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Title: Who/What am I questions led me to a Where- which is here
Post by: MxJuly1991 on July 06, 2015, 03:26:46 AM
Post by: MxJuly1991 on July 06, 2015, 03:26:46 AM
Hi. Hello. Um...I'm a rather shy person, with a tendency toward terrible writer's block, so bear with me.
My name is...well, I'm currently in the early stages of trying to eventually decide on a new name for myself. Trying to decide on a new name that's just right from a list of possibilities about a mile long. But right now, the whole world knows me by my birth name, which is Jamie.
My gender identity: complicated. :D But the label I've settled on for the moment, the best way I can describe myself would be genderqueer.
I'm 23 years old- so in some respects, you could say I'm like any other millennial young person, trying to figure out their place in the world. My own personal journey just happens to have some extra add-ons. You know, fundamental stuff, like...gender. Which I'm sure is more than understandable, given the audience I'm speaking to.
I'm out to my parents, few friends...somewhat. But no one around me completely gets it. Though, what can you do when your very gender causes everyone around you to question everything they knew about there being two genders/sexes? I have a trans female friend struggling to come to terms with her own identity, & I was recently dismayed to learn that not even she understood.
At any rate, moving on! No room for misery here. Or time, seriously.
I think I've come across this website maybe a handful of times before, though I never created an account. Until now (dramatic music).
Please please please feel free to ask me anything (within reason & common sense, of course). I'm really friendly. :)
Excited to get to know all of you, get to know members of the community which I'm apart of.
My name is...well, I'm currently in the early stages of trying to eventually decide on a new name for myself. Trying to decide on a new name that's just right from a list of possibilities about a mile long. But right now, the whole world knows me by my birth name, which is Jamie.
My gender identity: complicated. :D But the label I've settled on for the moment, the best way I can describe myself would be genderqueer.
I'm 23 years old- so in some respects, you could say I'm like any other millennial young person, trying to figure out their place in the world. My own personal journey just happens to have some extra add-ons. You know, fundamental stuff, like...gender. Which I'm sure is more than understandable, given the audience I'm speaking to.
I'm out to my parents, few friends...somewhat. But no one around me completely gets it. Though, what can you do when your very gender causes everyone around you to question everything they knew about there being two genders/sexes? I have a trans female friend struggling to come to terms with her own identity, & I was recently dismayed to learn that not even she understood.
At any rate, moving on! No room for misery here. Or time, seriously.
I think I've come across this website maybe a handful of times before, though I never created an account. Until now (dramatic music).
Please please please feel free to ask me anything (within reason & common sense, of course). I'm really friendly. :)
Excited to get to know all of you, get to know members of the community which I'm apart of.
Title: Re: Who/What am I questions led me to a Where- which is here
Post by: katrinaw on July 06, 2015, 03:36:27 AM
Post by: katrinaw on July 06, 2015, 03:36:27 AM
Hi MxJuly
(happy to call you this for now)
Welcome to Susan's happy you've found us and your Intro is fine xx
Just a little bit of info;
Just to help you in the forums.
So you have come out to your parents and some friends, that's a great start... whilst they may not fully understand, it's a great first step.
You'll certainly get some support, friendship and guidance here, but is also worth chatting with Gender Therapists, will help you find yourself.
Anyway's look forward to seeing you about the forums.
L Katy :-*
(happy to call you this for now)
Welcome to Susan's happy you've found us and your Intro is fine xx
Just a little bit of info;
Things that you should read
| 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.) |
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Just to help you in the forums.
So you have come out to your parents and some friends, that's a great start... whilst they may not fully understand, it's a great first step.
You'll certainly get some support, friendship and guidance here, but is also worth chatting with Gender Therapists, will help you find yourself.
Anyway's look forward to seeing you about the forums.
L Katy :-*
Title: Re: Who/What am I questions led me to a Where- which is here
Post by: Yenneffer on July 06, 2015, 03:41:17 AM
Post by: Yenneffer on July 06, 2015, 03:41:17 AM
Hey and welcome
Title: Re: Who/What am I questions led me to a Where- which is here
Post by: Mariah on July 06, 2015, 07:16:45 AM
Post by: Mariah on July 06, 2015, 07:16:45 AM
Hi MxjJuly, welcome to Susan's. Your among friends now. Sorry that your friends and family didn't completely understand before. I look forward to seeing you around the forums. Good luck and Hugs
Mariah
Mariah
Title: Re: Who/What am I questions led me to a Where- which is here
Post by: V M on July 06, 2015, 01:16:38 PM
Post by: V M on July 06, 2015, 01:16:38 PM
Hi MXJuly :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: Who/What am I questions led me to a Where- which is here
Post by: MxJuly1991 on July 06, 2015, 07:02:24 PM
Post by: MxJuly1991 on July 06, 2015, 07:02:24 PM
Quote from: katrinaw on July 06, 2015, 03:36:27 AM
Hi MxJuly
(happy to call you this for now)
Welcome to Susan's happy you've found us and your Intro is fine xx
Just a little bit of info;Things that you should read
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) News posting & quoting guidelines (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,174951.0.html) Photo, avatars, and signature images policy (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,59974.msg383866.html#msg383866)
Just to help you in the forums.
So you have come out to your parents and some friends, that's a great start... whilst they may not fully understand, it's a great first step.
You'll certainly get some support, friendship and guidance here, but is also worth chatting with Gender Therapists, will help you find yourself.
Anyway's look forward to seeing you about the forums.
L Katy :-*
Many thanks for the links. ^-^ I wouldn't the first thing to communicating myself on here. I'd rather not randomly click things, risk ruining or something a pretty smooth-running looking operation here. :D
I'm actually just starting to look into finding a gender therapist. Which I'm positively giddy about.
If I can figure out how this site works, I'll be see you around too. :)
Title: Re: Who/What am I questions led me to a Where- which is here
Post by: MxJuly1991 on July 06, 2015, 07:04:36 PM
Post by: MxJuly1991 on July 06, 2015, 07:04:36 PM
Quote from: Yenneffer on July 06, 2015, 03:41:17 AM
Hey and welcome
Hello & thank you. :) I feel welcome- I'm glad I found this place.
Title: Re: Who/What am I questions led me to a Where- which is here
Post by: MxJuly1991 on July 06, 2015, 07:14:56 PM
Post by: MxJuly1991 on July 06, 2015, 07:14:56 PM
Quote from: Mariah2014 on July 06, 2015, 07:16:45 AM
Hi MxjJuly, welcome to Susan's. Your among friends now. Sorry that your friends and family didn't completely understand before. I look forward to seeing you around the forums. Good luck and Hugs
Mariah
Thank you, Mariah. Happy to be here. I do feel like I am (among friends), I get good vibes from this space.
If I can figure out how this site works, I look forward to seeing you too. :)
Aww I accept your virtual hugs. :)
By the way, I noticed the ticker at the end of your message. Though we've just met, I feel like I should "congratulations". That is great :D I'll have to ask you sometime how you put one of those tickers on your signature, once I figure myself out more in order to have one, that is.
Title: Re: Who/What am I questions led me to a Where- which is here
Post by: Rachel on July 06, 2015, 07:17:59 PM
Post by: Rachel on July 06, 2015, 07:17:59 PM
Welcome to Susan's.
Title: Re: Who/What am I questions led me to a Where- which is here
Post by: MxJuly1991 on July 06, 2015, 07:19:44 PM
Post by: MxJuly1991 on July 06, 2015, 07:19:44 PM
Quote from: V M on July 06, 2015, 01:16:38 PM
Hi MXJuly :icon_wave:
Welcome to Susan's :) Glad to have you here, join on in the fun
Hugs
V M
Thanks, V M. Happy to be here. :) Well of course fun has to be a sure thing now. ;D Always is once you're where you can relax & be yourself. :)
Title: Re: Who/What am I questions led me to a Where- which is here
Post by: MxJuly1991 on July 06, 2015, 07:21:28 PM
Post by: MxJuly1991 on July 06, 2015, 07:21:28 PM
Quote from: Cynthia Michelle on July 06, 2015, 07:17:59 PM
Welcome to Susan's.
Thank you, Cynthia. :) Glad to be here
Title: Re: Who/What am I questions led me to a Where- which is here
Post by: kittenpower on July 06, 2015, 09:00:48 PM
Post by: kittenpower on July 06, 2015, 09:00:48 PM
Hi, welcome to Susans! Best wishes :)
Title: Re: Who/What am I questions led me to a Where- which is here
Post by: MxJuly1991 on July 07, 2015, 01:17:58 PM
Post by: MxJuly1991 on July 07, 2015, 01:17:58 PM
Quote from: kittenpower on July 06, 2015, 09:00:48 PM
Hi, welcome to Susans! Best wishes :)
Thank you much & thanks :)
By the way, I like the quote in your signature. I'm a bit of a cat person myself ;D
Title: Re: Who/What am I questions led me to a Where- which is here
Post by: smdh on July 08, 2015, 06:07:27 PM
Post by: smdh on July 08, 2015, 06:07:27 PM
Hey-hey!
I enjoyed reading your introduction! That's so cool you're out to some important people in your life. I'm out to a (n MtF) friend and that's about it, so I completely admire the way you've handled those hard conversations I know you've had. :D
-Erin
I enjoyed reading your introduction! That's so cool you're out to some important people in your life. I'm out to a (n MtF) friend and that's about it, so I completely admire the way you've handled those hard conversations I know you've had. :D
-Erin