because of you I have the guts to follow my heart and feelings.

[HappyMoni]

Hi CatLady,
   Congratulations on finding your path for the future. Sometimes that part of the journey is the hardest. You sound very upbeat. As you have already found out, relationships change and unfortunately disappear for us trans folk. There are a lot of people who are supportive of us though. I hope you are able to surround yourself with such people. The further I go with my transition, the better it gets. Be hopeful, you can do it. My name is Moni. Take care.