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Title: My Introduction
Post by: Angelgrl on April 21, 2015, 04:19:22 PM
Post by: Angelgrl on April 21, 2015, 04:19:22 PM
Hi everyone. Well, here I am and I am so glad to be here too. My therapist suggested I get involved in some transgender support groups so I joined this one and another one I use to belong to awhile ago. There is an LGBT resource center near where I live, I have not been there in awhile though and just not ready to visit. So here is a little background about me.
I am a 56 year old pre-op transsexual woman who is legally blind and recently was diagnoses with bladder cancer which is now in remission. My doctors are monitoring me for now. Like most of us I was born with GID and have identified as being female every since. I did however not transition until my late 40's early 50's, transitioning earlier in life would have been much easier for me but I am here, alive and doing well as to be expected.
There have been many challenges in my life, not just from being a trans woman but just being blind. It is amazing how people judge others. If you do not fit into their mold of what a person is to look, behave and live right you are ostracized by their standards. I have had my share of the lot of them. We do have to build up a tough shield, I learned that a long time ago.
For over 25 years I was a homemaker, literally and did enjoy every bit of it. No longer together with my ex and I am now going back to school to finish my education, never too late to learn. Studying for a certificate in Administrative Assistant at the local vocational school. I did go to college before, it just was not for me though. So being a secretary or Administrative Assistant is what I want to be when I grow up. :angel:
A word of advice for those just starting out in their transition and are still young, stay in school, please!! You will be better off, when you finish school and receive a good career and be able to afford and make your transition much smoother. I have taken the hard road, it will take longer but it will be done, patience is something that is required and I thank God for giving me this gift.
Blessings to all of you.
Angelgrlsue
I am a 56 year old pre-op transsexual woman who is legally blind and recently was diagnoses with bladder cancer which is now in remission. My doctors are monitoring me for now. Like most of us I was born with GID and have identified as being female every since. I did however not transition until my late 40's early 50's, transitioning earlier in life would have been much easier for me but I am here, alive and doing well as to be expected.
There have been many challenges in my life, not just from being a trans woman but just being blind. It is amazing how people judge others. If you do not fit into their mold of what a person is to look, behave and live right you are ostracized by their standards. I have had my share of the lot of them. We do have to build up a tough shield, I learned that a long time ago.
For over 25 years I was a homemaker, literally and did enjoy every bit of it. No longer together with my ex and I am now going back to school to finish my education, never too late to learn. Studying for a certificate in Administrative Assistant at the local vocational school. I did go to college before, it just was not for me though. So being a secretary or Administrative Assistant is what I want to be when I grow up. :angel:
A word of advice for those just starting out in their transition and are still young, stay in school, please!! You will be better off, when you finish school and receive a good career and be able to afford and make your transition much smoother. I have taken the hard road, it will take longer but it will be done, patience is something that is required and I thank God for giving me this gift.
Blessings to all of you.
Angelgrlsue
Title: Re: My Introduction
Post by: Ian68 on April 21, 2015, 06:17:39 PM
Post by: Ian68 on April 21, 2015, 06:17:39 PM
Hi! I'm new here, too but I wanted to say hi, and that I'm glad that your health is improving! Please take care of yourself!
-Ian
-Ian
Title: Re: My Introduction
Post by: Rachel on April 21, 2015, 06:19:24 PM
Post by: Rachel on April 21, 2015, 06:19:24 PM
Angelgrl and Ian,
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Angelgrl,
I am glad you are doing better.
Welcome to Susan's
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Angelgrl,
I am glad you are doing better.
Title: Re: My Introduction
Post by: V M on April 21, 2015, 06:47:02 PM
Post by: V M on April 21, 2015, 06:47:02 PM
Hi Angelgrl :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: My Introduction
Post by: Angelgrl on April 24, 2015, 08:33:25 PM
Post by: Angelgrl on April 24, 2015, 08:33:25 PM
Thank you for the welcome. :angel:
Angelgrl
Angelgrl
Title: Re: My Introduction
Post by: katrinaw on April 24, 2015, 09:54:37 PM
Post by: katrinaw on April 24, 2015, 09:54:37 PM
Hi Angelgrl (Sue), welcome to Susan's...
Certainly had some challenges and so happy you are able to join and share your journey and stories with us. You will find us all very warm, friendly and supportive.
Love having you come aboard
L Katy :-*
Certainly had some challenges and so happy you are able to join and share your journey and stories with us. You will find us all very warm, friendly and supportive.
Love having you come aboard
L Katy :-*