I just wanted to introduce myself to everybody out there! I'm not too great at the whole introduction thing but I thought I'd give it a whirl. I'm 25 and l live in a medium sized city in the Midwest. I began my transition when I was 18 in college by starting HRT. I went full-time about a year later and was very fortunate to have a supportive group of friends while I was in school. I moved out of state after college and have been living in stealth (with the exception of a few very close friends) for the past several years. I had my GRS a little over a year ago and am very happy with my body at this point in my life.
Being transgender has taught me to be a compassionate person so I believe in loving others by first loving yourself and that one of the most important things in life is to learn to give and receive love freely. It took me a long time to get to this mindset and it's still something I struggle with; I wanted to join these forums to talk with other trans people and build a network of support. I've had many cis allies throughout my transition but for some reason I've always been afraid to get support from the trans community itself. In my experience, living in stealth can be both incredibly freeing and incredibly isolating so I am starting to realize the importance of talking with others who have gone through some of the same experiences as myself.
I am very into psychology and would like to continue my education so I can help others throughout my lifetime. It would be great to eventually give back to the trans community in some tangible way so that is a life goal of mine. I also enjoy writing, journaling, music, spending time with friends, food, and, ultimately, growing as a person.
Anyways, to avoid going on and on about myself...hi!
