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Title: Hi! :D
Post by: Ms Grace on October 12, 2013, 02:34:34 AM
Post by: Ms Grace on October 12, 2013, 02:34:34 AM
Hi folks!
My name is Grace - not legally for a few more months yet but that's what I'm aiming for. I've been on HRT for just over four months now and am progressing (and developing!) very well so far.
This is actually my second tilt at transition, the first time being for just over two years in the late 80s early 90s. Without going into the gory details that attempt was a bit of an emotional disaster - had a number of supportive friends but probably wasn't getting the best mental health support, not that there was all that much around in Sydney at the time. I never quite fully transitioned (which in itself was a major form of confusion for friends) even though I was passing quite well by the time 26 months had passed.
Annnnyway, long story short I decided to give it up and tried to convince myself that since I was born physically male I just needed to accept it and live as a "man". 22 years of self-denial later I FINALLY, at age 46, admitted that I was kidding myself... I so desperately wanted to be female that to ignore it any longer was not possible. A few months passed as I sought out the appropriate supports, shrinks and medical boffins and I was able to start on HRT back in June and now... here I am!
Whilst I'm still living and presenting as male I'm happier than I have been in a long, long time. I'm dealing with what was left of my beard following the first attempt and hoping that I can use Regaine to coax my scalp back to life (early signs are very encouraging on that front). We're heading into summer in Sydney (where the temp can sometimes reach mid-30C/90F and humidity becomes quite unpleasant) and I don't fancy wigging it for the next 5 months so I've decided to hold off on full transition at least until April 2014... stay tuned!
Hope that didn't sound like too much a tale of woe, I'm mostly positive and happy to be helpful and even to talk about where things went "wrong" the first time.
Looking forward to meeting everyone on this forum! :)
My name is Grace - not legally for a few more months yet but that's what I'm aiming for. I've been on HRT for just over four months now and am progressing (and developing!) very well so far.
This is actually my second tilt at transition, the first time being for just over two years in the late 80s early 90s. Without going into the gory details that attempt was a bit of an emotional disaster - had a number of supportive friends but probably wasn't getting the best mental health support, not that there was all that much around in Sydney at the time. I never quite fully transitioned (which in itself was a major form of confusion for friends) even though I was passing quite well by the time 26 months had passed.
Annnnyway, long story short I decided to give it up and tried to convince myself that since I was born physically male I just needed to accept it and live as a "man". 22 years of self-denial later I FINALLY, at age 46, admitted that I was kidding myself... I so desperately wanted to be female that to ignore it any longer was not possible. A few months passed as I sought out the appropriate supports, shrinks and medical boffins and I was able to start on HRT back in June and now... here I am!
Whilst I'm still living and presenting as male I'm happier than I have been in a long, long time. I'm dealing with what was left of my beard following the first attempt and hoping that I can use Regaine to coax my scalp back to life (early signs are very encouraging on that front). We're heading into summer in Sydney (where the temp can sometimes reach mid-30C/90F and humidity becomes quite unpleasant) and I don't fancy wigging it for the next 5 months so I've decided to hold off on full transition at least until April 2014... stay tuned!
Hope that didn't sound like too much a tale of woe, I'm mostly positive and happy to be helpful and even to talk about where things went "wrong" the first time.
Looking forward to meeting everyone on this forum! :)
Title: Re: Hi! :D
Post by: Cindy on October 12, 2013, 02:43:26 AM
Post by: Cindy on October 12, 2013, 02:43:26 AM
Hi Grace and welcome to Susans! I'm in Adelaide and there are lots of girls here from Oz.
Here are some important links and things to ponder as you begin your journey here.
- Site Terms of Service and rules to live by (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,2.0.html)
- Standard Terms and Definitions (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,54369.0.html)
- Post Ranks ( including when you can upload an avatar/post links and photos) (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,114.0.html.)
- Age and the Forum (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,62197.msg405545.html#msg405545)
- Reputation rules (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,18960.0.html)
Title: Re: Hi! :D
Post by: King Malachite on October 12, 2013, 02:44:48 AM
Post by: King Malachite on October 12, 2013, 02:44:48 AM
Welcome! :)
Title: Re: Hi! :D
Post by: Ms Grace on October 12, 2013, 03:30:16 AM
Post by: Ms Grace on October 12, 2013, 03:30:16 AM
Thanks! Looking forward to meeting everyone but it's great to know there are other Aussies on board. I have a F2M friend here in Sydney, might see if he's interested in joining... although he's become more of an outdoors rugged type in the last few years, probably too busy kayaking with his likewise rugged boyfriend to be chatting on a forum!
Title: Re: Hi! :D
Post by: Devlyn on October 12, 2013, 07:59:19 AM
Post by: Devlyn on October 12, 2013, 07:59:19 AM
Hi Grace, welcome to Susan's Place! I live near Boston. Glad you found us, and oh yeah, there are Aussies here! Seems there's always one underfoot! See you around, hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: Hi! :D
Post by: Amelia Pond on October 12, 2013, 10:06:51 AM
Post by: Amelia Pond on October 12, 2013, 10:06:51 AM
Welcome to Susan's, Grace! :)
Amy
Amy
Title: Re: Hi! :D
Post by: Lauren5 on October 12, 2013, 10:11:45 AM
Post by: Lauren5 on October 12, 2013, 10:11:45 AM
Hey, Grace, and welcome.
I'm sorry things didn't work out the first time for you, but at least you're giving or another go. Don't give up! :)
I'm sorry things didn't work out the first time for you, but at least you're giving or another go. Don't give up! :)
Title: Re: Hi! :D
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on October 12, 2013, 10:12:35 AM
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on October 12, 2013, 10:12:35 AM
Hi Grace, :icon_wave:
Welcome to our little family. Over 7954 members. 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 sister. (https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsmileys.on-my-web.com%2Frepository%2FAnimals%2Fferret-3.gif&hash=f49e2f86761323f2abd9c33941920389dbb3b10f)
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsmileys.on-my-web.com%2Frepository%2FAnimals%2Fferret-5.gif&hash=cfc7a68438be4575d8493dfbe65d1b3586f10b81)
Janet )O(
Welcome to our little family. Over 7954 members. 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 sister. (https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsmileys.on-my-web.com%2Frepository%2FAnimals%2Fferret-3.gif&hash=f49e2f86761323f2abd9c33941920389dbb3b10f)
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsmileys.on-my-web.com%2Frepository%2FAnimals%2Fferret-5.gif&hash=cfc7a68438be4575d8493dfbe65d1b3586f10b81)
Janet )O(
Title: Re: Hi! :D
Post by: Ms Grace on October 12, 2013, 04:37:40 PM
Post by: Ms Grace on October 12, 2013, 04:37:40 PM
Thanks so much for the warm welcome!!!! ;D