My introduction

[lisaolsson]

Hello,

I am Lisa, 31 years old MtF TS from Sweden. I have lurked here on and off for a few months and have decided to at least introduce myself in case I want do comment on something. 

My story is rather unusual, in that it has been so easy and fast.
Precisely a week less that a year ago i thought my first thoughts ever about my gender identify. My life before that was ok, it wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either, and I started to think about why. After a short time my gender identity popped up.

Four months later I was sure that I was TS and had come out to my friends and family, and soon after also at work. I have now lived full time as a women for close to six months, been on HRT for seven months and am for the first time in my life really happy and satisfied.

[Janet_Girl]

Hi Lisa,

Welcome to our little family. Over 3700 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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Blessed Be.
Janet

[Dana Lane]

Wow, that sounds like my very own story. Except I am not living full time yet! Welcome!

[K8]

Welcome to Susan's, Lisa. 

I thought my transition was the world's easiest, but obviously I didn't know what I was talking about.  (Not the first time. )  I'm glad things are going so well for you.  Many of us here struggle for years.  It's nice to hear success stories, too.

As Janet said, be sure to look under the Announcements heading.  There you will find the rules we live by in this little world of ours.

- Kate

[lisaolsson]

Thanks, all of you.

I was warned about transitioning in a small village, but I found it much easier and much more safe here. In some ways I still wait for that big explosion.

It really was easy. No one suspected anything, but no one was surprised either. Most just thought that I was gay, which is strange since I have had a few serious relationship with exclusively women.
I have even had women I met at some party several years ago find out and their only reaction was "that explains a lot".

[gennee]

Hi Lisa and welcome to Susan's. Congratulations on your transition.

Gennee

[V M]

Hi Lisa 

Welcome to Susan's

Glad it is going well for you 

[K8]

Lisa, I am transitioning in a small town, too.  I thought it would be harder, but I think it has made it easier.  People accept me because they already knew me.  Perhaps the first part is harder where everyone knows you, but once over that hump it gets pretty easy.  Most people just figured that if I wanted to walk around town presenting as a woman then why not?  By now everyone is used to me as Kate.

- Kate

[Dianna]

Welcome isaolsson, all the best to you. 

[jesse]

welcome to susans
jessica

[cutejanessa]

Hi there, I just wanted to let you know that you aren't alone in all this. I started transistioning about 5 months ago myself and have been on HRT for about 6 months. My biggest surprise was how accepting people in this day and age really are for those who are transistioning. We seem to be on the same timeline so I am realy curious to know how your transistion has been going. The differences you noticed in your new female role. Myself I live in a major city and work in a job which requires me to meet 100's of people every day. I hope to hear from you and wish you the best of luck in all your journeys!

[lisaolsson]

Lisa, I am transitioning in a small town, too.  I thought it would be harder, but I think it has made it easier.  People accept me because they already knew me.  Perhaps the first part is harder where everyone knows you, but once over that hump it gets pretty easy.  Most people just figured that if I wanted to walk around town presenting as a woman then why not?  By now everyone is used to me as Kate.

They do not have much choice, either they accept it or they will be known as that bad bigotry person for all their life.
My neighbors first thought a sister of mine moved in with me, until they where told the truth be the only person in town.

Hi there, I just wanted to let you know that you aren't alone in all this. I started transistioning about 5 months ago myself and have been on HRT for about 6 months. My biggest surprise was how accepting people in this day and age really are for those who are transistioning. We seem to be on the same timeline so I am realy curious to know how your transistion has been going. The differences you noticed in your new female role. Myself I live in a major city and work in a job which requires me to meet 100's of people every day. I hope to hear from you and wish you the best of luck in all your journeys!

There really are many differences, some are subtle and some are really obvious. Car mechanics, electricians  and others refuse to take me serious from time to time. Many female friends and people at large are so much nicer and more social than ever before. People I do not know stop and chat, that has never happened before my transition.
Some friends did a complete turnaround, most to the better.

Most subtle differences are from family. They tend to treat me more like a daughter or sister for every month that pass. But it is really subtle but wonderful differences in how the talk with and about me, how they treat me and so on.

[sarahF]

Hi Lisa and welcome to Susans It sounds like your happy good for you. This is a family here and I know you'll enjoy your stay
Sarah