Hi Danielle

Quote from: Northern Star Girl on Yesterday at 11:26:35 PM--->It is now #6 on the list !!!!
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Groan!!

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Sarah B
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@Northern Star Girl

Hi Marion

Thank you for mentioning the following movie, it is really appreciated:

2011 Carla (United States, Dir. Eli Hersko) - Independent drama following a transgender woman's search for love and family acceptance while confronting social prejudice.

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Sarah B
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@Maid Marion

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Quote from: Sarah B on Yesterday at 11:21:30 PMHi Devlyn

I have acquiesced to your demands and I have added it to the growing list     

1975 The Rocky Horror Picture Show (United Kingdom/United States, Dir. Jim Sharman) - Cult musical comedy that celebrates gender bending, camp style, and playful satire of sexual norms.

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Sarah B
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@Devlyn

Hello, Tom! Welcome to Susan's Place. You'll find many like-minded folks here.

Pema

Hi Devlyn

I have acquiesced to your demands and I have added it to the growing list     

1975 The Rocky Horror Picture Show (United Kingdom/United States, Dir. Jim Sharman) - Cult musical comedy that celebrates gender bending, camp style, and playful satire of sexual norms.

Best Wishes Always
Sarah B
Global Moderator
@Devlyn

Hi Everyone

For those who live in Australia all states and territories, do not have a gender marker on their driving licenses.  The gender marker is maintained in their relevant databases and can be changed according to the relevant law or legislation in those states or territories.  Subject to appropriate document verification.

Height and colour of eyes have also been removed over the years.

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Sarah B
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For me, the moments of daily life are gradations with 'I am woman' generally louder than the other voices in my head. But the other voices are loud enough for me to hear. It feels as though I am somewhere between 70 and 80% woman but I have moments when I feel more male than female. I am learning to live with this dissonance. Perhaps HRT will provide more stability and more clarity, but if it doesn't, I'm ok with who I am, regardless of whom I become.

Hi Lunaria

My name is Sarah and I would also like to formally, Welcome you back to Susan's Place!

I see that other members of Susan's have also welcomed you as well.

It is good to see that you have returned and shared your story.  Wearing feminine clothes harms no one so enjoy the calm and confidence those outfits give you.  Mixed reactions from others can sting yet they reflect only their comfort not your value.  The stranger who called you beautiful saw your genuine self.

You have already taken a smart step by booking a new appointment with a gender aware therapist.  Professional guidance will help you confirm how you identify and decide whether medical care suits your goals.  When you reschedule ask if the clinic follows an informed consent model so you will know the safety checks before starting hormones.  Medicine from a regulated pharmacy gives accurate doses and regular monitoring which protect your health far better than any online source.

Living on remote land brings peace although it can feel lonely.  The city is only forty five miles away so you might visit a support group there while keeping your quiet home base.  This forum also offers steady conversation whenever you need it.

Passing worries are common.  Hormones voice work and everyday practice all help yet confidence grows mainly from seeing your reflection match how you feel inside.  A good therapist can give realistic expectations so the mirror feels like an ally not a critic.

You care about a woman who currently sees you as male.  Honest dialogue is essential.  Share your feelings at a pace that respects both her comfort and your safety.  Many couples remain strong once they understand each other's needs.

Each step you take such as attending the appointment choosing supervised care and talking with loved ones moves you closer to living peacefully in your own skin.  The community is here to support you.

Once you feel comfortable here, it would be appreciated if you add a little bit more about yourself in the other forums and threads.  I would appreciate it very much as, I'm always interested in learning something new about new members.

In addition members of Susan's will more than likely will discuss problems or issues that are similar to yours as most have experienced these issues as well.

Please keep in mind when posting that this is an ALL AGES PUBLIC Forum and the internet never forgets.  Do not post anything that you do not want to be made public.

Take care and all the best for the future.

Once again, Welcome to Susan's Place!

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Sarah B
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@Devlyn  @Jessica_Rose  @Mariah  @Northern Star Girl  @Lori Dee
@Lunaria

Welcome to Susan's, Tom!

A most compelling question, Arch! My first memory related to gender was wearing one of my older sister's dresses (four years old). My second memory (five years old) is asking the neighbor girl to marry me. We sealed our engagement with a kiss. I think my early awareness of gender was in constant flux until scripting (as TanyaG eloquently describes) turned me into a 'boy'. Like so many of those who responded, I tend to refer to my childhood in gender neutral terms.