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Hi everyone.  Bear with me, I'm a little nervous here.

I'm a 63 year old MTF.  Transition's very new to me- I've been full time since May 2, HRT since June 20. 

I'm chronologically impaired, have very little hair above, am a bit paunchy below.

My transition has been, well, I'm embarrassed to say this, joyful.  After I started on HRT I found symptoms of depression that I had experienced since high school (was hospitalized once, suicide attempt, had ECT) lifted.  They just plain cleared.  So many of you talk about crying: I laugh.  This wasn't true before last June- my life was held together with tears and booze.  Neither one makes the best glue. 

This doesn't mean that I don't have a lot to learn.  I've been hanging around in the guest dugout almost since I began my transition.  Yesterday evening I finally decided to climb out and join the rest of you on the field.  It was a question of guilt- here I was soaking up wisdom and looking at wonderful pictures and doing nothing to contribute my share.  (Not that my share will be much of a contribution).  Sort of like NPR- all those great programs and I wasn't supporting them.  Maybe Susan should have a pledge drive.

Thank you all so much for being here.
Shannon (Nancys Girl)

Welcome to Susan's Place. Don't worry about contributing as that comes with time. It's possible that your story will help somebody else come out and join the site. in addition, you life experience such as work, hobby or relationships may benefit somebody else. I give advice on many topic and not all are trans related so it may be the same for you.

Most who join are a bit nervous but we share a common story so you have nothing to fear. In addition, this site is heavily moderated and should a thread develop an issue, hit the report to moderator button on the post and we will deal with it.

Go anywhere on the site you feel comfortable and if there is anything I can help you with, let me know.

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Hi, Shannon!

Welcome!  I think you may have found the friendliest, and most helpful online floating 24/7 support group for us on the planet.  (Thank you, Susan and the Moderation/Admin Team!)  It sounds like you've been lurking for a while, so thank you for finally diving in!

We're all here to help each other.

I'm at a similar age, out to family as part of a breakdown in March, on HRT in June, and full time as of 2 weeks ago (although I think maybe I should have started months ago!) My old life has fallen apart, and I'm scrambling to build a new one, with much help and advice from the folks here.  Everyone has been just tremendous.

I hope you'll have the same great experience here.

- Michelle

Hi Shannon  :icon_wave:

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

Hugs

V M