Hi!

[MissEmily]

Hi!  My name is Emily, I'm 22, and I am a transgender woman.

Ever since I was about five I dreamed about being a girl, but I had a lot of internalized transphobia so I rejected these feelings for a long time. They kept coming back and I went through a depressive state about my identity, and I've been seeing a therapist for about a year. I still struggle with gender dysphoria but I've come to accept myself for who I am, and I plan on starting HRT soon and living truthfully. I'm sure it will be a long and difficult journey but I pray there is hope.

Just wanted to introduce myself and provide a little backstory. Nice to meet you all! 

[Eryn T]

It's wonderful to meet you, too, Emily!

I'm so happy that you're on the path to accepting the real you and gonna be on HRT soon! (I might be on HRT by the end of the year, I cant wait!)

This community is great for its wealth of information and the wonderful support you get from its members!

I hope to see you around the forums! And While I am still pretty new(only realized my depression was caused by dysphoria like a few days ago, and started transitioning only about 3 months ago now) I still hope I can help you in your journey in whatever way possible!

Everyone deserves to be happy with themselves!

Much love,
Eryn

[Northern Star Girl]

Hi!  My name is Emily, I'm 22, and I am a transgender woman.

Ever since I was about five I dreamed about being a girl, but I had a lot of internalized transphobia so I rejected these feelings for a long time. They kept coming back and I went through a depressive state about my identity, and I've been seeing a therapist for about a year. I still struggle with gender dysphoria but I've come to accept myself for who I am, and I plan on starting HRT soon and living truthfully. I'm sure it will be a long and difficult journey but I pray there is hope.

Just wanted to introduce myself and provide a little backstory. Nice to meet you all! 

@MissEmily 
Hello Emily,  PLEASE KNOW that I am not trying to hijack your thread but I see that you had just become a member of Susan's Place and this is your very first posting... so please allow me to give you my Official Welcome.

I am glad that you have taken the step to become a member of Susan's Place and that you have shared your  thoughts with other members that may read your posting.
I am thinking that you may lots more questions and concerns, this is the right place for you to be to find out what others have done that may have been in your circumstances.
 
Be aware that there are a lot of members here that can identify with what you may be going through.

Please allow me now to officially WELCOME you to Susan's Place.  You will find this a safe and friendly place to share with others  and to read about others similar trials, tribulations, and successes.
It is nice that you had signed up so you can share with others and involve yourself with some give and take with other members.
When frustrated or if you have successes you can share it here if you wish and receive support from others and offer support to others. ....

***It's a very good chance that you might find that you will make some new friends here. 

Please come in and continue to be involved at your own pace. 

Below, I posted Important LINKS that will tell you about Susan's Place.  Included there is information about the site that will help you navigate around and best utilize the features here. 
Please look closely at the LINKS in RED as they will answer questions that many new members ask.
Again, Welcome.
Danielle

Here are some links to the site rules and stuff that all new members should be familiar with:

Things that you should read

Site Terms of Service & Rules to Live By	Standard Terms & Definitions	Post Ranks (including when you can upload an avatar)	Cautionary Note
Reputation rules	News posting & quoting guidelines	Photo, avatars, & signature images policy	Membership Agreement

[MoreThan2]

From one newbie to another; welcome! I hope you like it here.

[Janes Groove]

Welcome to the site and congratulations on your final decision to live your life as your true self to be a woman.
The hard part is over.  Let the fun commence.

[V M]

Hi Emily 

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

Hugs

V M