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Title: hello
Post by: MrTesto on April 14, 2012, 08:26:58 PM
Post by: MrTesto on April 14, 2012, 08:26:58 PM
Hello, everyone!
I'm a newbie to these boards, but an "old-bie" to many parts of the trans communities. I'm a man of trans experience (ie., FTM), on T since the late 1990's, and top surgery same. I live in New England with my partner and some cats. I'm gay, and stealth for the most part except in settings where it makes sense to disclose. Sometimes that's a work setting - I work in public health & sexual health counseling - but I've also been an member of my local group for a long time, which we have constructed to be as "stealth-friendly" as possible.
To be honest, it's easier for me to help other people (especially younger & newer FTMs) than share much about myself. I am joining this board now because some other online spaces where trans people hang out can enable or facilitate the pain of our 'woundednesses' to be directed at each other. That makes me sad, and reinforces my reticence to share my own difficulties. So...I'm hoping for a kinder space. From what I've seen in the past few days, this site has more of that vibe, and structures to keep conversations respectful.
Let's see...to move away from the heavy stuff....I like camping, textile arts, printmaking, and art journaling. I'm a not-very-competent gamer (PC), but I enjoy the ones I run around in (WoW, LOTRO, SL). I tend to go to a couple of trans gatherings almost every year (Northeast FTM Campout, Philadelphia Trans Health, First Event, GLAP-NYC). Philly Trans Health is getting better every year, btw, and it's free to attend. I'm a Christian, specifically Episcopalian by denomination, but very comfortable in worship settings like the Vineyard, or even larger gatherings like Soulfest (NH). I also participate as a full member of a trans-inclusive pagan group, which is respectful of those of us who are Christians.
I came out during a time when you had to "know someone, who knew someone" to get any access to information. Even though things today are very different, there's still no substitute for people helping each other out. So thanks for maintaining this space.
I've already read through the rules links. ;) I'm hoping to move out of the new-kid zone within the next couple of days, and I'm working on writing shorter posts and replies.
thanks,
T
I'm a newbie to these boards, but an "old-bie" to many parts of the trans communities. I'm a man of trans experience (ie., FTM), on T since the late 1990's, and top surgery same. I live in New England with my partner and some cats. I'm gay, and stealth for the most part except in settings where it makes sense to disclose. Sometimes that's a work setting - I work in public health & sexual health counseling - but I've also been an member of my local group for a long time, which we have constructed to be as "stealth-friendly" as possible.
To be honest, it's easier for me to help other people (especially younger & newer FTMs) than share much about myself. I am joining this board now because some other online spaces where trans people hang out can enable or facilitate the pain of our 'woundednesses' to be directed at each other. That makes me sad, and reinforces my reticence to share my own difficulties. So...I'm hoping for a kinder space. From what I've seen in the past few days, this site has more of that vibe, and structures to keep conversations respectful.
Let's see...to move away from the heavy stuff....I like camping, textile arts, printmaking, and art journaling. I'm a not-very-competent gamer (PC), but I enjoy the ones I run around in (WoW, LOTRO, SL). I tend to go to a couple of trans gatherings almost every year (Northeast FTM Campout, Philadelphia Trans Health, First Event, GLAP-NYC). Philly Trans Health is getting better every year, btw, and it's free to attend. I'm a Christian, specifically Episcopalian by denomination, but very comfortable in worship settings like the Vineyard, or even larger gatherings like Soulfest (NH). I also participate as a full member of a trans-inclusive pagan group, which is respectful of those of us who are Christians.
I came out during a time when you had to "know someone, who knew someone" to get any access to information. Even though things today are very different, there's still no substitute for people helping each other out. So thanks for maintaining this space.
I've already read through the rules links. ;) I'm hoping to move out of the new-kid zone within the next couple of days, and I'm working on writing shorter posts and replies.
thanks,
T
Title: Re: hello
Post by: supremecatoverlord on April 14, 2012, 08:29:30 PM
Post by: supremecatoverlord on April 14, 2012, 08:29:30 PM
Oh, I'm from New England too.
:3
:3
Title: Re: hello
Post by: Devlyn on April 14, 2012, 08:38:55 PM
Post by: Devlyn on April 14, 2012, 08:38:55 PM
That makes three of us! Welcome to the site, T! We are a friendly group here. See you around the site, hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: hello
Post by: MrTesto on April 14, 2012, 09:02:05 PM
Post by: MrTesto on April 14, 2012, 09:02:05 PM
Two New Englanders! Nice to meet you, and thanks for the welcome.
Title: Re: hello
Post by: V M on April 14, 2012, 09:09:37 PM
Post by: V M on April 14, 2012, 09:09:37 PM
Hi MrTesto :icon_wave:
Welcome to Susan's :)
Please be sure to review
Hugs
V M
Welcome to Susan's :)
Please be sure to review
- Site Terms of Service and rules to live by (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,2.0.html)
- Standard Terms and Definitions (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,54369.0.html)
- Post Ranks ( including when you can upload an avatar/post links and photos) (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,114.0.html.)
- Age and the Forum (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,62197.msg405545.html#msg405545)
- Reputation rules (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,18960.0.html)
Hugs
V M
Title: Re: hello
Post by: Jamie D on April 14, 2012, 10:05:06 PM
Post by: Jamie D on April 14, 2012, 10:05:06 PM
I'm not from New England, but I like clam chowder!
Welcome from southern California.
Welcome from southern California.
Title: Re: hello
Post by: MrTesto on April 15, 2012, 12:43:04 AM
Post by: MrTesto on April 15, 2012, 12:43:04 AM
Thank you, V M.
Thank you, Jamie. May I ask - who was the artist who did the statue in your icon?
Thank you, Jamie. May I ask - who was the artist who did the statue in your icon?
Title: Re: hello
Post by: Jamie D on April 15, 2012, 03:25:19 PM
Post by: Jamie D on April 15, 2012, 03:25:19 PM
Quote from: MrTesto on April 15, 2012, 12:43:04 AM
Thank you, V M.
Thank you, Jamie. May I ask - who was the artist who did the statue in your icon?
The avatar is a public domain photo of the statue of Hermaphroditus, at the Lady Lever Art Gallery in England. It is, apparently, a modern-day replica. The artist is unknown to me.
In Greek mythology, Hermaphroditus was the handsome son of Hermes and Aphrodite, who was transformed into an androgenous being by his physical union to the nymph Salmacis. Hermaphroditus is usually portrayed as a young female with male genitalia, or an adolescent male with breasts.
Title: Re: hello
Post by: MrTesto on April 15, 2012, 09:54:37 PM
Post by: MrTesto on April 15, 2012, 09:54:37 PM
Thanks for the info - very striking image.
Title: Re: hello
Post by: Felix on April 16, 2012, 12:16:44 AM
Post by: Felix on April 16, 2012, 12:16:44 AM
Cool. Thanks for joining, MrTesto. :)
Title: Re: hello
Post by: MrTesto on April 16, 2012, 01:33:34 AM
Post by: MrTesto on April 16, 2012, 01:33:34 AM
Thanks, Felix. I'm glad to be here.
Title: Re: hello
Post by: MrTesto on April 28, 2012, 02:24:27 AM
Post by: MrTesto on April 28, 2012, 02:24:27 AM
OK - sorry to "bump" my thread, but I have been trying to figure out for days now how to access chat on this site. There's evidently a link to a browser-based chat, but nothing ever happens when I bring it up. No place to enter text, nothing. What am I doing wrong?
Title: Re: hello
Post by: Devlyn on April 28, 2012, 06:00:30 AM
Post by: Devlyn on April 28, 2012, 06:00:30 AM
Wish I could help, I've never been to the chat side. Hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: hello
Post by: MrTesto on April 28, 2012, 02:06:48 PM
Post by: MrTesto on April 28, 2012, 02:06:48 PM
Thanks, Devlyn. (Sorry about the Bruins!)
Title: Re: hello
Post by: Devlyn on April 28, 2012, 02:24:02 PM
Post by: Devlyn on April 28, 2012, 02:24:02 PM
There's always next year! Hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: hello
Post by: gennee on April 28, 2012, 07:03:35 PM
Post by: gennee on April 28, 2012, 07:03:35 PM
Welcome to Susan's, MrTesto.
Title: Re: hello
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on April 28, 2012, 07:14:02 PM
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on April 28, 2012, 07:14:02 PM
Hi MrTesto, :icon_wave:
Welcome to our little family. Over 6797 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 member. (https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsmileys.on-my-web.com%2Frepository%2FAnimals%2Fferret-3.gif&hash=f49e2f86761323f2abd9c33941920389dbb3b10f)
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsmileys.on-my-web.com%2Frepository%2FAnimals%2Fferret-5.gif&hash=cfc7a68438be4575d8493dfbe65d1b3586f10b81)
Janet (https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2F3%2F32%2FPentacle_1.svg&hash=99e763d33bc5c4d79014cb34bf6acb3dfec8befb)
Welcome to our little family. Over 6797 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 member. (https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsmileys.on-my-web.com%2Frepository%2FAnimals%2Fferret-3.gif&hash=f49e2f86761323f2abd9c33941920389dbb3b10f)
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsmileys.on-my-web.com%2Frepository%2FAnimals%2Fferret-5.gif&hash=cfc7a68438be4575d8493dfbe65d1b3586f10b81)
Janet (https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2F3%2F32%2FPentacle_1.svg&hash=99e763d33bc5c4d79014cb34bf6acb3dfec8befb)
Title: Re: hello
Post by: MrTesto on April 28, 2012, 07:23:58 PM
Post by: MrTesto on April 28, 2012, 07:23:58 PM
Thanks, Ms. OBrien. I cannot figure out how to get to the chat feature. I click the links, I get to a page, and nothing. Whatever I click on, nothing happens. :(