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Started by Bryanne, June 11, 2006, 11:40:05 PM

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Bryanne

Hello, my name is Bryanne.  I am a male to female transgenderist.  I live my life as a man, but have strong transgender feelings.  My wife knows, but does not approve.  We have been married over 10 years and she has known about my problem since Jan 2004.  I need some outlet to express my feelings.  I hope I can explore further and get other opinions.  I have had these feelings since I was 6 or 7.  I am 37 now.

Bryanne
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Robyn

Welcome, Bryanne.

Sounds familiar.  I'm sure you'll find lots of interesting peole here in various stages of their jornies.

Be sureto check out the links from the main page as well as the Chat area.  I'll leave it to Stephanie to mention the Wiki.

I'm Robyn, an older postop MTF who is married to an FTM. 

Robyn
When we walk to the edge of all the light we have and take the step into the darkness of the unknown, we must believe that one of two things will happen. There will be something solid for us to stand on or we will be taught to fly. — Patrick Overton
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Melissa

Welcome Bryanne.

Melissa.
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stephanie_craxford

Quote from: Bryanne on June 11, 2006, 11:40:05 PM
Hello, my name is Bryanne.  I am a male to female transgenderist.  I live my life as a man, but have strong transgender feelings.  My wife knows, but does not approve.  We have been married over 10 years and she has known about my problem since Jan 2004.  I need some outlet to express my feelings.  I hope I can explore further and get other opinions.  I have had these feelings since I was 6 or 7.  I am 37 now.
Bryanne

Welcome to Susan's Bryanne.

You have definitely come to the right place to express your feelings, and get opinions.  As that is one thing that Susan's has and that's opinions :)  I'm sure that you will enjoy the site as there is lots here to occupy yourself, and lots of new friends to make if you feel inclined that way.  Please take part in the forums where you can and don't be afraid to start you own topics.  If it's information that you need try our Wiki as it's jam packed with articles that relate to the Trans community.

So relax you're among friends.

Steph
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flower power

Hi Bryanne;

This is a really nice place to meet friends and be yourself. Your description of yourself sounds a lot like me from what little you provided. I'd be happy to talk any time.
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HelenW

Welcome, Bryanne!

I'm happy you found us and decided to join.  This is a great outlet as well as a wonderful source of objective information and personal experience.  I hope you'll like it here as much as I do.

again, WELCOME ! !  :D
helen
FKA: Emelye

Pronouns: she/her

My rarely updated blog: http://emelyes-kitchen.blogspot.com

Southwestern New York trans support: http://www.southerntiertrans.org/
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Jillieann Rose

Hi Bryanne,
I am 54 and have grandkids. Like to see pictures?  ;D
I came out to my wife last winter but she doesn't not want to see me dressed or even talk about it. So I'm glad I have lots of friends here at Susan's to talk too. When I need to share my confusion, joys or pains they were always here for me.
The people at Susan's have really help me along this journey.
We are here for you Bryanne.
:)
Jillieann     
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Bryanne

Yes, I see that I am definately not alone in these feelings.  (I need to go off topic and ask how do you post pictures to a post?)  My wife found out when I had started shaving my legs.  I had done this because of irritation of my hairs against my pants.  I had done my knees and thighs and then finally I did my entire legs.  Well the blank hit the fan.  First she asked if I was gay.  I'm not, so I told her no.  Then she asked if I wanted to be a woman.  This I denied, but she finally got me to tell her that I like to dress as a woman.  I thought everthing was over.  She was crying and telling me no no and i was crying, because I didn't want to lose her and my daughter.  She just could not believe it.  Because I was involved in some very masculine activities (military)  But I could not help my feelings.   


Posted at: June 12, 2006, 09:56:46 PM

Like I said in my original post, I have felt this way since I was 6 or 7.  My first recolection was me trying on a pair of my mom's pantyhose.  I then moved on to her slips and nightgowns.  I loved the feeling, but this was also associated with sexual release.  Afterward, I would feel very guilty.  I thought that boys should not feel this way.  Then i would be back to trying the cloths on again.  I also remember that my brother had a clown costom, that I felt looked like the under pinnings for her outfit that Scarlet Ohara wore in Gone with the Wind.  Its the bloomers worn under their corsets.   I remember wearing that one night, sneaking it to my room to try on.   
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stephanie_craxford

One of the most important issues for you is to keep those lines of communication open with your wife, and be sure to be honest and up front.  But in doing so be sure that this is a route for you as the consequences can be tragic to say the least.  There are those here who have experienced this.

Steph
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Robyn

Quote from: Bryanne on June 13, 2006, 11:21:49 PM
  (I need to go off topic and ask how do you post pictures to a post?) 

Once you have posted 15 messages, you will be able to PM and to add a photo to your profile.

Robyn
When we walk to the edge of all the light we have and take the step into the darkness of the unknown, we must believe that one of two things will happen. There will be something solid for us to stand on or we will be taught to fly. — Patrick Overton
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Bryanne

Robyn,
        Thanks for the info on the pictures.


Posted at: June 15, 2006, 12:07:27 AM

Steph,
        You are right about communication being important.  It's tough when your wife doesn't want to talk about it.  She just could not see me this way when it was first disclosed.  She is still having a hard time of it. I plan on discussing this in further posts.

Bryanne


Posted at: June 15, 2006, 12:10:58 AM

My wife doesn't like to talk about this.  It is referred to as my problem.  Something that I have to overcome and keep hidden.  To her I am a Freak.  It isn't fun being having to hide a side of yourself.
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Kimberly

*hug* Hang in there Bryanne... You can always come here and be yourself (=
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Kim

Welcome Bryanne. I am a 38 married TS AND telling your SO is difficult. Just remember, slow and easy so she can keep up with your transition and not feel threatened. I've seen where I would move to a stage, for example breast forms, and would have to move back a step for a while because my wife was not yet ready for that stage. It may take a bit longer than you wish but at least she'll survive it with you this way. Best of Luck  :)
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Bryanne

Thank you for the kind words.
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JenniferElizabeth

 Hi and welcome Bryanne,
  Sorry It took me the longest to welcome you. Im a MTF 40, and married. So, yes, I can relate to how you feel. My wife is here or there with supporting me. ( mostly there) She has her good days where she will go out while Im at work and buy me clothes. Then, she'll do a 180 and want to yell and curse me out. I'm happy you found us. Once again welcome!!! ;D
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Bryanne

Jennifer,
Well here is an example of what I am going through.  I needed some underwear to wear to work, but I din' a have any clean pairs.  So I wore a pair of my clean female underwear.  I did the laundry afeter work.  when my wife got home, I told her I did the laundry and had to wear a pair of my Alter ego's underwear.  Well my wife blew up over that. she says do not remind her of this problem.  That it makes her sick.  Her big hangup is that she feels she is competing with another woman for her man.  I really feel for her, but it is tough having these feelings.  I would love to be a woman, but would be happy to just dress on occasion.

Bryanne
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Robyn

Sounds as if your wife would benefit from gender couseling, too.

Robyn
When we walk to the edge of all the light we have and take the step into the darkness of the unknown, we must believe that one of two things will happen. There will be something solid for us to stand on or we will be taught to fly. — Patrick Overton
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Bryanne

Do you mean for her to understand my problem?  She just acts as if its a choice.  I wish I could be normal and not have envoius feelings toward women, but I can't help that I do.
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Melissa

Many people do think it's a choice.  Maybe another approach would be to convince them that it's the right choice for you.

Melissa
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Bryanne

Why would I choose to have these feelings.  Not that I don't like expressing my feminity.  But I do understand why people have problems with it.  It is outside the realm of normal behavior.  But it is like any other medical condition.  There are causes and symptoms and remedies.  I just wish people would understand what this is like. 
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