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Title: Hello from a long time lurker.
Post by: MaximmusFlavius on August 10, 2013, 06:37:19 AM
Post by: MaximmusFlavius on August 10, 2013, 06:37:19 AM
I've been visiting this forum for the last 5 years, but never really posted anything, for no particular reason other than being a bit shy. So after a message from an observant member here, I've decided to introduce myself, so here goes.
I'm a 25 year old FtM from the north of England, currently working towards a PhD. I've been transitioning on the NHS for the last 5 and a half years (counting from my first therapist apt, add an extra half year to include first visit to my GP) and only started hormones last week (yes, the NHS can really take that long!!). A year or so of that was due to me stalling, but most of it was down to various mess-ups or just too many patients, not enough staff. However, the wait was worth it, and I can't honestly say starting hormones a few years ago would have made my life any better. I actually think that now I am much more mentally ready and am at a very stable point in my life, so it all worked out well in the end!
So that's a brief intro from me, maybe now I won't lurk quite so much anymore and actually be a bit more vocal!
I'm a 25 year old FtM from the north of England, currently working towards a PhD. I've been transitioning on the NHS for the last 5 and a half years (counting from my first therapist apt, add an extra half year to include first visit to my GP) and only started hormones last week (yes, the NHS can really take that long!!). A year or so of that was due to me stalling, but most of it was down to various mess-ups or just too many patients, not enough staff. However, the wait was worth it, and I can't honestly say starting hormones a few years ago would have made my life any better. I actually think that now I am much more mentally ready and am at a very stable point in my life, so it all worked out well in the end!
So that's a brief intro from me, maybe now I won't lurk quite so much anymore and actually be a bit more vocal!
Title: Re: Hello from a long time lurker.
Post by: SaveMeJeebus on August 10, 2013, 06:46:06 AM
Post by: SaveMeJeebus on August 10, 2013, 06:46:06 AM
Five years?! Whoa.
It's nice to hear you have finally started hormones (tell me about the NHS being slow, it's ridiculous) and are at a stable point in your life =]. I hope you participate a bit more now. I will be cross if you don't :laugh: (kidding).
Welcome!
It's nice to hear you have finally started hormones (tell me about the NHS being slow, it's ridiculous) and are at a stable point in your life =]. I hope you participate a bit more now. I will be cross if you don't :laugh: (kidding).
Welcome!
Title: Re: Hello from a long time lurker.
Post by: TiaNadiezja on August 10, 2013, 06:50:29 AM
Post by: TiaNadiezja on August 10, 2013, 06:50:29 AM
Allo!
Title: Re: Hello from a long time lurker.
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on August 10, 2013, 10:36:27 AM
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on August 10, 2013, 10:36:27 AM
Hi Max, :icon_wave:
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Janet )O(
Welcome to our little family. Over 6993. 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 brother. (https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsmileys.on-my-web.com%2Frepository%2FAnimals%2Fferret-3.gif&hash=f49e2f86761323f2abd9c33941920389dbb3b10f)
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Title: Re: Hello from a long time lurker.
Post by: Amelia Pond on August 10, 2013, 03:46:59 PM
Post by: Amelia Pond on August 10, 2013, 03:46:59 PM
Wow, I thought I lurked for a long time (a year, more or less)! :icon_eek:
Welcome to Susan's! :)
I'm glad to hear that you're making progress. Don't be a stranger. ;)
Amy
Welcome to Susan's! :)
I'm glad to hear that you're making progress. Don't be a stranger. ;)
Amy
Title: Re: Hello from a long time lurker.
Post by: Jamie D on August 11, 2013, 03:11:02 AM
Post by: Jamie D on August 11, 2013, 03:11:02 AM
Hey there, "Max"! Glad you signed up. God luck with your studies.
And a warm southern California welcome to you. :)
And a warm southern California welcome to you. :)