New to Susan's hello

[Chrystal451]

 I would like to introduce myself to you folks of Susan's who are navigating gender journeys. I myself am a middle aged person who is on a self discovery journey. I have read many posts here and I definitely resonate with many of you. I'm not sure what I have to offer other than my friendship and understanding. I have just very recently spoke to my doctor and a therapist about being transgender..So far reactions have been better than I could have hoped for. This has been overdue for many years. My wife has known for a long time and is extremely supportive. I cant thank her enough. Close family and friends are unaware of my circumstances. To all here i thank you for all the wisdom and ideas expressed. Onward we go....... Chrystal

[Bari Jo]

Hi Chrystal.  You are among friends.  Susan's has helped me and is integral in my support system.  I am also middle age and just now accepting myself and transitioning.  There are many of us, you aren't alone

Bari Jo

[Chrystal451]

Thank you for your kind thoughts. Knowing I'm not alone allowed me to reveal myself to my physician which has been fantastic. Thanks again. Chrystal

[MaryT]

Welcome Chrystal.  It's great that your wife is supportive.

[Chrystal451]

Yes I'm very fortunate in being married to her. Thank you for your welcome here. I appreciate it. C

[Jayne01]

Hi Chrystal and welcome. I am also middle aged and recently started my journey. My wife is also very supportive. You will find many nice people here.

Jayne

[V M]

Hi Chrystal 

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

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Hugs

V M

[Chrystal451]

Thank you Jayne01 for your welcome message. We are truly very fortunate. Thank you VM and I'll check those links out. I'm happy to have found an awesome support network here. Thanks to all. Chrystal

[KiranFox]

Welcome to Susan's^^ I really hope you can get all the support you need here. You're in the right place for that^^

[Chrystal451]

Thanks for the welcome Love your name btw. Very cool. I've started seeing a therapist/psychologist last week and mentioned Susan's to her. She will be having a look around I'm sure. Chrystal

[MelissaPink]

Good morning Chrystal,
Welcome to our group. I'm new here too.  I think that you'll find some very supportive people here that can help validate your feelings and will encourage your make the positive decisions that are a correct fit for your life. 

Melissa

[Charlie Nicki]

Welcome Chrystal!!

[FreyaG]

Welcome!  I'm new here too and 53, although I feel like I'm only a month and a half old

Freya

[Laurie]

Welcome!  I'm new here too and 53, although I feel like I'm only a month and a half old

Freya

  Hey, FreyaG , I see that you are new here. So please let me say, Welcome To Susan's Place! Come on in and take a good look around.  Perhaps I can even get you to hop on over to the Introductions Thread and  create a post to tell us a little bit more about yourself so we can get to know you a little better and greet you properly.

  Also I'll add some links and information below that can help you get more out of our site. Please take time to become familiar with them especially the RED one as we are always getting questions that are answered there.

Laurie
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[tgirlamg]

Welcome aboard Chrystal!!!

This journey is best made with friends at your side and you are amongst them here!

Onward we go indeed brave sister!!!

Ashley

[Chrystal451]

 Sorry about the late reply. Had a couple crazy days lately. I have been talking to a couple of therapists about my journey. Circumstances led me to two of them which so far is working out. So my little network of supporters is expanding as i slowly break my news to them. One by one the feedback has been great. Everyone has been compassionate and understanding. I am very fortunate. Thank you to all who have welcomed me here. I read your posts with great intrest. We are all very connected in a special way. To some of the other new gals and guys here, isnt this a great place? Thank you again. Chrystal