Community Conversation => Transgender talk => Topic started by: Ofelia on March 04, 2015, 03:56:04 AM Return to Full Version
Title: My experiences coming out as GenderFluid
Post by: Ofelia on March 04, 2015, 03:56:04 AM
Post by: Ofelia on March 04, 2015, 03:56:04 AM
Hey Guys and Girls,
I have known that I did not fit within the rigid bounds of the binary gender definitions since I was a child. A few months ago, at the tender age of 34 I decided that I was ready to take the gamble of revealing my true identity to the world. To my family, my friends, my colleagues and indeed the world.
It was really scary but I have met such unimaginable acceptance, love and support that I wanted to share my personal blog with all of you. For many years I have stalked this website and others like it, too afraid to even engage. I lived within the confining squeeze of anxiety, depression, shame, fear and suicidal desires for almost two decades and I have now learnt that I didn't have to.
If there is anyone reading this who can empathise with these feelings, perhaps my story will help you to find the insurmountable happiness that I am now living every day.
[Sorry - but just until I have read the Terms of Service and make sure I am not violating them I will temporarily remove my link]
Peace and love.
I have known that I did not fit within the rigid bounds of the binary gender definitions since I was a child. A few months ago, at the tender age of 34 I decided that I was ready to take the gamble of revealing my true identity to the world. To my family, my friends, my colleagues and indeed the world.
It was really scary but I have met such unimaginable acceptance, love and support that I wanted to share my personal blog with all of you. For many years I have stalked this website and others like it, too afraid to even engage. I lived within the confining squeeze of anxiety, depression, shame, fear and suicidal desires for almost two decades and I have now learnt that I didn't have to.
If there is anyone reading this who can empathise with these feelings, perhaps my story will help you to find the insurmountable happiness that I am now living every day.
[Sorry - but just until I have read the Terms of Service and make sure I am not violating them I will temporarily remove my link]
Peace and love.
Title: Re: My experiences coming out as GenderFluid
Post by: Sunderland on March 04, 2015, 04:07:56 AM
Post by: Sunderland on March 04, 2015, 04:07:56 AM
*hugs* Welcome, sweetie. I'm glad you finally decided to join. There's no need to be afraid of participating here. :)
Title: Re: My experiences coming out as GenderFluid
Post by: mfox on March 04, 2015, 08:21:22 AM
Post by: mfox on March 04, 2015, 08:21:22 AM
You're very welcome here, and nice blog! :) I'm curious how you feel about using "Mx" ("Mix") as a gender neutral title, or if you prefer switching between Mister and Miss?
Title: Re: My experiences coming out as GenderFluid
Post by: suzifrommd on March 04, 2015, 08:39:22 AM
Post by: suzifrommd on March 04, 2015, 08:39:22 AM
Hi Ofelia. Welcome to Susan's. :icon_wave:
Here are some links to site policies and other helpful information:
Here are some links to site policies and other helpful information:
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