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Title: Howdy from Minnesota!
Post by: BellaAntigone on January 25, 2016, 08:59:16 AM
Post by: BellaAntigone on January 25, 2016, 08:59:16 AM
Hey y'all! I joined this forum a while ago, but never really got involved or even fully introduced myself, soooo here goes!
My name's Bella, most call me Belle (funny story, I learned recently that my great grandma was named Bellvina, and also went by Belle, so apparently I have a family name).
I am just about to turn 20, and I am a transgender woman. I knew I was different ever since I can remember, but I didn't know it wasn't unique to me until I saw this one episode of Tyra when I was about 8. The next several years saw a lot of struggle, and not just with accepting myself and coming out. However, things didn't stay that way (they never do <3).
I got really lucky. From an accepting family (my mama always wanted a daughter), to excellent insurance, to competent medical help, to an amazing supportive boyfriend, I got it good. Thanks to the people around me, I've been able to come into myself with relative ease (not that there aren't challenges).
But enough heavy stuff! I'm a musican/student/trainer (note the order, country music=life), I live with my bf and my amazing big dog Claudia. I love getting outside when it's not suuuuper cold, but House of Cards is a current obsession of mine and keeps me in more than I'd care to share.
Anywayyyy, if anyone wants to chat or has any questions, please, feel absolutely free! I haven't had an opportunity to meet many other trans folk, so I'm pretty excited! (: <3
-Belle
My name's Bella, most call me Belle (funny story, I learned recently that my great grandma was named Bellvina, and also went by Belle, so apparently I have a family name).
I am just about to turn 20, and I am a transgender woman. I knew I was different ever since I can remember, but I didn't know it wasn't unique to me until I saw this one episode of Tyra when I was about 8. The next several years saw a lot of struggle, and not just with accepting myself and coming out. However, things didn't stay that way (they never do <3).
I got really lucky. From an accepting family (my mama always wanted a daughter), to excellent insurance, to competent medical help, to an amazing supportive boyfriend, I got it good. Thanks to the people around me, I've been able to come into myself with relative ease (not that there aren't challenges).
But enough heavy stuff! I'm a musican/student/trainer (note the order, country music=life), I live with my bf and my amazing big dog Claudia. I love getting outside when it's not suuuuper cold, but House of Cards is a current obsession of mine and keeps me in more than I'd care to share.
Anywayyyy, if anyone wants to chat or has any questions, please, feel absolutely free! I haven't had an opportunity to meet many other trans folk, so I'm pretty excited! (: <3
-Belle
Title: Re: Howdy from Minnesota!
Post by: MeganAshley on January 25, 2016, 11:27:34 AM
Post by: MeganAshley on January 25, 2016, 11:27:34 AM
Welcome Belle! We are happy you found us, but more importantly, that you found yourself!
Hope to see you around.
*hugs*
Hope to see you around.
*hugs*
Title: Re: Howdy from Minnesota!
Post by: Devlyn on January 25, 2016, 01:42:01 PM
Post by: Devlyn on January 25, 2016, 01:42:01 PM
Hi Bella, welcome to Susan's Place! I live near Boston. With a yellow lab, what's Claudia? Here are some helpful links you need to look at. See you around the site!
Hugs, Devlyn
Hugs, Devlyn
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Title: Re: Howdy from Minnesota!
Post by: V M on January 25, 2016, 04:10:17 PM
Post by: V M on January 25, 2016, 04:10:17 PM
Hi Bella :icon_wave:
Good to see you again
Hugs
V M
Good to see you again
Hugs
V M
Title: Re: Howdy from Minnesota!
Post by: Jacqueline on January 26, 2016, 10:31:53 AM
Post by: Jacqueline on January 26, 2016, 10:31:53 AM
Welcome Bella.
There are always challenges. Glad you have such a supportive network.
This is a very supportive group here. There are a number of fun threads to follow as well as tough ones. Feel free to interact and ask lots of questions. Sounds like you are in a pretty good spot.
With warmth,
Joanna
There are always challenges. Glad you have such a supportive network.
This is a very supportive group here. There are a number of fun threads to follow as well as tough ones. Feel free to interact and ask lots of questions. Sounds like you are in a pretty good spot.
With warmth,
Joanna
Title: Re: Howdy from Minnesota!
Post by: gennee on January 26, 2016, 01:07:19 PM
Post by: gennee on January 26, 2016, 01:07:19 PM
A hearty welcome to Susan's, Bella.
:)
:)