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Title: Hello Everyone
Post by: JenniferElizabeth on November 09, 2005, 12:50:55 AM
Post by: JenniferElizabeth on November 09, 2005, 12:50:55 AM
My mane is Jennifer Elizabeth,
I'm 40 and Im 5'8". Like most of us, I knew I was different from a early age. i just knew someing wasn't right.
But, the way I was brought up( bascially sheltered to a degree) I didn't find out what was making me different untill I was 15 and in 9th or 10th grade. This was when I found the name and that the feelings , well I wasnt alone.
I for english class, the teacher had us do a report on a bio of a doctor. I searched the whole libaray and came across
the book " Second Serve" by Renee Richards. And then the discoveries and learning.
I stayed in denial all through my 20s, but, the denial was having a bad effect on me and my attitude. I used to be one of the most even tempered people you could want to meet. I finally found my first therapist at 25. She did a good job, but, not being an expert in GID, I was still bad off. This really caused me to loose alot of good jobs. I became homeless 3 times. And it was my temper and denial to blame. I never had a job longer than 3 months.
At, 31, I finally tried what my father wanted, I got married. Very idea. On both parts. Me and my two sides battling it out. And her with her additions. Well it lasted for 5 years, when she died.
The whole time afterward, I was thinking I didnt give it a good shot.So, I tried again at 37. and Im still married. And she knows, because she noticed on my collection or books I had wronte my female name. She
confronted me and thought I was cheating. But, I finally told her my story. She is some what suporting for the most part. And this has helped me, in that I dont have to hide in denial. I live most of my time at home as a woman. I have a great therapist now, and am on my fifth year of hrt. Ive told my managers and boss at work, and they are very supporting. But, I cant transition until my name change, and that is next. 8) :angel:
I'm 40 and Im 5'8". Like most of us, I knew I was different from a early age. i just knew someing wasn't right.
But, the way I was brought up( bascially sheltered to a degree) I didn't find out what was making me different untill I was 15 and in 9th or 10th grade. This was when I found the name and that the feelings , well I wasnt alone.
I for english class, the teacher had us do a report on a bio of a doctor. I searched the whole libaray and came across
the book " Second Serve" by Renee Richards. And then the discoveries and learning.
I stayed in denial all through my 20s, but, the denial was having a bad effect on me and my attitude. I used to be one of the most even tempered people you could want to meet. I finally found my first therapist at 25. She did a good job, but, not being an expert in GID, I was still bad off. This really caused me to loose alot of good jobs. I became homeless 3 times. And it was my temper and denial to blame. I never had a job longer than 3 months.
At, 31, I finally tried what my father wanted, I got married. Very idea. On both parts. Me and my two sides battling it out. And her with her additions. Well it lasted for 5 years, when she died.
The whole time afterward, I was thinking I didnt give it a good shot.So, I tried again at 37. and Im still married. And she knows, because she noticed on my collection or books I had wronte my female name. She
confronted me and thought I was cheating. But, I finally told her my story. She is some what suporting for the most part. And this has helped me, in that I dont have to hide in denial. I live most of my time at home as a woman. I have a great therapist now, and am on my fifth year of hrt. Ive told my managers and boss at work, and they are very supporting. But, I cant transition until my name change, and that is next. 8) :angel:
Title: Re: Hello Everyone
Post by: Northern Jane on November 09, 2005, 01:50:56 AM
Post by: Northern Jane on November 09, 2005, 01:50:56 AM
Welcome Jenn! You will find lots of people here who will understand what you are going through so don't be a stranger.
Title: Re: Hello Everyone
Post by: stephanie_craxford on November 09, 2005, 05:21:32 AM
Post by: stephanie_craxford on November 09, 2005, 05:21:32 AM
Hello Jennifer,
Welcome to Susan's. I'm sure that you will find lots of information and advice here if that's what you are looking for. And if you are just looking for a friendly ear, then there are lots of those here as well. Please read and abide by the rules, and don't be afraid to participate in the forums. Relax, enjoy your stay, you are among friends.
Chat later,
Steph
Welcome to Susan's. I'm sure that you will find lots of information and advice here if that's what you are looking for. And if you are just looking for a friendly ear, then there are lots of those here as well. Please read and abide by the rules, and don't be afraid to participate in the forums. Relax, enjoy your stay, you are among friends.
Chat later,
Steph
Title: Re: Hello Everyone
Post by: beth on November 09, 2005, 06:17:45 AM
Post by: beth on November 09, 2005, 06:17:45 AM
Hello JenniferElizabeth,
Welcome to Susan's. Your GID has caused lots of strife in your life as it has most of us here. I am so happy to hear you are doing better and your wife supports you.
beth
Welcome to Susan's. Your GID has caused lots of strife in your life as it has most of us here. I am so happy to hear you are doing better and your wife supports you.
beth
Title: Re: Hello Everyone
Post by: Cassandra on November 09, 2005, 12:57:08 PM
Post by: Cassandra on November 09, 2005, 12:57:08 PM
Hello Jennifer,
Welcome to Susan's. As has been said there are a lot of people here who share similar stories of denial and acceptance. I hope you will stay and make many new friends. Check out the Wiki, I'm sure you will find it quite interesting. So fix yourself a cup of tea or other relaxing beverage, sit down, take your shoes off and set a spell.
Good Journey,
Cassie
Welcome to Susan's. As has been said there are a lot of people here who share similar stories of denial and acceptance. I hope you will stay and make many new friends. Check out the Wiki, I'm sure you will find it quite interesting. So fix yourself a cup of tea or other relaxing beverage, sit down, take your shoes off and set a spell.
Good Journey,
Cassie
Title: Re: Hello Everyone
Post by: Night Scream on November 10, 2005, 06:41:33 AM
Post by: Night Scream on November 10, 2005, 06:41:33 AM
Hi jennifer *hugs you*
Welcome to susan's. I'm glad to read how supporting your wife is and that you are doing better :)
Welcome to susan's. I'm glad to read how supporting your wife is and that you are doing better :)
Title: Re: Hello Everyone
Post by: Shelley on November 10, 2005, 01:09:44 PM
Post by: Shelley on November 10, 2005, 01:09:44 PM
Hi Jennifer,
Welcome to Susan's. Glad to hear that you have the support of an SO there are many who don't. Even if there is acceptance if not outright suport things are so much easier.
Feel free to take part in the forums here and to post your own threads as communication is a big part of being here at Susan's. Sharing our experiences just helps a little with the load of being who we are.
Shelley
Welcome to Susan's. Glad to hear that you have the support of an SO there are many who don't. Even if there is acceptance if not outright suport things are so much easier.
Feel free to take part in the forums here and to post your own threads as communication is a big part of being here at Susan's. Sharing our experiences just helps a little with the load of being who we are.
Shelley
Title: Re: Hello Everyone
Post by: unicorn on November 11, 2005, 09:01:09 PM
Post by: unicorn on November 11, 2005, 09:01:09 PM
Hi JenniferElizabeth,
welcome to Susan's!
I am happy for you that you have a supportive SO and that things are getting better for you.
*hugs*
AlexLisette
welcome to Susan's!
I am happy for you that you have a supportive SO and that things are getting better for you.
*hugs*
AlexLisette