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Title: *waves you over* Hello there!
Post by: Lorifish on January 05, 2014, 08:21:00 PM
Post by: Lorifish on January 05, 2014, 08:21:00 PM
So maybe this should have been my first post, but I found this place late and ah, heck. Still, second post isn't so bad - I'll just go ahead.
I've dabbled in forums before, but this is really the first time I've looked for one out of a genuine need to know that there are people out there who understand certain things. I'm glad this place exists, and I'm glad that I can be a part of it. I realised I felt different to other girls in terms of gender when I was about sixteen. Suddenly, the boyish persona I wished I had became something I was truly missing, and the jokes about male traits that I wanted...weren't jokes anymore. I suppose we all get a bit taken in by wishful thinking at some point in our lives; I certainly did. Being able to stave off the discomfort and the dissonance with your own body, in the belief that when you get older something will change.
Eventually, you understand that it's something that you're stuck with, unless you work to change it yourself. It took me a while to come to terms with my own gender dysphoria, and no one in my family or friendship group are aware of it. Though I intend to change that, I'm one of those people that get crippled with fear at the thought of people misunderstanding or not understanding, and passing me off as some sort of pretender. Granted, I'm not the picture of masculinity (so I see why it would be hard for some people to grasp), but I do hope that I can build enough confidence on here to defend myself when the time comes!
Regards from a professional doubter,
Lori
I've dabbled in forums before, but this is really the first time I've looked for one out of a genuine need to know that there are people out there who understand certain things. I'm glad this place exists, and I'm glad that I can be a part of it. I realised I felt different to other girls in terms of gender when I was about sixteen. Suddenly, the boyish persona I wished I had became something I was truly missing, and the jokes about male traits that I wanted...weren't jokes anymore. I suppose we all get a bit taken in by wishful thinking at some point in our lives; I certainly did. Being able to stave off the discomfort and the dissonance with your own body, in the belief that when you get older something will change.
Eventually, you understand that it's something that you're stuck with, unless you work to change it yourself. It took me a while to come to terms with my own gender dysphoria, and no one in my family or friendship group are aware of it. Though I intend to change that, I'm one of those people that get crippled with fear at the thought of people misunderstanding or not understanding, and passing me off as some sort of pretender. Granted, I'm not the picture of masculinity (so I see why it would be hard for some people to grasp), but I do hope that I can build enough confidence on here to defend myself when the time comes!
Regards from a professional doubter,
Lori
Title: Re: *waves you over* Hello there!
Post by: Jessica Merriman on January 05, 2014, 08:32:41 PM
Post by: Jessica Merriman on January 05, 2014, 08:32:41 PM
A big warm welcome to the family! That's right, you have been adopted. That is what we have here, a family who takes care of each other through all the tough times. You will find all you need to start and complete your journey here. Relax, dig in and let us get to know you a lot better. You ever need anything just PM. Feel free to ask or talk about anything. What might be strange out in the world is standard operating procedure here! ;D Here is a BIG HUG ( :icon_hug:) to start you out right! :)
Title: Re: *waves you over* Hello there!
Post by: LordKAT on January 05, 2014, 08:36:29 PM
Post by: LordKAT on January 05, 2014, 08:36:29 PM
Hi Lori, Welcome to Susan's.
I got to ask, fish?
Anyway I'm glad you found us.
I got to ask, fish?
Anyway I'm glad you found us.
Title: Re: *waves you over* Hello there!
Post by: Lorifish on January 05, 2014, 08:48:05 PM
Post by: Lorifish on January 05, 2014, 08:48:05 PM
Thank you awfully! There is nothing better than a warm welcome.
As for fish, well, I honestly just really like them. Not to eat though! *flourishes vegetarian banner* Just to look at and admire from afar. ;D
As for fish, well, I honestly just really like them. Not to eat though! *flourishes vegetarian banner* Just to look at and admire from afar. ;D
Title: Re: *waves you over* Hello there!
Post by: DriftingCrow on January 05, 2014, 08:52:16 PM
Post by: DriftingCrow on January 05, 2014, 08:52:16 PM
Hello Lori, welcome to Susan's Place. I hope you find what you need here. :)
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Title: Re: *waves you over* Hello there!
Post by: Jamie D on January 05, 2014, 08:59:04 PM
Post by: Jamie D on January 05, 2014, 08:59:04 PM
A warm southern California welcome to you lorifish. :)
We have a very wide, diverse, variety of persons here, under the transgender umbrella. And more than a few veggies too!
We have a very wide, diverse, variety of persons here, under the transgender umbrella. And more than a few veggies too!
Title: Re: *waves you over* Hello there!
Post by: Lorifish on January 06, 2014, 05:34:15 AM
Post by: Lorifish on January 06, 2014, 05:34:15 AM
Now that is comforting - veggies assemble!
Title: Re: *waves you over* Hello there!
Post by: LordKAT on January 06, 2014, 07:56:48 AM
Post by: LordKAT on January 06, 2014, 07:56:48 AM
Big furry vegetarian here. I also like fish, in a tank or aquarium.
Title: Re: *waves you over* Hello there!
Post by: HorrorHound on January 06, 2014, 08:02:58 AM
Post by: HorrorHound on January 06, 2014, 08:02:58 AM
Hiya there! A new person! I'm brand new myself. Pleasure to meet ya.
Title: Re: *waves you over* Hello there!
Post by: JenSquid on January 06, 2014, 09:02:39 AM
Post by: JenSquid on January 06, 2014, 09:02:39 AM
Hello.
I also really like fish. And other sea life.
Not a vegetarian, though.
I also really like fish. And other sea life.
Not a vegetarian, though.
Title: Re: *waves you over* Hello there!
Post by: Caitlyn on January 06, 2014, 10:14:15 AM
Post by: Caitlyn on January 06, 2014, 10:14:15 AM
Hello from Texas! Fellow vegetarian here too :D
Hope you enjoy it here :)
Hope you enjoy it here :)
Title: Re: *waves you over* Hello there!
Post by: Lorifish on January 06, 2014, 04:28:02 PM
Post by: Lorifish on January 06, 2014, 04:28:02 PM
Jensquid, Lorifish... I'm seeing a pattern here, haha. Woop, vegetarian buddies! Hi guys!
Also, fish buddies ^.^ I'm sensing the beginning of some epic friendships. *stares intently into the distant horizon* Friendships that involve frequent fish gazing and vegetable binging. Yay!
Also, fish buddies ^.^ I'm sensing the beginning of some epic friendships. *stares intently into the distant horizon* Friendships that involve frequent fish gazing and vegetable binging. Yay!
Title: Re: *waves you over* Hello there!
Post by: LordKAT on January 06, 2014, 06:51:20 PM
Post by: LordKAT on January 06, 2014, 06:51:20 PM
Fish gazing with belly rubz?
Title: Re: *waves you over* Hello there!
Post by: Lorifish on January 07, 2014, 05:46:03 PM
Post by: Lorifish on January 07, 2014, 05:46:03 PM
Would that be belly rubs for the fish or the gazers? Either one seems a worthy substitute.
Title: Re: *waves you over* Hello there!
Post by: LordKAT on January 07, 2014, 08:32:41 PM
Post by: LordKAT on January 07, 2014, 08:32:41 PM
Quote from: Lorifish on January 07, 2014, 05:46:03 PM
Would that be belly rubs for the fish or the gazers? Either one seems a worthy substitute.
Gazers, fish can rub their own bellies.
Title: Re: *waves you over* Hello there!
Post by: JenSquid on January 08, 2014, 12:48:16 AM
Post by: JenSquid on January 08, 2014, 12:48:16 AM
Fish buddies! Wooo! ^__^
Now we need some crustaceans.
Now we need some crustaceans.
Title: Re: *waves you over* Hello there!
Post by: LordKAT on January 08, 2014, 01:04:32 AM
Post by: LordKAT on January 08, 2014, 01:04:32 AM
Even one that is "torpedee proof"? as Crusty says in The Incredible Mr.Limpet
Title: Re: *waves you over* Hello there!
Post by: Jessica Merriman on January 08, 2014, 01:10:25 AM
Post by: Jessica Merriman on January 08, 2014, 01:10:25 AM
Something Fishy is going on here! :P
Title: Re: *waves you over* Hello there!
Post by: Emmaline on January 09, 2014, 04:42:25 AM
Post by: Emmaline on January 09, 2014, 04:42:25 AM
Well, most trans have chips on our shoulders... so hey, fish and chips.
Hey Lori! Welcome to our fishbowl.
Hey Lori! Welcome to our fishbowl.
Title: Re: *waves you over* Hello there!
Post by: gennee on January 09, 2014, 12:49:00 PM
Post by: gennee on January 09, 2014, 12:49:00 PM
Hi Lori and welcome to Susan's.
:)
:)