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Title: Long time lurker, finally registered
Post by: OrchidBliss on August 21, 2013, 05:55:48 PM
Post by: OrchidBliss on August 21, 2013, 05:55:48 PM
Hey all,
I've lurked here for quite some time and finally decided to register.
Don't want to bore you with any in depth of my life up to this point; probably basic. I'm in my mid 30's now. Life up till recently was pretty much a neverending stream of self-destruction and destroyed relationships. The last year has been an unexpected turn of events.
1 year ago if you'd of asked me if I'd ever see a therapist you'd of gotten a serious "no". Couple of months later I started seeing one. 6 months ago if you'd of asked me if I'd of even began to entertain the idea of taking any tiny steps towards transitioning, "no". Few weeks later I began getting electrolysis. 3 months ago my therapist threw out the idea of hrt and let me know he'd write the letter. "absolutely never"
Today marks exactly 1 month on hrt. :)
Honestly, I still do not have a set goal on how far I'll go ( stay PT, fulltime..etc. ). I'm enjoying the moment and going with what feels right. What feels right though feels like a powerful forward movement with little urge to look back.
I've lurked here for quite some time and finally decided to register.
Don't want to bore you with any in depth of my life up to this point; probably basic. I'm in my mid 30's now. Life up till recently was pretty much a neverending stream of self-destruction and destroyed relationships. The last year has been an unexpected turn of events.
1 year ago if you'd of asked me if I'd ever see a therapist you'd of gotten a serious "no". Couple of months later I started seeing one. 6 months ago if you'd of asked me if I'd of even began to entertain the idea of taking any tiny steps towards transitioning, "no". Few weeks later I began getting electrolysis. 3 months ago my therapist threw out the idea of hrt and let me know he'd write the letter. "absolutely never"
Today marks exactly 1 month on hrt. :)
Honestly, I still do not have a set goal on how far I'll go ( stay PT, fulltime..etc. ). I'm enjoying the moment and going with what feels right. What feels right though feels like a powerful forward movement with little urge to look back.
Title: Re: Long time lurker, finally registered
Post by: Violet Bloom on August 21, 2013, 06:09:01 PM
Post by: Violet Bloom on August 21, 2013, 06:09:01 PM
Welcome! We're about the same age and I'm just starting HRT shortly too. Your username reminds me a bit of mine. Yes, everything I've done up to this point towards transition was once beyond the realm of fantasy also. But I'm doing it and quite happy for it. Best of luck with your transition and keep us informed.
Title: Re: Long time lurker, finally registered
Post by: OrchidBliss on August 21, 2013, 06:25:10 PM
Post by: OrchidBliss on August 21, 2013, 06:25:10 PM
Thanks. Yours as well.
Despite us ending badly, there is one truth I can take from my ex. She would always hound me that I suffered from severe depression and remind me that depression makes anything that could help you get out of the suffering seem impossible.
It's almost funny how I always liked my therapist from the start, but I honestly didn't think seeing him was helping anything. Just an hour a week to babble to someone. In retro spec I see all he did was gently ease me to at least move away from the depression. At that point, I hit the ground running on my own. ;D
Despite us ending badly, there is one truth I can take from my ex. She would always hound me that I suffered from severe depression and remind me that depression makes anything that could help you get out of the suffering seem impossible.
It's almost funny how I always liked my therapist from the start, but I honestly didn't think seeing him was helping anything. Just an hour a week to babble to someone. In retro spec I see all he did was gently ease me to at least move away from the depression. At that point, I hit the ground running on my own. ;D
Title: Re: Long time lurker, finally registered
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on August 21, 2013, 07:09:49 PM
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on August 21, 2013, 07:09:49 PM
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Title: Re: Long time lurker, finally registered
Post by: ~RoadToTrista~ on August 21, 2013, 07:19:00 PM
Post by: ~RoadToTrista~ on August 21, 2013, 07:19:00 PM
Hello my dear.
Since you've been lurking here awhile, and I've been here awhile, you must be familiar with how close I'm coming to world domination. Have you accepted me as supreme ruler of the infinite multiverse yet? ^.^
Since you've been lurking here awhile, and I've been here awhile, you must be familiar with how close I'm coming to world domination. Have you accepted me as supreme ruler of the infinite multiverse yet? ^.^
Title: Re: Long time lurker, finally registered
Post by: Violet Bloom on August 21, 2013, 07:26:56 PM
Post by: Violet Bloom on August 21, 2013, 07:26:56 PM
Quote from: ~RoadToTrista~ on August 21, 2013, 07:19:00 PM
Hello my dear.
Since you've been lurking here awhile, and I've been here awhile, you must be familiar with how close I'm coming to world domination. Have you accepted me as supreme ruler of the infinite multiverse yet? ^.^
Don't loyal minions always lurk in the shadows? I pledge allegiance to you, Master!
Title: Re: Long time lurker, finally registered
Post by: ~RoadToTrista~ on August 21, 2013, 07:34:11 PM
Post by: ~RoadToTrista~ on August 21, 2013, 07:34:11 PM
Quote from: Violet Bloom on August 21, 2013, 07:26:56 PM
Don't loyal minions always lurk in the shadows? I pledge allegiance to you, Master!
Yay!! You get a cookie.... and a promise that I won't force you to labor in my slave mines. ^.^
Title: Re: Long time lurker, finally registered
Post by: GwynnRae on August 21, 2013, 07:51:08 PM
Post by: GwynnRae on August 21, 2013, 07:51:08 PM
Welcome Bloom! Life is definitely a journey and I think its whatever makes you complete.
Gwyn
Gwyn
Title: Re: Long time lurker, finally registered
Post by: gennee on August 21, 2013, 07:53:45 PM
Post by: gennee on August 21, 2013, 07:53:45 PM
Hi there and welcome. So happy that you decided to join.
:)
:)
Title: Re: Long time lurker, finally registered
Post by: OrchidBliss on August 21, 2013, 08:58:25 PM
Post by: OrchidBliss on August 21, 2013, 08:58:25 PM
Quote from: ~RoadToTrista~ on August 21, 2013, 07:19:00 PM
Hello my dear.
Since you've been lurking here awhile, and I've been here awhile, you must be familiar with how close I'm coming to world domination. Have you accepted me as supreme ruler of the infinite multiverse yet? ^.^
I'll play along as your minion only to attempt to over through you once you've taken charge.
>:-)
Title: Re: Long time lurker, finally registered
Post by: Violet Bloom on August 21, 2013, 10:39:04 PM
Post by: Violet Bloom on August 21, 2013, 10:39:04 PM
Quote from: OrchidBliss on August 21, 2013, 08:58:25 PM
I'll play along as your minion only to attempt to over through you once you've taken charge.
>:-)
Hmmm, shades o' Riddick, anyone? 'Till Underverse come...
Title: Re: Long time lurker, finally registered
Post by: Jamie D on August 22, 2013, 02:27:30 AM
Post by: Jamie D on August 22, 2013, 02:27:30 AM
Quote from: ~RoadToTrista~ on August 21, 2013, 07:34:11 PM
Yay!! You get a cookie.... and a promise that I won't force you to labor in my slave mines. ^.^
Wait just a sec ...
You mine slaves? That's cruel. You could poke an eye out with those sharp axe/pick thingies.
Title: Re: Long time lurker, finally registered
Post by: Devlyn on August 24, 2013, 06:27:38 PM
Post by: Devlyn on August 24, 2013, 06:27:38 PM
Hi OrchidBliss, welcome to Susan's Place! Glad you found us! See you around the site, hugs, Devlyn