Hello NorahMy name is
Sarah B and I would also like to formally, Welcome you to Susan's Place!
I see that Lori one of our official greeters has greeted you with open arms and in addition other members namely Chrissy and Allie have also said hello. This is one of the reasons why Susan's is such a friendly place to be.
You said in your introduction post:
Quote from: FinallyTrans on Yesterday at 08:31:32 PMHi all! After many years of holding back, I've finally decided to come out as a trans woman. It's not left my mind since I was like 10, and it's time to be myself finally. I told my therapist this week and it felt like such a weight lifted.
You have taken the first step in realising your dream in telling your therapist. There are lots of members. where it takes them years to finally acknowledge the truth about themselves and many have memories and thoughts about being different in their childhood.
Quote from: FinallyTrans on Yesterday at 08:31:32 PMI am married, for almost 10 years, so next step is coming out to my wife. I have no idea how she will take it, I'm hopefully but readying myself for anything. I kept this in because I always worried how she would feel about me lying all of these years. I also have kids, but they are young enough to not hate me for this!
There are members who are married and have children. How their wives and even the children accept you in coming out ranges from total acceptance to rejection. I only had family and friends and I left them without telling them anything about me. In other words I was prepared to lose everything.
Quote from: FinallyTrans on Yesterday at 08:31:32 PMI have always felt like a "Norah", so already settled on that name. Idk why!! But anyway, I'm hoping to meet some friends here, listen to stories, and get some advice as I move forward with my transition.
Any advice is appreciated!!
Well there is certainly nothing wrong with Norah. There is one famous person and that name is Norah Jones, famous American singer. So you have chosen wisely! You will certainly meet other members on Susan's and you will also get help from them also, all you have to do is ask and they will help you as much as possible.
Once you feel comfortable here, it would be appreciated if you add a little bit more about yourself in the Introductions Forum or other threads and posts. I would appreciate it very much as, I'm always interested in learning something new.
In addition members of Susan's will more than likely will discuss problems or issues that are similar to yours as most of us have experienced these as well.
Take care and all the best for the future.
Once again, Welcome to Susan's Place!Sarah BOffical Greeter@LoriDee @Northern Star Girl @FinallyTrans