Why do you come to Susan's?

[Frank]

Well, a few years ago I stumbled on the place, browsed around and never really left. There were two people, Cindi and Dennis that played a big role in my hanging around actually, I do admire them greatly.

[RachaelAnn22]

I came here to gain knowledge and to be part of a family.hugs,rachael

[SaveMeJeebus]

To gain knowledge.
I've talked to a few people online that were on a suicidal forum that I'm on. I felt a bit awkward giving advice when I'm not transgendered myself, but I believe my advice was actually pretty well as I was praised. He also told me he was pan-sexual at one point (I actually had the impression more people would be pan-sexual), and both these things encouraged myself to find a places where I could talk. I read topics every now and again, but my main attraction is the chat room as it enables me to get to talk to someone better (I am pretty lonely, ha).
Just last night I was on Laura's Playground Chat and after talking to two people they went a bit into their personal life.

Guy; My dad's having a hard time believing. I went to a therapy today and after that my dad still wasn't convinced and believes I'm doing it for attention. – I can only protest and tell the person they're not doing it for attention and that he needs to see a gender therapist now. I told him he should consider opening up to his dad to see if he can make him understand.

Girl; I'm going to be telling my parents today as it's my birthday & my friend will be over so they won't argue with me. – I was asking her how her parents were. I told her that doing it on her birthday weren't a great idea. She asked me how I'd approach the subject, so I told her I would say to my parents what they would do if I was to date a transgendered person. This would give me an insight on their reaction to this & if they could it relatively well then that's when you say about yourself.

[Keaira]

I've come here just for that little extra helping hand. I've gone through my transition pretty much alone. physically anyway, with a nudge here and there. Without my online friends and a few IRL ones I'd have probably been miserable for the rest of my life. But despite my stubborn streak, so called bravery and positive attitude, I've realized that this is something I cant do alone. So I want to give a little something back.

[Renton]

Like many, I'm here to gain knowledge through others experiences, and come to an understanding about myself. I also want figure out what options would be best for me, about the pros and cons, and maybe build a bit more confidence in seeking help/coming out.

[Pharaun]

I came here because I wanted to gain Knowledge. I have learned a lot about the lives of other people by reading quite a bit in each of the forum categories.

[V M]

Raise Hell and Take Over the World!!! 

[Joelene9]

  To share my experiences, to help others with my knowledge, to gain knowledge I haven't heard or experienced before.  To hang out with others with my condition on a friendly, stable forum.
  Joelene

[Muffins]

No real reason.. oh wait... to let those that don't know that google images cache images from susans and links them to trans related words. I was doing it earlier and so many pics especially avatars came up I was like hey I know you ....oh wow and you! aahh I remember that pic! holy crap I hope no pics of me show up! wait I hardly ever post pics... ......but still :/

I wonder if the backend programming team have the ability to stop this from happening? no meta?

[Born_to_Rune]

To support my other half. We began the journey together, and its finally nice to find a location that accepts the partner! All too often I've felt excluded - or have been. I hate that! But I've also recognized that NB needed somewhere to talk to others going through similar things, but this is the first time we've found somewhere that is inclusive. So, thank you so much for that!

[Epi]

I've been a reader for awhile and now I'm posting.  Gee, everything's going so fast.

[LaPapito]

"I come to Susan's, because of ALL tha beautiful, interesting pee-pole who post here...of course...duh!" 

[ChloeDharma]

I joined because i've been a member of another trans site in the UK for years but have become tired of the hostility there. I came here hoping to find a more varied group of trans people, better understanding and respectful interactions.

[LaPapito]

I joined because i've been a member of another trans site in the UK for years but have become tired of the hostility there. I came here hoping to find a more varied group of trans people, better understanding and respectful interactions.

"I understand completely what you are saying ChloeD...but then, MyDear, there is "Hostility" und "Belligerence" where ever one may travel...!"

"But, however true this may be, still welcome to OUR home...and I do hope you find aplace here..amongst 'like-minds'"

[I_am_Toni_Lynn]

I joined because i've been a member of another trans site in the UK for years but have become tired of the hostility there. I came here hoping to find a more varied group of trans people, better understanding and respectful interactions.

We may or may not be talking about the same website, but I have self-exiled myself from the really big one because there is a GG mod there who threatened me over a post that I (as a MTF CDer) made in support of my FTM brothers, implying that I had no right to comment on their thoughts or joureny. BTW - the post was not insulting, questioning, off colour or otherwise off-base, but rather on the commonality in all our journeys. I decided I no longer wanted to participate where abuse by the mods ruled the roost.

I spent the next 6 months looking for other places to socialise. My reasons for desiring, in fact needing this socialisation, is because I want to offer hope to others like me (particularly CDers) that it all works out, but also, once again, support my brothers.

A part of my journey is that a very good friend is FTM and  we have talked at great length about his journey. The deepest pathos I experienced, is when I held him in my arms as he cried because his family situation (married with two kids) has made his transition next to impossible. Having shared so much of his journey, I hope not only learn more, but also act as almost a voice for them amongst my sisters.

Another part is that, while places like this have helped me to know that I am not alone, there are still times when, I do feel alone amongst my CDing peers because I like FTM CDers (which BTW I understand as distinct from FTM TS people, particularly as reference above), as I feel like that's where my other 'half' of the world is.

I think I'm getting too weird her as words are failing me, so I'll just say -- I'm here

Huggles

Toni-Lynn

[mimpi]

I joined because i've been a member of another trans site in the UK for years but have become tired of the hostility there. I came here hoping to find a more varied group of trans people, better understanding and respectful interactions.

Can understand that, I came here for similar reasons although the UK site I came from was LGBTQI rather than just T. Maybe it's a UK thing, who knows

[Futura]

I came because I am lonely and I don't have anywhere to go...

[Jillieann Rose]

Now I come to Susan's to socialize and help others.

[annette]

In my transition time there was no internet, there was even not a real community, we where with such a few people.
More than 30 years ago I started transition, I was lucky with the looks as a female looking boy and I never had comments about passing, I had bad luck with accepting from family and friends.
I passed into the bunch of cis girls friends, some of them knew about my transition, but I could never speak about it, because they didn't had a glue what's like to go for transition, they saw me as one of the girls and that's it.
One of my best friends told me that it looked horrible to her but she said I can't imagine how this must feel.

No I'm talking with people who are dealing with the same thing, I don't have to explain, you get the message.
I think that's great, people who I can understand and despite my horrible English they understand me.

I made friends here, and this year I had the opportunity to visit two of them, isn't that wonderful?
Beside that, I hope that my experience can contribute to people who are making the journey that I've made.
I know about the fears, the rejecting and the feeling of being an outlaw.
I made mistakes by taking the comments of family and friends seriously and that maked me sad.
I hope to prevent that others will make the same mistakes as I did.

Another reason is....I like it here, there are plenty of nice and friendly people and some comments are written with a great sense of humor (thanks for that Tekla) So, give me a reason why I should not be here.

hugs all
Annette

[Emily Ray]

I need someplace to go! I was a mod a at another forum and because I was trying to be of service to our community I spent a great deal of time there. I lost that recently and I need somewhere to share with my brothers and sisters. I am using the same name because I can be no one else and so it feels a bit odd here. I know there are people here who know me from the other site and I hope we can find each other here. I guess I am just really disappointed with the way things turned out. It really hurts. I was there for over a year and a half and had thousands of posts. Now its all gone! The terrible thing about it is my hormones are so screwed up I can't even cry about it. I don't have anybody to tak with about it who understands what these online communities become for us. I won't go back and so I am starting over again here.

Huggs

Emily