My Splash into Susan's Place

[soyunachica]

Hi all,

I've had an inclination towards the idea of transition since about puberty, and always had an adverse feeling and reaction to masculinity for as long as I could remember before despite not having any particularly gender non-conforming behavior. I knew well by High School that if I had my way I'd be a woman and transition, but only in the last few months decided struggling with my gender secretly was too painful despite the social, financial and potential fertility costs of letting the cat out of the bag. Probably MtF, at the very least trans very-femme. It's taking the family time, and I live in a rather blue state but in a rural speck on the map.

I'm now in my early 20s and towards the end of my undergrad. I have a foot in both heavy STEM and the humanities. I entertain myself with an eclectic range of hobbies (space, languages, computing et al), and hope to find a career that combines them. There are some rather cool jobs I've taken up across big name places in totally different fields, and would out possibly out myself if I listed them. I have a good amount of friends everywhere I go. I also correspond closely with a national figure, and have met quite a few more without any family ins. I'm both proud of what I've done and feel I have a lot to loose.

From the mid-Atlantic and surrounded by cats I hail. My life has seen significant intersection with neurodiversity, both first-hand and as a caretaker.  I've probably found a gender-competent therapist to start (he has an awesome pubmed) and will probably transition medically and socially soon-ish if I can help it. Slowly I'm locking arms with others in the LGBT community. I'm scairt, to understate.

No matter what I do, I can't rid myself of the woman inside me.  So yeah, here I am. Probably will ask for advice and stuff. And chip in what I can in threads. What say ye about all this?

[V M]

Hi Soyunachica 

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

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Hugs

V M

[LizK]

Welcome to Susan's

Glad you found us and don't be shy about asking those questions. Don't be afraid we don't bit around here...at least not hard anyway LOL 

Take care

Liz

[soyunachica]

Thanks for the welcome! I tend to gravitate towards the traditional forum style for Linux questions, so why not for the trans fun! Plus this site generates the best stuff in Google Searches

We'll see how this all goes lol

[Northern Star Girl]

Thanks for the welcome! I tend to gravitate towards the traditional forum style for Linux questions, so why not for the trans fun! Plus this site generates the best stuff in Google Searches

We'll see how this all goes lol

@soyunachica   
Dear Soyunachica:
     I am happy to see that you signed up as a member of Susan's Place and that you have now posted in the Forums.

    As you continue to post here you will be able to exchange thoughts and comments with others that are experiencing many of the same things that you mentioned in your Introduction.

    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.

    I see that our lovely member  @V M  has already Officially Welcomed you,
but please allow me 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.

    As you should be 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. ....
     ***There is a very good chance that you might find that you will make some new like-minded friends here. 

    Please come in and continue to be involved at your own pace.
   
    There is information and important LINKS that  V M included below 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

[debrahelen]

Welcome to Susans - glad you found this group.  There is lots of experience here and I'm sure any question you have would be openly and honestly answered.  Enjoy your journey - it'll be challenging but fun.
Deb

[ChrissyRyan]

Hi Soyunachica!


     Welcome!     


Chrissy

[soyunachica]

Thanks everyone!!!! You're all so welcoming and sweet!!

Now a little question - in your opinion, what's something unique what about this place has to offer, besides being a traditional-style forum on trans-related issues?

[Ricki Wright]

Welcome!

$ mkdir vaginia | mkdir breasts | touch srs.txt | rm -rf malebits

It would be so much easier if we had an operating system that we could upgrade with only the functions we wanted eh?

Ricki

[GingerVicki]

Welcome!

$ mkdir vaginia | mkdir breasts | touch srs.txt | rm -rf malebits

It would be so much easier if we had an operating system that we could upgrade with only the functions we wanted eh?

Ricki

<3

[Faith]

Thanks everyone!!!! You're all so welcoming and sweet!!

throwing in my welcome

Now a little question - in your opinion, what's something unique what about this place has to offer, besides being a traditional-style forum on trans-related issues?

In my experience on here ... everyone is your friend until proven otherwise. My experiences elsewhere are the opposite.

[Susan R]

Hello soyunichica, welcome..its a pleasure to meet you.  I'm glad you're finally embracing the woman inside along with the LGBTQ communities.  I finally did the same recently and my life has improved susbstantially.  Hope your transition is smooth as well.  Keep us updated as to your conquests and milestones along with your, hopefully few, trials and tribulations.

My best to you,
Susan R🌷

[soyunachica]

Welcome!

$ mkdir vaginia | mkdir breasts | touch srs.txt | rm -rf malebits

It would be so much easier if we had an operating system that we could upgrade with only the functions we wanted eh?

Ricki

Lol, it's called Linux! The days of sifting through KB articles in Windows Update to pick what's helpful and avoid what's extraneous are sadly now Cumulative and in one way or another mandatory updates. But the welcome is awesome!

[Ricki Wright]

Lol, it's called Linux! The days of sifting through KB articles in Windows Update to pick what's helpful and avoid what's extraneous are sadly now Cumulative and in one way or another mandatory updates. But the welcome is awesome!

I am happy if I have brought a smile to your heart.

Ricki