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Title: Hello!
Post by: strangemagic on December 07, 2016, 06:23:53 AM
Post by: strangemagic on December 07, 2016, 06:23:53 AM
Hello :) I've been lurking around here for quite awhile now and decided it was finally time to join. I'm 19 and this year I've really been struggling with my gender identity, but these past few months have been the worst.
I was born female but never really felt like one. My body bothers me quite a bit. When I look at myself in the mirror I feel pretty uncomfortable. I have a bit of a curvy shape which doesn't make me feel any better. I don't really dress or act in a way that would be considered feminine. I do have my days every once in a great while where I'll want to dress up and put on makeup, but it still doesnt feel right. On top of all that, I've never been able to relate with other girls no matter how hard I try. And believe me, I've tried. I always just brushed all of this off as nothing, but as I got older I started to realize that something didn't seem right. It wasn't until this year that I started piecing everything together.
I have an appointment with my new therapist next week. I've been stressing out so much about this lately, so hopefuly this will help out a lot. And I'm sure I'll get a lot of help here as well which will be great. :)
I look forward to meeting you all!
I was born female but never really felt like one. My body bothers me quite a bit. When I look at myself in the mirror I feel pretty uncomfortable. I have a bit of a curvy shape which doesn't make me feel any better. I don't really dress or act in a way that would be considered feminine. I do have my days every once in a great while where I'll want to dress up and put on makeup, but it still doesnt feel right. On top of all that, I've never been able to relate with other girls no matter how hard I try. And believe me, I've tried. I always just brushed all of this off as nothing, but as I got older I started to realize that something didn't seem right. It wasn't until this year that I started piecing everything together.
I have an appointment with my new therapist next week. I've been stressing out so much about this lately, so hopefuly this will help out a lot. And I'm sure I'll get a lot of help here as well which will be great. :)
I look forward to meeting you all!
Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: Sno on December 07, 2016, 07:41:09 AM
Post by: Sno on December 07, 2016, 07:41:09 AM
Welcome, strangemagic to Susan's!
I'm sure a mod will be along shortly, with a few links to read, and you'll find lots of likeminded folk around :)
Welcome again!
Sno.
I'm sure a mod will be along shortly, with a few links to read, and you'll find lots of likeminded folk around :)
Welcome again!
Sno.
Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: Cure Bunny on December 07, 2016, 08:05:53 AM
Post by: Cure Bunny on December 07, 2016, 08:05:53 AM
Hello Strangemagic,
It is a pleasure to meet you, and I hope you have a great appointment next week.
Keep flying.
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It is a pleasure to meet you, and I hope you have a great appointment next week.
Keep flying.
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Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: Jacqueline on December 07, 2016, 02:52:19 PM
Post by: Jacqueline on December 07, 2016, 02:52:19 PM
Greetings and welcome to the site.
It is a tough spot to be in. Therapy helps... Is it a specialized gender therapist? I would highly encourage that if possible.
I hope your appointment goes well.
With warmth,
Joanna
It is a tough spot to be in. Therapy helps... Is it a specialized gender therapist? I would highly encourage that if possible.
I hope your appointment goes well.
With warmth,
Joanna
Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: V M on December 07, 2016, 06:02:10 PM
Post by: V M on December 07, 2016, 06:02:10 PM
Hi Strangemagic :icon_wave:
Welcome to Susan's Place :) Glad to have you here, join on in the fun
Here are some links to the site rules and stuff that we offer to all new members to help them along
Please be sure to review:
Hugs
V M
Welcome to Susan's Place :) Glad to have you here, join on in the fun
Here are some links to the site rules and stuff that we offer to all new members to help them along
Please be sure to review:
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)
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- Photo, avatars, and signature images policy (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,59974.msg383866.html#msg383866)
Hugs
V M
Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: Jacqueline on December 08, 2016, 09:07:08 AM
Post by: Jacqueline on December 08, 2016, 09:07:08 AM
Thanks for adding the links V M. I meant to and completely spaced.
With confusion,
Joanna
With confusion,
Joanna