Introduction (Short Version)

[Jenny1969]

Hello everyone. I am starting my transition later in life....later than most that I have read about on the internet. I am 49 years old and am currently in Houston Texas. I have known I was a woman since the age of 5. It has been a very long road for me that included 26 years in the military trying to be super macho. (It didn't work).  I receive my medical care through the Department of Veteran Affairs and I have recently requested HRT. I am still waiting for my intake interview. I hope all goes well with that.    That's a little about me and I hope to learn, discuss, cry, and share with others on here. I know this is going to be a long walk and I don't want to do it alone.

Thanks

Jenny

[Devlyn]

Hi Jenny, welcome to Susan's Place! There are plenty of people here over 49, the late bloomers. I assume you're a veteran, thank you for your service. We have a veterans thread: Roll Call!

See you around the site!

Hugs, Devlyn

[KathyLauren]

Hi, Jenny!

Welcome to Susan's Place.

Thank you for joining us.  There are many of us older folks here.  I am 64.  And many of us are ex-military.  Trying to be macho didn't work for us either.  So relax, you are in good company.

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[V M]

Hi Jenny 

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

Hugs

V M

[RoryL]

Hi Jenny & welcome!

You'll find lots of folks here who came out or began their transitions later in life. My medical transition started last year at age 54 and I've been full-time out at work for only about two weeks.  It's nice to (virtually) meet you & best of luck with whatever steps you choose (or don't choose) to take in your transition! 

Rory

[Northern Star Girl]

Hello everyone. I am starting my transition later in life....later than most that I have read about on the internet. I am 49 years old and am currently in Houston Texas. I have known I was a woman since the age of 5. It has been a very long road for me that included 26 years in the military trying to be super macho. (It didn't work).  I receive my medical care through the Department of Veteran Affairs and I have recently requested HRT. I am still waiting for my intake interview. I hope all goes well with that.    That's a little about me and I hope to learn, discuss, cry, and share with others on here. I know this is going to be a long walk and I don't want to do it alone.

Thanks

Jenny

@Jenny1969 
Dear Jenny:
   I am most pleased that you had decided to join the Susan's Place site.

    I see that our lovely member  @KathyLauren   has already welcomed you to Susan's Place.  Please allow me to also welcome you here.
    Thank you for writing your introduction posting.... as you get more involved in exchanging comments on various posts other members will be along to offer their thoughts and comments in response to any of your specific questions and concerns..

    This is the right place for you to be to find out what others may have to say that may have been in your circumstances and with your questions and concerns.
    There are a lot of members here that will be able to identify with your situation as you continue to feel free to share it.

    I also want to 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.

    As you are certainly aware you can share with others and involve yourself with some give and take with other like-minded 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.
   
    There is information and important LINKS that  Kathy Lauren  included in her welcome message to you.   You will find information about the site that will help you navigate around and best utilize the features here.   
Please look closely at the LINKS in RED, answers are there to many questions that new members ask.

Again, Welcome to Susan's Place.
Danielle

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[Susan R]

Hi Jenny, I can relate to many of your feelings.  I'm 56 and just now started taking my long journey.  I missed many opportunities early in my life with some regret.  I also parallel your trying to compensate your inner feelings by trying to be that "uber masculine" superhero.  I did the same growing up taking on predominantly male stereotypical roles.  I too had to prove my toughness and my outlet was wrestling in jr high and high school and then lifting weights after that.  It was a crazy time. Two inner lives in one body.  Now, I'm trying to join the two into one through transition.  It's working.  I love what is happening to my mind, body and spirit.  I hope you have this same experience.  I would enjoy chatting with you anytime.

Take care,
Susan R🌷

[DawnOday]

Hi Jen, It can be done. I was 64 when I finally got confirmation for what I have known all my life. The last two and a half years without the need to hide, meeting people just like me for the first time, making friendships. Something that was almost impossible for me. That was my experience. I hope yours are just as important to you. Hugs

[Maid Marion]

Hi Jenny!

Welcome!  May you find your happy place, where you can just be yourself!