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Title: De-Lurking to say thanks
Post by: Doctorwho? on September 02, 2013, 06:52:04 AM
Post by: Doctorwho? on September 02, 2013, 06:52:04 AM
Hello amazing Susan's people.
A brief word of introduction. I wasn't intending to register here because I don't have any issues with my sex or gender. In fact I am a female postgrad medical student - hence the username.
I have lurked and read posts here from time to time, but I re-registered today because there was a post that I read which, although not intended for someone becoming a doctor, spoke to me deeply and I felt the need to personally thank that person for their insight.
Ok I did say re-register. I will fess up to the fact that I have previously been a member although once again the primary reason I joined was not because I was gender dysphoric but rather because I was researching a writing project. Let's just say that while I don't fit the trans label, neither would I claim to be entirely cis either. On that occasion I became very active and even served as a mod for a while, before life priorities took me away.
A few of you may be able to guess my previous identity, Susan, Cindy, Janet, and most of the older mods and admins will of course know who I am, and will thus also know my slightly unusual life story. I would ask you please specifically to respect my need to remain completely anonymous, on this occasion, due to the fact that I am now well on the road to becoming a doctor and I do therefore need to remain a lot more distant and detached.
It may not have occurred to you, but a lot of the stuff that you guys go through in "transition" is actually also experienced by people in the "cis" world as we journey towards other important life goals. Even the prejudices, gatekeeping, lack of self belief, and other obstacles, have had their direct parallels for me as I have negotiated my E to D transition (Engineer to Doctor). I will not be a frequent poster - for one thing I don't have the time, and for another I don't really belong in this group except as a sympathetic onlooker and supporter. I almost certainly won't be treating gender conditions as a doctor so I don't even have that as an excuse, but anyway here I am - and "Hello".
PS - Aunty Jan - on this occasion you can probably skip the usual welcome message. I know the drill - after all I've banned and warned people in my hidden moderator past so I promise I won't misbehave, honest injun!
A brief word of introduction. I wasn't intending to register here because I don't have any issues with my sex or gender. In fact I am a female postgrad medical student - hence the username.
I have lurked and read posts here from time to time, but I re-registered today because there was a post that I read which, although not intended for someone becoming a doctor, spoke to me deeply and I felt the need to personally thank that person for their insight.
Ok I did say re-register. I will fess up to the fact that I have previously been a member although once again the primary reason I joined was not because I was gender dysphoric but rather because I was researching a writing project. Let's just say that while I don't fit the trans label, neither would I claim to be entirely cis either. On that occasion I became very active and even served as a mod for a while, before life priorities took me away.
A few of you may be able to guess my previous identity, Susan, Cindy, Janet, and most of the older mods and admins will of course know who I am, and will thus also know my slightly unusual life story. I would ask you please specifically to respect my need to remain completely anonymous, on this occasion, due to the fact that I am now well on the road to becoming a doctor and I do therefore need to remain a lot more distant and detached.
It may not have occurred to you, but a lot of the stuff that you guys go through in "transition" is actually also experienced by people in the "cis" world as we journey towards other important life goals. Even the prejudices, gatekeeping, lack of self belief, and other obstacles, have had their direct parallels for me as I have negotiated my E to D transition (Engineer to Doctor). I will not be a frequent poster - for one thing I don't have the time, and for another I don't really belong in this group except as a sympathetic onlooker and supporter. I almost certainly won't be treating gender conditions as a doctor so I don't even have that as an excuse, but anyway here I am - and "Hello".
PS - Aunty Jan - on this occasion you can probably skip the usual welcome message. I know the drill - after all I've banned and warned people in my hidden moderator past so I promise I won't misbehave, honest injun!
Title: Re: De-Lurking to say thanks
Post by: Cindy on September 02, 2013, 07:13:50 AM
Post by: Cindy on September 02, 2013, 07:13:50 AM
No idea who this is?
Spiderwoman?
Who is this mysterious person?
Super Something or Other.
Hugs J
Spiderwoman?
Who is this mysterious person?
Super Something or Other.
Hugs J
Title: Re: De-Lurking to say thanks
Post by: Doctorwho? on September 02, 2013, 07:16:12 AM
Post by: Doctorwho? on September 02, 2013, 07:16:12 AM
I'm fine thanks - life has taken off in a slightly unexpected direction as a medical professional, as you will gather.
I don't want to be difficult but would you both mind editing your replys to partially conceal my name - J***Y will do I really do want to be anonymous this time if at all possible... due to the circumstances of my training and career.
I don't want to be difficult but would you both mind editing your replys to partially conceal my name - J***Y will do I really do want to be anonymous this time if at all possible... due to the circumstances of my training and career.
Title: Re: De-Lurking to say thanks
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on September 02, 2013, 10:35:32 AM
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on September 02, 2013, 10:35:32 AM
I knew you would not stay away, Doctor. I know you to well.
Title: Re: De-Lurking to say thanks
Post by: Jamie D on September 02, 2013, 10:59:50 AM
Post by: Jamie D on September 02, 2013, 10:59:50 AM
I am very pleased to make your acquaintance, Doctor. :D
Title: Re: De-Lurking to say thanks
Post by: Nero on September 02, 2013, 11:08:50 AM
Post by: Nero on September 02, 2013, 11:08:50 AM
Quote from: Jamie D on September 02, 2013, 10:59:50 AM
I am very pleased to make your acquaintance, Doctor. :D
Same here. glad to see you again! Been wondering about you!
Title: Re: De-Lurking to say thanks
Post by: Doctorwho? on September 02, 2013, 05:23:25 PM
Post by: Doctorwho? on September 02, 2013, 05:23:25 PM
Thank you all for your kind comments. I have been watching you all with interest from afar...
As you can gather my life is currently very exciting indeed. This is a massive adventure and I am SO privileged to be allowed to undertake it.
Losing, my job, all my money in the financial crash, my home in the two years that followed, and my life partner to terminal dementia, though tough, has proved to be the makings of me. Without these stimuli I would undoubtedly still be living in the same comfortable indolent way, wasting away my time on this wonderful planet of ours.
How incredibly I lucky I am to have lost it all and been given the chance to do my life over again. I'm back to 25 (at least thats the average age of my fellow students) with a second chance at life and to make a difference to others this time, instead of focussing so much on myself.
I am on an accelerated course - which is only available to stronger students, and means I qualify as a full doctor in 2017. We have been told that the years ahead are going to be very very very tough - and will I believe undoubtedly change me beyond anything you guys go through, but it will all be worth it when I manage to save someone's life, or improve someone's health.
As you can gather my life is currently very exciting indeed. This is a massive adventure and I am SO privileged to be allowed to undertake it.
Losing, my job, all my money in the financial crash, my home in the two years that followed, and my life partner to terminal dementia, though tough, has proved to be the makings of me. Without these stimuli I would undoubtedly still be living in the same comfortable indolent way, wasting away my time on this wonderful planet of ours.
How incredibly I lucky I am to have lost it all and been given the chance to do my life over again. I'm back to 25 (at least thats the average age of my fellow students) with a second chance at life and to make a difference to others this time, instead of focussing so much on myself.
I am on an accelerated course - which is only available to stronger students, and means I qualify as a full doctor in 2017. We have been told that the years ahead are going to be very very very tough - and will I believe undoubtedly change me beyond anything you guys go through, but it will all be worth it when I manage to save someone's life, or improve someone's health.
Title: Re: De-Lurking to say thanks
Post by: Devlyn on September 02, 2013, 05:51:43 PM
Post by: Devlyn on September 02, 2013, 05:51:43 PM
Hi Doctor, I remember you. You were here for a much different CRaSH than the financial dilemma. Glad you found your way back to us! Hugs, Devlyn (Tracey last time you were here)