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Title: Allow myself to introduce.... myself.
Post by: Stephanie00Rayne on July 28, 2014, 09:35:24 PM
Hi All,

Just stumbled across this forum... which is crazy because I have been working on transition for awhile now.

I'm currently at a point where I am starting to do most things as my female self expect going to work... although I have come out to my managers and I plan to go FT by end of the year as a goal.  Went to the grocery store for the first time this weekend which was a HUGE step for me.  I have no problems driving around, going thru drive-thru, but getting out of my car and walking into a public place like a grocery store was crazy for me to do. 

I've been seeing my therapist (works with Gender Identity) now for about 4-5 months and am starting to get frustrated that she thinks HRT is still a few months away.. but I will be patient.  HRT is on my mind a lot lately, I'm 32 and just want to get started sooner than later.

Anyways just wanted to say hi.

Steph
Title: Re: Allow myself to introduce.... myself.
Post by: V M on July 28, 2014, 10:29:42 PM
Hi Steph  :icon_wave:

Welcome to Susan's  :)  Glad to have you here, join on in the fun

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V M
Title: Re: Allow myself to introduce.... myself.
Post by: EllieM on July 28, 2014, 10:40:34 PM

Welcome to Susan's, Steph! Sounds like you are on the right track. Don't worry about the wait, you have time, and it will go by quickly. There's a lot of great reading here, I have derived benefit from it and I know you will too. Dive in, sis! The water's fine :D
Title: Re: Allow myself to introduce.... myself.
Post by: mrs izzy on July 28, 2014, 11:01:32 PM
Welcome to Susan's Steph,

Everyone here takes it one step at a time going out in public.

Confidence of who you are is the key. 

You are on the right path.

Title: Re: Allow myself to introduce.... myself.
Post by: Evienne on July 29, 2014, 12:52:36 AM
Well welcome to the site. Hope that you find it enjoyable, and a nice way to help with the time wait
Title: Re: Allow myself to introduce.... myself.
Post by: helen2010 on July 29, 2014, 12:57:26 AM
Steph

It is great to have you join.  Hope you enjoy our community, lots of good folk and a lot of information, support and opinion if needed.

Safe travels

Aisla
Title: Re: Allow myself to introduce.... myself.
Post by: Stephanie00Rayne on July 29, 2014, 08:23:02 PM
Thank you for the warm welcome all..  :D

Look forward to chatting with you all.
Title: Re: Allow myself to introduce.... myself.
Post by: Ms Grace on July 30, 2014, 05:56:21 AM
Hi Steph, welcome to Susan's! I think I had been several months into my transition before I found this site too. Sounds like things are progressing well for you, and that first out-in-the-open experience is usually unforgettable. Congrats!