New member introduction

[AngelOfConfusion]

Hiya,
I'm a stealth TS.. 11 years post transition. I used to be a member of several of these type sites and I kinda miss occasionally getting to talk with others who have been through the same issues. When you're stealth and talking with coworkers at lunch you can't really be honest about some things. I guess I joined to have someplace to think out loud among like minded people.
Granted most I'm sure aren't going to be of the same mind, but close enough..

I'm in late 30's, 90% lesbian 10% bi I suppose. Meaning I'm mildly interested occasionally in guys, but not enough to let down my general mistrust of them to take a chance on one. I've mostly dated other M2F TS's. I'm pretty successful professionally. Don't really know what else to put, but I only just joined this site like 15 minutes ago, I'm sure more will come to me..
Anyway, thanks for being here and listening

[K8]

Welcome to Susan's.  I think you'll find lots of people like you in various stages. 

I'm still early in transition, but I wonder about stealth.  It just seems such a hassle.  I don't want to wear a big TS on my forehead, but I generally find the more open I am with others the happier I am.  I think the world is changing very fast and my experience has been that people are much more accepting of us than they were even 11 years ago.  Maybe I'll feel differently about it later in my journey to full womanhood.

Anyway, welcome AngelOfConfusion.   There's a lot of confusion around; it's nice to have an angel.

- Kate

[Arch]

Hi, Angel. Welcome. I know what you mean about not being able to let your hair down. I go to a men's discussion group--all gay and bi men--and I'm not out to them as trans. I love the group, but I have to watch what I say because I don't want to out myself. Yet. Maybe someday.

Anyway, talk away. My ears might be pointy, but my teeth aren't. I don't bite, I swear.

[AngelOfConfusion]

Well thank you both for the warm welcome.

Kate, some people are fine with others knowing, and if that works for them great... for me it doesn't. Also I just don't want to be accepted in spite of being a TS. I rather like being just accepted. Also I've spent much of my career working with the military and perceptions in those settings can get people killed, just ask Barry Winchell's family..  
I actually grabbed my name i'm using on here from a young lesbian who I looked up to long ago, she was like 16 but way ahead of me in maturity level. I don't know what ever happened to her but saw no one was using the name and thought it would be a good one to borrow for on here. It does fit me too

Arch, I thank you sir   

[Janet_Girl]

Hi Angel,

Welcome to our little family. Over 2900 strong. That would be one heck of a family reunion.

Feel free to post your successes/failures, Hopes/dreams.  Ask questions and seek answers. Give and receive advice.

But remember we are family here, your family now. And it is always nice to have another sister.

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I am also lesbian and in a relationship with Heather Rose here.

Blessed Be.
Janet

[Cindy]

Hi Angel,

It's abit of 6 of one and half a dozen of the other. Other guys and girls just accept each other, although there is a massive spectrum of maleness or femininity in the groups. You tend to drift to the people who have similar interests. I think it may be a bit easier for MtF to get acceptance as we are not affecting male sexuality, we have given up what they regard as precious. For FtM can it be a bit different in joining into the male dominance of society. I'm not by way implying any lack of maleness in FtM, just the peer groups you are joining can have strict perceptions of how they see themselves. I've thought sometimes of the difference in perception. Bio males are terrible at getting medical treatment, those in the age and family history for prostate cancer don't get checked, 'cos they have to have a finger up their bum , females are having vaginal examinations regularly.

I think I've rambled enough

Welcome and I hope I haven't offended anyone

Cindy