Why do you come to Susan's?

[Kitty_Babe]

I come to Susan's because I am respected for who I am, I feel a sense of belonging and family, and I like to share support and information with others, as well as make people smile and feel loved.

I actually couldn't think of a better way to say it than this., Yeah +1 for this post - if there was such a "Like" button.  

[April Dawne]

  thanks Kitty  Hugs!

[Trapped07]

I'm looking for people to talk to Who are also transgender.  I'm deep stealth.

[MsOcean]

Needed some knowledge, some help, and a community..
Figured I could find it here~

[Edge]

To help me sort out wtf is going on with me and to find a supportive community.

[VickyMI]

To gain more knowledge to help me make decisions I face now and ones I know will be coming at me in the next few years....

[suzifrommd]

This is the only place, the only place, in the entire world where people understand what non-binary is all about.

I certainly don't, and I am one!

[Sephirah]

Odd that I never posted in this thread before.

Hmm... over time my reasons have changed, sometimes subtly, sometimes drastically.

Now... to try and understand why people think the way they do, to gain insight on why they feel the way they feel, and to see the shifting visions of this world through countless new eyes. To maybe share what calm, strength, and empathy I have inside with others, so that they never feel alone, as I have at times. To attempt to instil a sense of purpose, hope, and the courage to believe that, regardless of circumstance, there is always a light in the darkness, even if walking towards it involves the hardest steps one ever has to take.

[Jamie D]

Wow, those are beautiful sentiments.

[Morty]

I came here primarily to find advice, to feel safe, and to be able to talk on a website where the majority understand what I am going through. Though my friends are (for the most part) incredibly wonderful people who listen and help all they can, I always desire another person like me to talk to, who understands first hand, and not just what they've been told and come to accept.  A sense of acceptance, understanding, and on some levels, empathy, are very nice.

[jokkemies]

The main reason for me coming here is to socialize, I really want to make friends with other trans* people and I wish this could be just the right place for that! Also, I'm looking for little- and big brothers for me - I want a little brother so bad, because there's nothing I want as much than helping someone out when they need it the most; if it's with coming out, questions about transition and so on... I want to be the support and help for someone! But yeah, I also want a big brother, someone who's had his genital surgery and could give me support and advices.

Yeah, that's why I'm here.

[Marion]

I wanted to talk about being trans with people, but mainly I wanted to talk about myself as a guy, as a trans guy, so as to see if it was something I wanted to commit to as part of my identity, and to learn ways of talking about it to people--a personal vocabulary, if you will.

That this forum has a great many older members of the community (and is quite active) was why I stayed past 15 minutes. I really like hearing the voices of many generations on issues, and Tumblr is mainly people my age or younger, so it's good to have a different set of people to hear from.

[Jamie D]

The main reason for me coming here is to socialize, I really want to make friends with other trans* people and I wish this could be just the right place for that! Also, I'm looking for little- and big brothers for me - I want a little brother so bad, because there's nothing I want as much than helping someone out when they need it the most; if it's with coming out, questions about transition and so on... I want to be the support and help for someone! But yeah, I also want a big brother, someone who's had his genital surgery and could give me support and advices.

Yeah, that's why I'm here.

You might consider posting a short biography in the "Introductions" board.  Welcome!

[PrincessKnight]

I guess I just wanted to find a place that specialized in Trans matters, with people with intimate or personal experiences in it- I'm already on a couple of LGBT boards, but I was hoping for something a little more specialised.

Plus, one can never have too many friends online (offline, it's easy- not that I'd know).

[sh215001]

I am Bobbi.  I guess you could call me a Closet TG, perhaps an incorrect term, I don't advertise to the world, although I can't hide my Breasts and the Stretch Marks are forever. I really can't believe how fast they have grown. I do not belong to a group or have TG friends. I do not know the Nomenclature. I search Online because I have more Questions than Answers.

Suddenly a little after 12:01 AM, February 1, 2011 I couldn't breathe. I found later that day that I had DVT and a Pulmonary Embolism. A lot of Blood Clots passed through my Heart on the way to Both of my Lungs. The first hospital thought I had a Heart Attack from Enzyme Test Results and transferred me to a Heart Hospital where they eventually discovered the truth. I am Very Happy to be ALIVE Today!! Most Die.

Since they have found I have a Mutant Gene and I am Predisposed to Blood Clots and DVT, I guess just like my Grandfather. I always thought the Blood Clots and his PE were from an injury, a Bull smashing him in a gate. I wish I had only known. I'm on Coumadin/Warfarin for Life.

This why I am here? I have told more than I will probably share in months. I hope you will not mind me peeking around, I have off and on for a couple of years.

Take Care All 

[Romeo Seeks Ophelia]

Well it's not like I am coming out or anything like that I live in San Francisco so I've seen it all, I think being here is important because I have been through so much I want to help, aid, or whatever any TS with answers even if she really wants to know if your bums huge I will never lie, promise.

[Nicolas]

I come to Susan's in order to meet others and share experiences, knowledge, etc. Mainly it is to meet others and just surround myself with others who understand.

[amdee]

Just to find a little info on certain issues, not much interaction on here with other people, but that's life i suppose,

[Apples]

I was going nuts with the dysphoria, and telling about it only to people I knew they would say I was wrong. In the end I decided to ask somebody who had been on this same situation. And it was for the better.

[DavinaG]

I need to be part of a community who understands our issues.  It is good to not feel alone in all of this.  The other learning stuff is good as well.

Love,

Davina