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Alana Ashleigh

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July 26, 2025, 05:41:27 PM
Quote from: April Marie on July 26, 2025, 05:25:43 AM2.5 weeks in and feeling amazing. My dysphoria is gone and I feel somehow more calm. I've had several spontaneous cries brought on by things that never affected me before.

Physically, pace of hair growth has slowed a lot already. I'm noticing changes to my skin; softer and my pores are shrinking. Speaking of "shrinkage," there's been some of that, too. lol Nothing that I can definitely latch on breast wise yet,  but I know it's way early. I am feeling as if they are a bit more dense and heavy but that may also be wishful thinking. And, perhaps just a bit of tenderness this morning.

In any case, I am feeling so amazingly happy.

So happy for you, April. I experienced exactly what you described my first few weeks. The only thing that haven't experienced is being able to cry. I just can't get it to happen.
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April Marie

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August 10, 2025, 07:06:05 AM
In the Good News/Bad News category...my nipples itch and ache. Oh, wait...there's no Bad News in that, is there??!! Time to grow, girls!!!!
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Lori Dee

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August 10, 2025, 09:55:03 AM
Quote from: Alana Ashleigh on July 26, 2025, 05:41:27 PMThe only thing that haven't experienced is being able to cry. I just can't get it to happen.

You're not watching the right movies.  ;D
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August 10, 2025, 12:12:02 PM
Quote from: April Marie on August 10, 2025, 07:06:05 AMIn the Good News/Bad News category...my nipples itch and ache. Oh, wait...there's no Bad News in that, is there??!! Time to grow, girls!!!!

Enjoy! 😀😀
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AlisonM

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August 29, 2025, 03:50:32 PM
@April Marie Thank you for blazing the way through for those of us coming after you!  Keep going, Sister, you have got this!!!

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Melanie-H

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October 06, 2025, 09:48:44 AM
April,
So happy to find your post and this site. I'm 71 and have been seeing a therapist about transition plus a psych consult about meds. Been dwelling in this "not-quite-ready" zone for two decades and realize there's an end to this party at some point and I haven't danced yet. So, your post and positive results are encouraging to me.
Melanie

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October 06, 2025, 10:08:59 AM
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Hi Melanie

My name is Sarah and I would also like to formally, Welcome you to Susan's Place!

I see that other members of Susan's have also welcomed you as well.

I am so happy you found us.  Stepping out of the not quite ready zone after years takes courage; your note shows you are already moving.

It is good to hear that you are seeing a therapist who can provide the help you need.  It is prudent to seek proper medical advice, if access is difficult some clinics offer informed consent pathways that may help you obtain the medication you need.  You are never to too old to change your life around, whether you take small or large steps is up to you alone.  Members here share their stories so others can be helped by them; you are not alone and we are here to listen.

Once you feel comfortable here, it would be appreciated if you add a little bit more about yourself in the other forums and threads.   I would appreciate it very much as, I'm always interested in learning something new about new members.

In addition members of Susan's will more than likely will discuss problems or issues that are similar to yours as most have experienced these issues as well.

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