New member from Indiana

[oceanblack]

My birth name is Nic, but those who know about me call me Erica. I am 22, Ive been MtF for most of my life, keeping it a secret from everyone in my world. Ive spent all my days feeling ashamed, like I'm wrong to be this way. In fact, I still do. I feel like one day I'll wake up and I wont be like this anymore.

I only joined this forum at the suggestion of a friend. I've honestly never known another transgender person my whole life, and didnt even know there was a name for what I was until recently.

I'm depressed, wildly emotional, and a stubborn cynic. So, I apologize in advance if I rub someone the wrong way. I'm just angry and unhappy. Thats why I'm here, to possibly find peace with my inner conflicts.

[colormyworld]

Yay!!  I'm sure you'll like it here!! :] All the ladies (and gents!) are very nice and helpful around here!

-Aidan

[oceanblack]

I hope so. Thanks for showing me this place.

[arbon]

Hi Erica! Welcome. You can find a lot of support here.   

[nmason]

Hi, Erica
Every one knows what you are going through. There is lots of love and support here.

[Janet_Girl]

Hi Erica,

Welcome to our little family. Over 4000 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.

And be sure to check out these links ( MUST READS )

• Site Terms of Service and rules to live by
  
• Standard Terms and Definitions
  
• Post Ranks ( including when you can upload an avatar)
  

Hugs and Love,
Janet

[oceanblack]

Thank you guys. I just feel kinda lost as to what to do now, but Janets post helps.

[cynthialee]

Welcome to the group. We have a great group of people here and the Admin and Mods are on top of issues and this is a relatively safe place to vent and seek suport.
We will rarely flame you and if we do be sure that we are just trying to help you avoid certain pitfalls.
So grab a seat and start reading the library and resourses and learn.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
So it is said that if you know your enemies and know yourself, you can win a hundred battles without a single loss.
If you only know yourself, but not your opponent, you may win or may lose.
If you know neither yourself nor your enemy, you will always endanger yourself.
Sun Tsu The art of War

[K8]

Welcome to Susan's, Erica. 

There's a lot of good information and good people here.  Each of our stories is unique but we have a lot in common.  Settle in, pull up a keyboard, and explore.

Being TS is nothing to be ashamed of.  It is a naturally-occuring condition that some people are born with (including me).

Happy exploring.

- Kate

[Alice]

Wellcome to Susans Erica. I am sure you will enjoy the stay as I have found this a friends place over the years.

Alice

[lizbeth]

welcome!