Why do you come to Susan's?

[hurin19067]

why? enlightnement and conversation.

[KindredCoda]

To gain knowledge
To share my knowledge and experiences

[maxjohnson]

I'm mainly here to snoop on you people.

[Tyler]

I joined to be able to be myself with a family in denial. And to learn how othr people feel.

[KatVonDoom]

Because I'm terrified and apprehensive and ecstatic about what's coming in my life, and as incredibly supportive my family and boyfriend are, sometimes I need to get things out and get a perspective from an outside source, as well as find a supportive community for the myriad questions that, no matter how much I've thought about this, I had no way of seeing coming.

[immortal gypsy]

This place helps me not think. Work used to help distract me from what a still have to do, who I haven't told yet ect.. Now this helps as well and here I can also ask for help with any questions I have

[Kimberley Beauregard]

Mostly for tips, knowledge and some insight into TG lives.  Even before the desire to CD became strong, I was always curious.

[Emily.T]

I found this site purely by accident  it's been the best accident of my life  this site and the great ppl here have helped to set the real me free.  This chic is never goin back.

[Two Bodies/Same Soul]

Oh you know a place to talk with people like me. To start friendships, be inspired, ask for advice, and if I needed a shoulder to cry on this community is here for me. It is the community that drove me to come out, I was scared and alone, you guys and girls showed me that I wasn't.

The thing that I saw on this forum that had the most impact on me was the transition before and after photos. After so many years of repression the woman that I am came out, crying to be free.

"Please don't withhold this from me.

" it's just not fair."

Now things are looking up. I'm out to most of the people that matter in my life, and now it seems I might be starting hormones soon. So I am extremely hopeful for the future now. When I saw no hope this forum gave me hope.

To put the impact that Susan's has had on me in mere words would be completely ludicrous. How I just wish I could convey how grateful I am to this community of transgendered people.

Your friend,
TB/SS

[MeghanAndrews]

I came here long ago from a faraway galaxy.... Oh, wait, that's from another movie. 

What was it, eight years ago I first came here?  Boy was I locked deeply in the closet!  And totally afraid of telling anyone.  I needed to converse with people who could empathize.  I had a lot of questions too.

What I learned is it's better to be yourself and start a new life than live a life pretending to be someone you think those around you want in their lives.

Hey you! I was thinking about you today wondering whatever happened to you. I hope life is going well for you in your corner of the world Meghan

[Cindy]

Nice to see you Meghan. I hope you are travelling well.

Hugs

[Ltl89]

It's like a home and family to me.  I know that sounds weird, but the site is very important to me.   Why I come here depends on the day and how I'm feeling.  Overall, I would be hard pressed about leaving.  It's nice to relate with people that understand.  Maybe I won't be as active in the future as it can be time consuming here, as is life when you got things going on, but I can't see myself ever going away even when my transition is only background noise.  It's been too important to my life and I'm sure it will be for many others.  At the end of the day, even if I won't need support myself in the future, I would like to do what I can to help others as best as I can.  Especially the youth that are searching for answers like I once was and still am in the process of doing, hopefully I'll find them, lol. 

[Amyc101]

To gain knowledge, confidence and to make new friends.

Plus I think for people going though tough, life changing situations its good to have the online community where people are supportive (and more importantly understanding) where we can get the support we may not necessarily get at home, I'm lucky that my family is somewhat neutral to the idea but I have a friend who's family basically mocks her for transitioning but she has little choice but to put up with it for now since there is no alternative.

[jussmoi4nao]

Boredom. Plus there's some cool peeps.

[Christinetobe]

To be seen as as and treated as the person I really am without having to put up any walls.  This place has been like a bulldozer helping me remove barriers that I have placed in my own way.  Thank you all.

[GnomeKid]

I think my reasons have changed the longer Ive been here and the further I've gotten in my transition, and really even my life. 

[Kiwi]

Well, in Italy the FtM community is kind of underground and we don't have a big place like this to share our experiences, stories and knowledge. I come here to try to help other people in transition, while I let them support and help myself.
Oh and to improve my English too

[Marcel]

This place is a huge resource for me and will very much be my support when I come out to parents next week.

[krogan]

I wanted to meet people who understand my experiences of the world as a transgender person. Some of my old friends - who, all credit to them, stuck by me - look kind of blank/uncomfortable if I start talking about trans stuff. Makes me feel really sad and distanced from them, even though I know they love me. But I can also sense that they don't totally understand, and I guess I don't have the confidence to push it. So long story short: I come to the board to feel less isolated and to pick up tips about dealing with tricky situations like love affairs and public nudity.

[AnomalyEternal]

To socialize, gain confidence, meet/make friends and be a part of the online community :3