Saying Hello

PrincessLeiah · August 11, 2012, 07:09:19 PM

Hi all!

I just wanted to pop in and introduce myself. After years of trying to get by in life by simply gritting my teeth and resigning myself to being uncomfortable in my own skin, I've only recently found enough strength and self-acceptance to come out to my friends and family and begin the process of becoming the awesome lady I've always wanted to be. I'm hoping to start on hormones before too long, though it looks like I'm going to have to wait a bit more for that, as my partner and I would really like to have a baby before I lose the ability to contribute to that process.

I'm here because while I've got lots of wonderful and supportive friends, all of my trans* friends are guys! (For some reason there seem to be a lot of trans guys in the Jewish community, but very few trans women) So I thought it would be nice to connect with some folks who've had some of the same experiences.

Cheers!

Leiah

Ms. OBrien CVT · August 11, 2012, 07:16:41 PM

Hi Leiah,

Welcome to our little family. Over 7808 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/brother/Andro/member.

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

Janet

Sara Thomas · August 11, 2012, 07:18:33 PM

Welcome Princess Leiah!

(If only I'd known that name wasn't taken, when I registered, you'd be Sadie May right now!

)

So happy to hear that you've taken steps toward being yourself!

Pretty new here myself, and have found it to be a wonderful forum.

M'best - Sadie

V M · August 11, 2012, 07:19:27 PM

Hi Princess Leiah

Welcome to Susan's

Glad to have you here, there are many wonderful friends and loads of great info. to be found here

Hugs

V M

Devlyn · August 11, 2012, 07:21:02 PM

Hi Leigh, I'm from Boston! Wish I could help, but I haven't transitioned to Jewish yet! See you around, hugs, Devlyn

PrincessLeiah · August 11, 2012, 07:24:41 PM

Quote from: Devlyn Marie on August 11, 2012, 07:21:02 PM
Hi Leigh, I'm from Boston! Wish I could help, but I haven't transitioned to Jewish yet! See you around, hugs, Devlyn

Does that mean you're thinking of converting? If so, wishing you every success on your journey. I'm a Jew-by-choice as well. The jury's still out on whether my parents were more traumatized by me saying I was female or that I was becoming Jewish.

PrincessLeiah · August 11, 2012, 07:25:57 PM

Thanks for the welcome, everyone! It's exciting to have a group I can share experiences with.

Devlyn · August 11, 2012, 07:33:10 PM

My boss is Jewish, so I get on-the-job training!

peky · August 11, 2012, 08:02:29 PM

Shalom Sister,

I am not too far from DC, what is your 20?

PrincessLeiah · August 11, 2012, 08:41:08 PM

Quote from: peky on August 11, 2012, 08:02:29 PM
Shalom Sister,

I am not too far from DC, what is your 20?

I live in Philly, actually.

Catherine Sarah · August 12, 2012, 09:51:47 AM

Hi Leiah ,

A big Aussie welcome to Susan's family. It's good of you to drop in and say "Hi". Hope you like it here, and you stay for a while.

There is a mountain of information, resources and friendship waiting for you here, you just need to jump in and start talking.

So pleased you have such an understanding and supportive partner. She may be interested in the Significant Others section that we have here for those ultra supportive people. may be some answers or other useful information for her there. I honestly believe, SO are the unsung hero's of our community. Often they struggle to understand, what we've know about all along. Can't be easy for them.

Looking forward to hearing more of your story in time to come, but in the meantime, be safe, well and happy.

Lotsa huggs
Catherine

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