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Title: Hi Susan's from Lydia
Post by: Lydia on April 19, 2007, 08:12:48 AM
Post by: Lydia on April 19, 2007, 08:12:48 AM
Thought it was time to introduce myself to everyone.
I been looking at Susan's for a few weeks now. I've done a lot of reading on the forums (for the mods - including the rules). Been in a few guest chats with some of the existing members (waves at Alice, Caroline and LynnER). At first I was a bit hesitant about signing up (huge trust issues because of a difficult childhood). But those anxieties have been dispelled by the people I have talked to and the responses on the forum's. Everyones so great, supportive and caring. People like tink and they way they respond to questions, responses and posts have both impressed and filled me with hope that the soul of mankind isn't as poisoned as I believed while growing up.
A little bit about myself then. I'm a 38 year old female with something hanging between my legs that was meant for someone else. I'm in the early stages of transitioning (counselling, doctors, shrinks) and am pretty damn sure I'm TS but the near future should confirm that. Similar story to others I guess. Have always know I was a girl even though my body didn't reflect it. Have a fantastic partner who has known about my 'gender' for a long time but is only more recently coming to fully understand the implication. I've tried to suppress my female side for most of my life to meet the expectations of those around me but frankly can't continue to live in that state anymore. I'm sick of not being the person I really should be and everything that comes with it (depression, loss, jealousy etc) is now to the point of overwhelming my day-to-day life. I want and need to be a woman and I'm starting on the road to make it happen. I already feel the lose, the changes to relationship. The intimate relationship I will loose with my wife b/c of it, the sacrifices are huge but the alternative is to bleak to live with.
I look forward to many conversations and know there are people out there for me. Thankyou all.
I been looking at Susan's for a few weeks now. I've done a lot of reading on the forums (for the mods - including the rules). Been in a few guest chats with some of the existing members (waves at Alice, Caroline and LynnER). At first I was a bit hesitant about signing up (huge trust issues because of a difficult childhood). But those anxieties have been dispelled by the people I have talked to and the responses on the forum's. Everyones so great, supportive and caring. People like tink and they way they respond to questions, responses and posts have both impressed and filled me with hope that the soul of mankind isn't as poisoned as I believed while growing up.
A little bit about myself then. I'm a 38 year old female with something hanging between my legs that was meant for someone else. I'm in the early stages of transitioning (counselling, doctors, shrinks) and am pretty damn sure I'm TS but the near future should confirm that. Similar story to others I guess. Have always know I was a girl even though my body didn't reflect it. Have a fantastic partner who has known about my 'gender' for a long time but is only more recently coming to fully understand the implication. I've tried to suppress my female side for most of my life to meet the expectations of those around me but frankly can't continue to live in that state anymore. I'm sick of not being the person I really should be and everything that comes with it (depression, loss, jealousy etc) is now to the point of overwhelming my day-to-day life. I want and need to be a woman and I'm starting on the road to make it happen. I already feel the lose, the changes to relationship. The intimate relationship I will loose with my wife b/c of it, the sacrifices are huge but the alternative is to bleak to live with.
I look forward to many conversations and know there are people out there for me. Thankyou all.
Title: Re: Hi Susan's from Lydia
Post by: TheBattler on April 19, 2007, 07:46:59 PM
Post by: TheBattler on April 19, 2007, 07:46:59 PM
Hi Lydia,
Wellcome to the forums. I now you will feel at home here - enjoy your stay.
Looking forward to chatting to you again soon.
Alice
Wellcome to the forums. I now you will feel at home here - enjoy your stay.
Looking forward to chatting to you again soon.
Alice
Title: Re: Hi Susan's from Lydia
Post by: HelenW on April 19, 2007, 09:15:04 PM
Post by: HelenW on April 19, 2007, 09:15:04 PM
Hi Lydia, Welcome!!
I'm pleased to have made your acquaintance! I'm happy you joined us and decided to start posting. I hope you'll find this site as wonderful as I do.
again, WELCOME ! ! :)
helen
I'm pleased to have made your acquaintance! I'm happy you joined us and decided to start posting. I hope you'll find this site as wonderful as I do.
again, WELCOME ! ! :)
helen
Title: Re: Hi Susan's from Lydia
Post by: gennee on April 20, 2007, 11:18:02 AM
Post by: gennee on April 20, 2007, 11:18:02 AM
Welcome to the forum, Lydia.
Gennee :)
Gennee :)
Title: Re: Hi Susan's from Lydia
Post by: tinkerbell on April 20, 2007, 07:42:15 PM
Post by: tinkerbell on April 20, 2007, 07:42:15 PM
Hi Lydia and welcome to Susan's!
Thanks very much for your introduction. I am sure you will love this site as much as we all do. Since you have already become familiar with the site rules, there is no need to remind you to do so. ;D We look forward to your future posts and participation. Enjoy your stay! :)
tink :icon_chick:
Thanks very much for your introduction. I am sure you will love this site as much as we all do. Since you have already become familiar with the site rules, there is no need to remind you to do so. ;D We look forward to your future posts and participation. Enjoy your stay! :)
tink :icon_chick:
Title: Re: Hi Susan's from Lydia
Post by: Mina on April 21, 2007, 07:16:27 AM
Post by: Mina on April 21, 2007, 07:16:27 AM
Hiya Lydia! Welcome! :laugh:
Like you, I've only just begun my journey. From the time I've been here, I can say that this is a wonderful, warm, open place where no-one will judge you (in other words, I agree with you totally :))
I hope we can find what we both need here!
Love,
Mina.
Like you, I've only just begun my journey. From the time I've been here, I can say that this is a wonderful, warm, open place where no-one will judge you (in other words, I agree with you totally :))
I hope we can find what we both need here!
Love,
Mina.
Title: Re: Hi Susan's from Lydia
Post by: Jenina Hawke on April 26, 2007, 12:11:36 AM
Post by: Jenina Hawke on April 26, 2007, 12:11:36 AM
Hi hon...
Guess who came along? Well, you pointed me here and you know I love you.
Hugs and kisses,
Jen
Guess who came along? Well, you pointed me here and you know I love you.
Hugs and kisses,
Jen
Title: Re: Hi Susan's from Lydia
Post by: Lydia on April 26, 2007, 01:45:52 AM
Post by: Lydia on April 26, 2007, 01:45:52 AM
Hi Hun,
It's fantastics that your've joined up. I've been missing you. It's a great little place here and will hopefully help you understand me a little more.
Hugs & Kisses right back at you.
Lydia
It's fantastics that your've joined up. I've been missing you. It's a great little place here and will hopefully help you understand me a little more.
Hugs & Kisses right back at you.
Lydia