Hello

[Hinoiri]

I'm a San Angelo native. I started working on being transgender since last year. I have yet to take hormones because of the darn Trump government mess on funding. I'm non-binary which mean I'm both masculine and feminine on the inside. I'll split this in 2 parts. I would like to hang with San Angelo transgenders. I am part of the local LGBT community. I'm going through this journey and would not like to be alone in talking about this. Oh yes I'm 59 and still look like a typical guy. I have started learning makeup and picking out nice clothes but I'm not out yet. I'm all about making friends. I'm deaf but I do have cochlear implants. I like to read and surf the internet. I volunteered for the local pride show in a month time. I have to do a bunch of paperwork first and handle a background check. That haven't happened yet. I'm sorta excited as it's my first time volunteering for that. I'll add a picture to profile as soon as I can figure that out.

[Lori Dee]

Hello Hinoiri,

I'm Lori Dee. Welcome to Susan's Place!

Thank you for the introduction.

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@Hinoiri
@Sarah B
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[ChrissyRyan]

Hi!


   Welcome Hinoiri!


Chrissy

[Devlyn]

Welcome aboard, Hinoiri! Glad you found us.  🙂

You may find the information below helpful if you're going to be volunteering for a Pride organisation:

TERM TO AVOID:
"transgenders," "a transgender"

Transgender should be used as an adjective, not as a noun. Do not say, "Tony is a transgender," or "The parade included many transgenders." Do not write "transwoman" or "transman." Do not capitalize transgender, unless it begins a sentence or is part of a name (e.g., National Center for Transgender Equality).

BEST PRACTICE:
transgender people, a transgender person

For example, "Tony is a transgender man," or "The parade included many transgender people." "Marisol is a trans woman" or "Mason is a trans man" or "Julio is a nonbinary transgender person"

~ GLAAD media guide

See you around the site!

Hugs, Devlyn

[TanyaG]

Hi Hinori and welcome! We've been having the most amazing run of slightly older trans people joining, which I think is neat because I'm one of them too 🙂 We are the most incredibly varied group, so you'll find plenty of members with similar experiences to share, I hope. One thing about Susan's is the more active you are, the more rewarding it will be for you and for everyone else, so start exploring!

[April Marie]

Welcome to Susan's Hinoiri from another of the "older" crowd! I began my journey two years ago at age 68 so don't feel like your late to the parade. lol Are you working with a gender therapist? Many of us have found that to be an excellent way to start our journeys and to set our goals and timelines for transition. Remember that as much as we have in common with each other, each of us is unique. My path may not be right for you. Ao, ask questions, look around, jump into conversations. Finding yourself, your voice and your style are all parts of the fun.

[Northern Star Girl]

@Hinoiri
Dear Hinoiri:
A warm Welcome to Susan's Place and the Forum

Your volunteering for a Pride organization is commendable and a worthwhile endeavor.

PLEASE click the following LINKS at the end of my message and read carefully
how to handle the wording, terms, and language used in dealing with the LGBTQ+ community.

Any questions pleas feel free to contact any member of our Moderation Team.

Warmly, Danielle [Northern Star Girl]
      The Forum Administrator

                              The FORUM Moderator Team
                              @Sarah B
                              @LoriDee
                              @Devlyn
                              @Jessica_Rose
                              @Mariah
                              @Northern Star Girl [Danielle]  The Forum Administrator


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    GLAAD Media Reference Guide – 11th Edition
          https://glaad.org/reference/

GLAAD's Media Reference Guide, now in its 11th edition, offers education and guidance on telling LGBTQ people's stories in ways that bring out the best in journalism.

This Guide is intended to be used by journalists reporting for mainstream media outlets and media creators who want to tell the stories of LGBTQ people fairly and accurately.

                  https://glaad.org/reference/terms

                  https://glaad.org/reference/trans-terms

[Hinoiri]

*** TRIGGER WARNING ***

Why yes I'm working with the local LGBT organization here called Open Arms. They offer a variety of services but I dealt with the LGBT part. I have been keeping a diary of my thought back in September last year. I then decide to take it to Open Arms and basically get started on my journey.

[Hinoiri]

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. I'm just gonna shutter my personals ad as I have mentioned the ... on login is not what I wanted when I joined. This here site is surely tons better.

[Lori Dee]

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. I'm just gonna shutter my ...personals ad as I have mentioned the ... on login is not what I wanted when I joined. This here site is surely tons better.

Just to be clear, this is NOT a dating site. Our Terms of Service make it clear that such content or links to such content is a violation. This is a Transgender Resource site where we offer information and support for transgender individuals and others of the LGBTQ community. If you are here for other purposes, you are in the wrong place.

[Devlyn]

There's people of all ages and backgrounds here. Please take a look at the links that you were given earlier.

Hugs, Devlyn

[Dances With Trees]

Welcome, Hinoiri! I learned so much reading other people's welcoming messages. Susan's Place rocks! Glad you're with us.

[ChrissyRyan]

Please return to explore Susan's Web site more.

Chrissy

[Annaliese]

Welcome Hinoiri, it's nice to see you here. I'm sure you will enjoy the warmth and friendship here. There are so many members here who have plenty to share. I have learned so much by being here only for a few short months.