Susan's Place Transgender Resources

I'm excited to finally be taking steps forward but I almost feel like its going too well, if that makes sense.  So far pretty much everyone has accepted it and everyone is being super supportive.  My work is ready and willing to help and it feels great.  I am more confident in myself and how I look and I just want to know if this is something other people experienced.  As I take steps forward I find myself wanting a voice to help people so I have a blog and video blog that I am doing to attempt to reach out.  But, I want to meet others going through the same thing (or who have previously gone through it) so that I can have people who really understand what's going on in my head.



if you are interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxKmPiA_hIw&feature=youtu.be

Welcome to the great journey.only went full time recently.I'm mtf

That's how things went for me, a little too well. It seemed impossible and unreal. Now a few months later, it has stayed heading in the same direction. Mostly. Bloggig etc. is a great step too, I started one a month or so ago. Meeting other trans folk in person is also a good one. Look into support groups, some of them are rather informal gatherings.

Most of all, soak up all that you can and enjoy the ride!

I can totally related with the feeling of thinking things went to well, but I'm glad they did. There is no doubt that I gained confidence over time. I can remember when I started making changes and really being concerned if people were paying attention, but truth be told after I went full time things just got easier. Each successful new experience only added to my confidence whether it was shopping, using the woman's restroom or any other activity and/ or place we go. Hugs
Mariah

I just watched your vlog...very nice. You are very brave sharing everything from such an early phase. You are going to help people, plain and simple.

Also, loved watching your cat in the background!

I am glad that there are others who are having the same experience. I too am sitting here thinking this is going too well.  I have gone from him to her in less than 6 months, including having a legal name and gender change.  I am now Jessie and each day a little more of her shines through. Sure there have been some disappointments but each morning I wake up and think I am looking forward to being me. It was almost like a light switch was thrown and it feels like an almost seamless transition. I know I still have a long way to go but most of that has to do with allowing the effects of HRT to work. As far as my socialization, I would say I am 90% there. I do get looked at in public but that's mostly because of my height and the fact I wear shoes with heels that make me even taller. At work there are a few people who are having some difficulties but by and large they love Jessie more than they liked him. There are a few family members who are having issues but I don't let that control who I am or how I feel about myself.

I too have decided that I need to give back to the community and have allowed a local network news crew to document my transition in the hope that it will give the world at large a glimpse of what it is we have to go through to become our true selves. They were there when I had my name change, electrolysis, first day at work and a lengthy interview in my home. I hope to give encouragement to those who may be questioning their status to know that you are never too old to be your true self and that there is nothing wrong with being transgender, it can affect anyone. It has helped me tremendously to work for an employer who has protections in place and to be in a profession that allows me the ability to earn a great income. Not everyone has that and part of what I am trying to educate the public on is that every transgender person deserves the right to treatment, respect and the ability to make a living without discrimination.

Onwards and upwards..........

Thank you everyone! Its wonderful to hear that there are more of us having an easy time going through everything. I'm really excited to start hrt soon but I w as a bit nervous that things would be harder after that. I'm glad those of you that have watched the vblog think it's good. It makes me happy thinking that I might be able to help anyone. Even if it's simply to help them understand what all of this means. Wishing you all the best as well!

Things where going to well with me too everyone I came out to was supportive therapy was good hrt for 4 months. Then on the 8th of June I left the house for the first time fem. I was going to therapy and it went great by the end of the week I was presenting in public whenever I was not at work. The next week I told my boss and I decided I was full time the next Wednesday, and tomorrow if I can get myself up early enough I am going to get me name changed. So first outing as myself to legal name change in about a month. Sorta terrifying.

Serena