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Title: Hello there
Post by: Confused_Katie on September 07, 2013, 12:53:07 AM
Post by: Confused_Katie on September 07, 2013, 12:53:07 AM
So I posted in the FTM forum before this, before I realized there was an Introduction forum; my bad.
My name is Katie and I was born female. I am in my early 20s and for the past few years I have had strong desires to be perceived and treated as male. I don't really know what category I fall into, and thought maybe I could find some answers here. I've never talked with anyone about this before...
This is really hard for me; I suffer from severe depression and social anxiety. It took me a few days (and a few drinks) to even work up the courage to make an account and post.
So here I am. Maybe I can get to know some of you better :)
My name is Katie and I was born female. I am in my early 20s and for the past few years I have had strong desires to be perceived and treated as male. I don't really know what category I fall into, and thought maybe I could find some answers here. I've never talked with anyone about this before...
This is really hard for me; I suffer from severe depression and social anxiety. It took me a few days (and a few drinks) to even work up the courage to make an account and post.
So here I am. Maybe I can get to know some of you better :)
Title: Re: Hello there
Post by: Confused_Katie on September 07, 2013, 01:08:57 AM
Post by: Confused_Katie on September 07, 2013, 01:08:57 AM
Thank you? :)
I had a bit of an emotional moment between posts so I am feeling rather drained. It made it a bit easier since I don't feel super stressed right now after my moment of catharsis.
Thank you for being so welcoming! I'm glad you were the first to comment on my posts.
I had a bit of an emotional moment between posts so I am feeling rather drained. It made it a bit easier since I don't feel super stressed right now after my moment of catharsis.
Thank you for being so welcoming! I'm glad you were the first to comment on my posts.
Title: Re: Hello there
Post by: V M on September 07, 2013, 05:30:13 AM
Post by: V M on September 07, 2013, 05:30:13 AM
Hi Katie :icon_wave:
Welcome to Susan's :) Glad to have you here
Please be sure to review
Hugs
V M
Welcome to Susan's :) Glad to have you here
Please be sure to review
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Hugs
V M
Title: Re: Hello there
Post by: Jamie D on September 07, 2013, 06:10:04 AM
Post by: Jamie D on September 07, 2013, 06:10:04 AM
Hey there, Katie. :)
We are nice people! You don't have to summons up courage to talk to us, because most of us have been in your shoes - so to speak.
I can tell you from my experience, that my own depression and social anxiety likely stemmed from not being able to express my authentic self. And though I was socialized as a male, I found comfort in traditional female social roles.
Give yourself an opportunity to shine!
We are nice people! You don't have to summons up courage to talk to us, because most of us have been in your shoes - so to speak.
I can tell you from my experience, that my own depression and social anxiety likely stemmed from not being able to express my authentic self. And though I was socialized as a male, I found comfort in traditional female social roles.
Give yourself an opportunity to shine!