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Title: Hello, i'm new - been reading a while and finally registered
Post by: DoYouRealize on December 22, 2014, 05:02:19 AM
Post by: DoYouRealize on December 22, 2014, 05:02:19 AM
Hello all!
I've been reading these forums for a while. The welcoming and positive community here is so refreshing. So i finally registered!
About me. In my daily life, i tend to read and end up in conversations on social-justice, feminist, progressive-white-people topics. I'm kind of new-ish to being open about my gender flux, aaaand... well i just don't have the emotional resources right now to make my identity into a political thing. I mean i like social justice theory and all ... but right now i just want to be who i am and sort of relax for a while, as i figure myself out. I can't be out in my usual places without trans identities coming up for analytical discussion, even critique.
But this place feels *safe*... like really actually safe. So i come here to read and just feel like it's really ok for us to be who we are.
Anyway my name is Gatsby, i'm 35 years old, and in flux. :)
Happy Longest Night to those who celebrate.
I've been reading these forums for a while. The welcoming and positive community here is so refreshing. So i finally registered!
About me. In my daily life, i tend to read and end up in conversations on social-justice, feminist, progressive-white-people topics. I'm kind of new-ish to being open about my gender flux, aaaand... well i just don't have the emotional resources right now to make my identity into a political thing. I mean i like social justice theory and all ... but right now i just want to be who i am and sort of relax for a while, as i figure myself out. I can't be out in my usual places without trans identities coming up for analytical discussion, even critique.
But this place feels *safe*... like really actually safe. So i come here to read and just feel like it's really ok for us to be who we are.
Anyway my name is Gatsby, i'm 35 years old, and in flux. :)
Happy Longest Night to those who celebrate.
Title: Re: Hello, i'm new - been reading a while and finally registered
Post by: V M on December 22, 2014, 05:05:51 AM
Post by: V M on December 22, 2014, 05:05:51 AM
Hi Gatsby :icon_wave:
Welcome to Susan's :) Glad to have you here, join on in the fun
Here's some quick links to help you along
Please be sure to review
Hugs
V M
Welcome to Susan's :) Glad to have you here, join on in the fun
Here's some quick links to help you along
Please be sure to review
- 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.)
- 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)
Hugs
V M
Title: Re: Hello, i'm new - been reading a while and finally registered
Post by: Ms Grace on December 22, 2014, 05:08:56 AM
Post by: Ms Grace on December 22, 2014, 05:08:56 AM
Hi Gatsby
Welcome to Susan's - yes indeed we are a safe a place, please relax and spend all the time you need to figure stuff out. :)
Welcome to Susan's - yes indeed we are a safe a place, please relax and spend all the time you need to figure stuff out. :)
Title: Re: Hello, i'm new - been reading a while and finally registered
Post by: JulieL on December 22, 2014, 05:28:35 AM
Post by: JulieL on December 22, 2014, 05:28:35 AM
Welcome, Gatsby!
Congratulations on taking these first steps.
I'm in a similar situation to you. I'm 32 and into progressive social-justice and feminist issues, but just taking the first steps in questioning and exploring my gender identity. I'm only out to a couple of people, but looking to build a support network.
Good luck on your journey!
Congratulations on taking these first steps.
I'm in a similar situation to you. I'm 32 and into progressive social-justice and feminist issues, but just taking the first steps in questioning and exploring my gender identity. I'm only out to a couple of people, but looking to build a support network.
Good luck on your journey!
Title: Re: Hello, i'm new - been reading a while and finally registered
Post by: adrian on December 22, 2014, 07:17:41 AM
Post by: adrian on December 22, 2014, 07:17:41 AM
Hey there Gatsby,
it's great meeting you! I'm glad you joined :)
I'm very passionate about social justice, but right now I feel I need all my energy for gaining some security wrt how I feel about myself and my (newfound) identity. Sometimes we need to put ourselves first in order to be strong for others!
it's great meeting you! I'm glad you joined :)
I'm very passionate about social justice, but right now I feel I need all my energy for gaining some security wrt how I feel about myself and my (newfound) identity. Sometimes we need to put ourselves first in order to be strong for others!
Title: Re: Hello, i'm new - been reading a while and finally registered
Post by: mrs izzy on December 22, 2014, 07:55:30 AM
Post by: mrs izzy on December 22, 2014, 07:55:30 AM
Welcome Gatsby to Susan's family
So many topics to explore and posts to write.
Everything a day at a time, one step at a time.
So many topics to explore and posts to write.
Everything a day at a time, one step at a time.
Title: Re: Hello, i'm new - been reading a while and finally registered
Post by: gennee on December 22, 2014, 12:23:32 PM
Post by: gennee on December 22, 2014, 12:23:32 PM
Welcome to Susan's, Gatsby.
:)
:)
Title: Re: Hello, i'm new - been reading a while and finally registered
Post by: Devlyn on January 03, 2015, 04:58:41 PM
Post by: Devlyn on January 03, 2015, 04:58:41 PM
Hi Gatsby, welcome to Susan's Place! I'm the resident Bostonian. I'm glad you found us and look forward to seeing you around the site!
Hugs, Devlyn
Hugs, Devlyn