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Title: A misnomer
Post by: AZKatie on March 11, 2015, 02:08:22 PM
Post by: AZKatie on March 11, 2015, 02:08:22 PM
Hello everyone!
I'm Katie a 35 year old MTF that recently moved from AZ to South Padre Island texas, but I think I'm going to keep the AZ name just for nostalgias sake. I have been lurking on the forums for a long time, and finally registered a couple years ago when I came out to my wife and have since had life get in the way of everything.
I've been in denial for a very long time, and think I've gone to some amazing extremes in pretending I'm male. I was an Air Force pilot working for special operations for 10 years, and then a contract pilot for an additional 3 years with the teams. I've spent a total of 6 of the last 10 years in Afghanistan, and i finally hit a wall and just can't do it anymore. I guess it's a good thing since I think transition in that environment would go over like a fart in church.
I came out to my wife a couple years ago, and went as far as getting my hormones but I noticed my marriage was falling apart. Everything was happening too fast for her, so she was one step from filing for a divorce. I put the hormones away and focused on my marriage while slowly letting out my inner woman. I think she's finally seen enough of the real me that I can move forward with my transition without as much push back. I'm also no longer working for a bunch of knuckle dragging type As, so I'm not in fear of getting killed.
Now I am just starting the physical portion of transition and have a long way to go since I went to huge efforts to pass as a man.
I'm Katie a 35 year old MTF that recently moved from AZ to South Padre Island texas, but I think I'm going to keep the AZ name just for nostalgias sake. I have been lurking on the forums for a long time, and finally registered a couple years ago when I came out to my wife and have since had life get in the way of everything.
I've been in denial for a very long time, and think I've gone to some amazing extremes in pretending I'm male. I was an Air Force pilot working for special operations for 10 years, and then a contract pilot for an additional 3 years with the teams. I've spent a total of 6 of the last 10 years in Afghanistan, and i finally hit a wall and just can't do it anymore. I guess it's a good thing since I think transition in that environment would go over like a fart in church.
I came out to my wife a couple years ago, and went as far as getting my hormones but I noticed my marriage was falling apart. Everything was happening too fast for her, so she was one step from filing for a divorce. I put the hormones away and focused on my marriage while slowly letting out my inner woman. I think she's finally seen enough of the real me that I can move forward with my transition without as much push back. I'm also no longer working for a bunch of knuckle dragging type As, so I'm not in fear of getting killed.
Now I am just starting the physical portion of transition and have a long way to go since I went to huge efforts to pass as a man.
Title: Re: A misnomer
Post by: LordKAT on March 11, 2015, 02:14:13 PM
Post by: LordKAT on March 11, 2015, 02:14:13 PM
Hi Katie and welcome to Susan's.
I'm glad you will be able to visit us here more often and that things may work out for you and your wife.
There is a lot of info her and friends to be made.
Here are some links to site rules and often asked questions. Some things have changed and it may be worthwhile for you to peruse them.
I'm glad you will be able to visit us here more often and that things may work out for you and your wife.
There is a lot of info her and friends to be made.
Here are some links to site rules and often asked questions. Some things have changed and it may be worthwhile for you to peruse them.
- 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)
- News posting & quoting guidelines (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,174951.0.html)
Title: Re: A misnomer
Post by: chefskenzie on March 11, 2015, 02:57:26 PM
Post by: chefskenzie on March 11, 2015, 02:57:26 PM
Hello and welcome to Susans! And welcome back to your journey!
Title: Re: A misnomer
Post by: mrs izzy on March 11, 2015, 02:59:58 PM
Post by: mrs izzy on March 11, 2015, 02:59:58 PM
AZKatie
Welcome to Susan's Family
So many topics to explore and posts to read or write. :icon_paper:
Many article of news, wiki, links ,minecraft and chat
Safe passage on your path.
Je suis un être humain,
Hugs
Welcome to Susan's Family
So many topics to explore and posts to read or write. :icon_paper:
Many article of news, wiki, links ,minecraft and chat
Safe passage on your path.
Je suis un être humain,
Hugs
Title: Re: A misnomer
Post by: AZKatie on March 11, 2015, 05:37:33 PM
Post by: AZKatie on March 11, 2015, 05:37:33 PM
Thank you for all the warm welcomes. I look forward to being able to help people on the journey in the future
Title: Re: A misnomer
Post by: beavernose on March 11, 2015, 10:18:03 PM
Post by: beavernose on March 11, 2015, 10:18:03 PM
i am from AZ to. i also moved away from AZ a few years back, i miss it.
welcome to susans hug.
welcome to susans hug.
Title: Re: A misnomer
Post by: Devlyn on March 12, 2015, 07:49:17 AM
Post by: Devlyn on March 12, 2015, 07:49:17 AM
Hi Katie, welcome to Susan's Place! I'm a Bostonian. Thank you for your service, have you found Roll Call (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,96755.0.html) yet? Quite a few of us entered the military. See you around the site!
Hugs, Devlyn
Hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: A misnomer
Post by: AZKatie on March 12, 2015, 10:27:25 AM
Post by: AZKatie on March 12, 2015, 10:27:25 AM
Wow! It's amazing how many people on this board are vets. Thanks for pointing me towards that thread Devlyn
Title: Re: A misnomer
Post by: Myarkstir on March 12, 2015, 11:45:57 AM
Post by: Myarkstir on March 12, 2015, 11:45:57 AM
Hey!
Welcone to Susan's
Welcone to Susan's
Title: Re: A misnomer
Post by: V M on March 20, 2015, 08:44:50 AM
Post by: V M on March 20, 2015, 08:44:50 AM
Hi Katie :icon_wave:
Welcome to Susan's :) Glad to have you here, join on in the fun
Hugs
V M
Welcome to Susan's :) Glad to have you here, join on in the fun
Hugs
V M
Title: Re: A misnomer
Post by: Athena on March 20, 2015, 08:48:00 AM
Post by: Athena on March 20, 2015, 08:48:00 AM
Hi Katie welcome to Susan's. I hope things work out with you and your wife.