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So after almost two decades (I'm in my early thirties) of denial, anxiety and frenetically avoiding anything that could make others (or myself!) suspect what I am, I finally came out to my psychologist today, after rehearsing for days. Right now I'm feeling a weird combination of "what have I done??", exhaustion, relief, and an almost uncanny feeling of peace. He told me there's no need to worry - he'll give me all the necessary referrals to whatever treatment (and of course initially diagnosis, which he's not qualified to give) I need. I'm just so happy he's my therapist, he didn't even look surprised when I burst out in tears and told him about everything. And he's supportive - not a given, from what I hear.

Since I've already been through my life story at least one and a half times today (poor psychologist), I'm too exhausted to go through it again. But since I just had to tell someone about what happened, and would regret telling any of my friends or family (that won't happen until I am on HRT, if that ever happens), I figured I could stop lurking and tell you people I exist. I might not be posting a lot (I'm not big on forum posting in general), but at least now you know I'm here. You can call me Rina, by the way.

Hi Rena, welcome :)

I'm new back here myself, used to have an account but left for over a year.

That's sooo awesome that you are making that progress.  :)

Hi Rina  :icon_wave:

Welcome to Susan's  :)  Glad to have you here

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Welcome to Susan's, Rina. It especially nice that you came with a good news story.

Hi Rina, :icon_wave:

Welcome to our little family. Over 8400 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.

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Janet  )O(

Hi Rina!

Welcome to the family. Tell your story at your own pace, and only as much as you're comfortable sharing. I was shaking when I told my therapist, she never saw it coming. Isn't it great to finally admit it to yourself and have said it out loud. I was so giddy I didn't sleep well for a week. (The crash after was rough though.) This is a great place to share, ask questions, or just read. Don't be shy. We're interested in what you have to say.  :D

love,
-maggie

Welcome and good luck

Belive in yourself
One day at a time
Cheers
Olivia

Hi Rina and welcome to Susan's!  :)

Really glad to have you here and I'm sure that once you start posting you'll meet a whole lot more of us very soon, because we're a very big family!  :) *HUGS*

Hi Rina, welcome to Susan's Place! Post as often as you like, or just hang out, we're glad you're here either way!  Hugs, Devlyn