Susan's Place Transgender Resources

Hello everyone,
     I would like to add my voice to posts by you wonderful people. I am married, in my late 50's, transitioning from MtoF. I am on hormones since June 2015. I hope to have FFS this coming June followed shortly thereafter by going full time. I am so lucky to have been accepted by nearly 60 friends, family, and neighbors. I will soon stand in front of about 90 coworkers and tell them my story. That's my factual story.
      My personal story goes back as far as I can remember, going to bed each night dreaming of being female. It is a long history of two sides battling causing great anger and withdrawal. I was honest with my wife from the start of dating. It's weird, but she accepted me from the start. I just couldn't accept myself. About a year ago, I realized I could no longer live my life as  a pretender. My great wake up moment was that my shame and denial was what was making me miserable. My feminine side was really comfortable and pleasant. I have come a long way. Acceptance is a step by step process for me. Everything I have done though makes me more sure that I must live the rest of my life as a woman. For the first time in my life, I have been consistently, extremely happy. The path ahead is a bit scary, but is it worse than the 50 years of fear I have already dealt with? No, I will no longer give in to fear.
     I look forward to interacting with everyone. I wish the best for all on their personal journeys.

Sincerely,  Moni

I am happy for you.

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Moni:

Welcome to Susan's.  Enjoy the site.

Read through all the threads that interest you.

You have much to share among all the voices of experience and learning.

Allow me to submit that we of 'been there, done that' are eager to lend a hand.

You are never too old to start the next stage of your journey.

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Hey Moni!

Welcome to Susan's  :)  Great to have you here - looking forward to seeing you around the forum.

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Hi Moni  :icon_wave:

Welcome to Susan's  :)  Glad to have you here, join on in the fun

Hugs

V M

Hi Moni, welcome to Susan's Place! Each of us helps build the site for the next person. Your experience will be the boost someone else needs to get on with the rest of their life. So thank you indeed for adding your voice! See you around the site!

Hugs, Devlyn

Welcome Moni. I am glad you found us and found you!

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Dear Ladies,

     Thank you so much for the warm welcome! I love hearing from people with similar experiences. I learn so much, and it makes me feel good to know that others relate to my experience. I will soon make a financial contribution to do my part to keep this wonderful forum open. I'll let you know also, how it feels to come out to a whole bunch of people at one time when I get to that point. It could get crazy!

     Thanks again!    Moni

A hearty welcome to Susan's, Moni. I enjoyed reading your story. I came out as transgender in July, 2005 at age 56. My wife and son accept me and do my two nieces. I recently told my sister. Congratulations on your transitioning.