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Title: Salutations
Post by: misslyradawn on January 25, 2014, 02:35:11 PM
Post by: misslyradawn on January 25, 2014, 02:35:11 PM
Uh, Hi!
My name is Lyra, I'm transfeminine genderqueer maybe? I'm a bit confused about my gender at the moment. Which is natural I suppose, but it still bothers me a bit to be uncertain. I'm 18 years old and I've been on estradiol and spiro for about three years, and I'm transitioning beautifully if I do say so myself. Sometimes It's hard to remember that I'm beautiful and that I'm whatever gender I want to be and dysphoria ends up crushing me, but that's normal I guess, and I have wonderful family and friends to support me when that happens. I'm a senior in high school, and it's terrible. The people are nice enough I guess, they dont bully me or anything, and they genuinely care about me, but they don't care about what they say around me, so I'm always having to hold my tongue when someone says something offensive or triggering. I'm hoping to be able to graduate a semester early but I have to jump through a bunch of bureaucratic hoops to do it. I feel like college isn't for me, but I don't know what is, so I don't have any plan for after high school, which of course seems to irritate every adult I talk to. I've been trying to find a proper trans* forum for ages, but I've had bad experiences with forums in the past so I've been reluctant to join any. I'm basically looking for some extra support and a good source of advice and information which as far as I can tell is what y'all are striving to be. At the same time I think I can offer a valuable perspective on things so I can help others as well.
I hope to have a very good stay here with y'all <3
My name is Lyra, I'm transfeminine genderqueer maybe? I'm a bit confused about my gender at the moment. Which is natural I suppose, but it still bothers me a bit to be uncertain. I'm 18 years old and I've been on estradiol and spiro for about three years, and I'm transitioning beautifully if I do say so myself. Sometimes It's hard to remember that I'm beautiful and that I'm whatever gender I want to be and dysphoria ends up crushing me, but that's normal I guess, and I have wonderful family and friends to support me when that happens. I'm a senior in high school, and it's terrible. The people are nice enough I guess, they dont bully me or anything, and they genuinely care about me, but they don't care about what they say around me, so I'm always having to hold my tongue when someone says something offensive or triggering. I'm hoping to be able to graduate a semester early but I have to jump through a bunch of bureaucratic hoops to do it. I feel like college isn't for me, but I don't know what is, so I don't have any plan for after high school, which of course seems to irritate every adult I talk to. I've been trying to find a proper trans* forum for ages, but I've had bad experiences with forums in the past so I've been reluctant to join any. I'm basically looking for some extra support and a good source of advice and information which as far as I can tell is what y'all are striving to be. At the same time I think I can offer a valuable perspective on things so I can help others as well.
I hope to have a very good stay here with y'all <3
Title: Re: Salutations
Post by: FalseHybridPrincess on January 25, 2014, 02:57:25 PM
Post by: FalseHybridPrincess on January 25, 2014, 02:57:25 PM
Hi welcome :)
Its awesome that you started so young and have supporting friends and family :)
You ll find a lot of friends here too :)
Its awesome that you started so young and have supporting friends and family :)
You ll find a lot of friends here too :)
Title: Re: Salutations
Post by: Jamie D on January 25, 2014, 03:15:22 PM
Post by: Jamie D on January 25, 2014, 03:15:22 PM
Hello Lyra! :) I am glad you joined us and I hope you like the folks here.
We have quite a few teen transitioners on the Forum - you are not alone in that respect. And don't worry about gender labels either. You are free to just be you.
The links below will help you navigate the site. Please take a look:
We have quite a few teen transitioners on the Forum - you are not alone in that respect. And don't worry about gender labels either. You are free to just be you.
The links below will help you navigate the site. Please take a look:
- 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) (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)
- Photo, avatars, and signature images policy (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,59974.msg383866.html#msg383866)
Title: Re: Salutations
Post by: Jessica Merriman on January 25, 2014, 06:18:48 PM
Post by: Jessica Merriman on January 25, 2014, 06:18:48 PM
A big warm welcome to the family Lyra! It will not take too long for you to see this is not a support site, but a true family. There are quite a few people who have been here a while now and they give great advice. This is a safe place to learn, share, rant, vent or just find a shoulder to cry on once in a while. Any question is welcome and the moderators do a fantastic job in keeping things under control. It will not take you long to find out I am being truthful about it here. This family saved my life and now I try to give back which is all anyone here tries to do. So relax, dig in and start making friends. Here is a BIG HUG ( :icon_hug:) to start your journey with us off right! :) After 15 post's feel free to PM me anytime you need to.
Title: Re: Salutations
Post by: LordKAT on January 25, 2014, 08:37:23 PM
Post by: LordKAT on January 25, 2014, 08:37:23 PM
Welcome to Susan's.
For the rest, I'm stealing Jessica's words.
For the rest, I'm stealing Jessica's words.
Title: Re: Salutations
Post by: Catherine Sarah on January 28, 2014, 10:03:02 PM
Post by: Catherine Sarah on January 28, 2014, 10:03:02 PM
Hi Lyra,
A big Aussie welcome to Susan's family. It's good of you to drop in and say "Hi". Hope you like it here, and you stay for a while.
There is a mountain of information, resources and friendship waiting for you here, you just need to jump in start talking and ask any question you like. You're quite safe here and we are very accepting.
At your tender age, you have plenty of tie to work out who you really are. After all your brain is still developing after being completely reconstructed during puberty. So sit back, grab a coffee and see what develops.
I hope you are able to find what you are looking for, here. So don't be afraid to ask any question you like.
Looking forward to hearing more of your story in time to come, but in the meantime, be safe, well and happy.
Lotsa huggs
Catherine
A big Aussie welcome to Susan's family. It's good of you to drop in and say "Hi". Hope you like it here, and you stay for a while.
There is a mountain of information, resources and friendship waiting for you here, you just need to jump in start talking and ask any question you like. You're quite safe here and we are very accepting.
At your tender age, you have plenty of tie to work out who you really are. After all your brain is still developing after being completely reconstructed during puberty. So sit back, grab a coffee and see what develops.
I hope you are able to find what you are looking for, here. So don't be afraid to ask any question you like.
Looking forward to hearing more of your story in time to come, but in the meantime, be safe, well and happy.
Lotsa huggs
Catherine
Title: Re: Salutations
Post by: ritual-object on January 28, 2014, 10:11:21 PM
Post by: ritual-object on January 28, 2014, 10:11:21 PM
Welcome! I was also out in high school and it was rough. It's good at least that you have a group of supportive friends and family. Good luck trying to graduate early! (I wish I had done that!)
I hope you enjoy your stay here and find what you are looking for. :)
I hope you enjoy your stay here and find what you are looking for. :)