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[Rachel Bellefountaine]

Hello, everyone! Nice Forum.

My name is Rachel. I'm 24 years old and am both a college student and freelance web and graphic developer. I'm also very much transgendered. I've been aware of my gender identity disorder for a while now, but am now living as my true gender when at home. I still live as a male at school, as it would be to risky for me to come out to my peers and professors. I recently came out to my girlfriend and, while it shocked her to hear at first, she is being supportive and staying by my side. Makes me very happy, since past relationships didn't take it so well.

Anyway, I just want to meet more people like myself and would like to share my experiences and hear about the experiences of others. Glad to meet you all. ^_^

[Muffin]

Heya Rachel ...I think it's safe to say you'll enjoy every second you spend here at susans and meet some wonderful people at the same time!!!! Welcome!!! *warm welcoming hug*

[Janet_Girl]

Hi Rachel,

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

[V M]

Hi Rachel 

Welcome to Susan's 

[PanoramaIsland]

Huzzah, more of us! Together we may form a sinister, hormone pill-toting army of peaceful, good-natured, silly gender terrorists! 

[K8]

Welcome to Susan's, Rachel. 

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.

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: "Site Terms of Service and Rules to Live By", "Standard Terms and Definitions", and "Post Ranks".  Look through the other stuff there, too.

It's wonderful your gf is supportive.  I have some women friends who have been invaluable as mentors.  Gather your supporters where you can find them.

Happy exploring.

- Kate

[gennee]

Welcome to the group, Rachel.

Gennee