Hi All! I'm Donica

[Donica]

Hi All! My name is Donica. I am a transsexual women and have been as far back as I can remember. I started HRT late in life (08/14/2017) and am looking forward to GRS hopefully late next year. For now, I just started facial hair removal and voice therapy. I spent most of my life in a numb, depressed  state of mind hiding my true identity. I was so tired of living this lie that I finally came out to my doctor's in June last year. I now feel new, alive and embracing life with a new found joy. I've been in and out of this forum and a few others for many years and found this one to be the most helpful and friendly. I'm looking forward to talking with you all about the long road of transitioning.
Love!
Donica.

[Jessica]

Hi Donica 🙋‍♀️ Welcome to Susan's Place!  I'm Jessica.
I'm so happy you have started posting an introduction for us.  This is a wonderful way for us to get to know you.
You are on your own personal road to being who you are and I hope the best for you.
Last June when you were talking to your doctor....I was talking to mine!
I see your new here, so I'll post some links that may help you get better acquainted with the site. Pay attention to the site rules they can be of great help and don't forget the link highlighted red.  It has answers to questions that are commonly asked.  Then join in on a topic you find interesting and learn and share.

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

[Northern Star Girl]

@Donica
    Hello Donica,    Thank you for introducing yourself.   
I am glad that you have become a member of Susan's Place and that you have shared your introductory posting with other members here on the Forums.
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.

I see that our esteemed and beautiful member  @Jessica  has already welcomed you but also please allow me now to also warmly 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 the Welcome Message that @Jessica  posted, she included 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.   
As she indicated please look closely at the LINKS in RED, there answers there to many questions that new members ask.

Again, Welcome.
Danielle

[V M]

Hi Donica 

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

Hugs

V M

[Donica]

Where was my head? I'm sooo sorry it took me so long to get back to this. I want to thank you all for the very warm welcome.
Hugs!
Donica.

[Northern Star Girl]

Where was my head? I'm sooo sorry it took me so long to get back to this. I want to thank you all for the very warm welcome.
Hugs!
Donica.

@Donica
No worries!!!  I have been enjoying reading your various postings since you joined last month.
Thank you for joining the Forums here.  I am very pleased that you are having a good time on here.
Hugs,
Danielle

[DawnOday]

Donica... I sympathize with you. Hiding is like torture. I came out very late also but I knew basically in kindergarten I didn't fit in with the guys. I tried but never could catch on. Surgery for me though is impossible. But I agree that the joy I feel now is authentic and something I did not feel often as a guy.  I'm so glad you are joining us.

[Donica]

Surgery for me though is impossible. But I agree that the joy I feel now is authentic and something I did not feel often as a guy.  I'm so glad you are joining us.

Thanks Dawn! I'm sorry to hear that surgery is impossible for you. May I ask why that is? My self, I'm 61 and in not so good health, but it hasn't stopped me. At least not yet. 
Hugs!
Donica.

[DawnOday]

Donica I have third stage

congestive heart failure. I didn't think I could even go on HRT. But thanks to all the info I got on Susan's it became possible. I'm now two years in and happier than ever.


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[Donica]

Donica I have third stage

congestive heart failure. I didn't think I could even go on HRT. But thanks to all the info I got on Susan's it became possible. I'm now two years in and happier than ever.


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I'm sorry to here that Dawn! Did you try to get GRS? and If so, did the surgeons deny you? I'm sorry to ask so many questions about it. But I have had three myocardial infarctions and two stents my self. It is well managed now. I haven't met with any surgeons yet but all of my doctors have been positive so far. I'm just not going to take "NO" for an answer.

[DawnOday]

Donica... So far I have had four open heart surgeries. One to replace a defective heart valve, they had to open me up again shortly after as I had internal bleeding. Next they implanted an ICD. I then had 4X cabg, I've also had four days in a coma for sepsis. I have been on blood thinners for thirty years. My ejection fraction has been as low as 17. If I were twenty it would only take a hot second to decide because things are so much different now.

[Donica]

I understand now Dawn! Thanks for your reply. Stay positive and upbeat! BTW, you look stunning in your new avatar!

Hugs!
Donica.