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Title: Better late than never
Post by: Megan. on October 23, 2017, 05:33:02 PM
Post by: Megan. on October 23, 2017, 05:33:02 PM
So, it appears that after more than three years and >1000 posts, I never introduced myself! So here is me, as of today :)
I'm a 40 year old trans-woman living in Bedfordshire in the UK. I work in IT for a major multinational pharmaceutical business, but haven't a clue about the science or medical side of things as I studied Mechanical Engineering at university in Leeds. I've previously done IT in Education, Consulting, Finance, Construction and Retail/E-commerce industries, it's kinda the same no matter, code is code.
My interests include IT (no surprise there), baking and cooking, films/cinema, fast/muscle cars and I have aspirations to one day build my own house which has been a dream since childhood. I also exercise regularly (swimming, cycling and running) and enjoy competing in local races and events as a personal challenge to myself.
I live alone, having separated from my partner as a result of my transition, but I live close to her and our children (5 and 3 years old), and my children come to stay with me regularly.
I guess I started my transition on September 1st 2014, when I finally decided to face the trans* beast. At this time I was totally closeted and paranoid of discovery, no-one knew, not family, and not even my then wife. I really had no idea what I was, and where my journey would lead. I contacted a wonderful local therapist who had some previous experience working with trans* clients, simply asking if she could help me resolve my gender confusion.
What followed that first meeting (and many subsequent) has been a three year (and still going) transition to discover myself. In that time I've lost weight (100lbs) and had an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), had hair transplants, come out to family, friends and colleagues. I've ben suicidally depressed for several months. I've lost my marriage, home and time with my children. But I've gained an understanding and peace with myself after decades of anxiety and confusion.
In May-2017 I started living full-time, identifying as female, and transitoned at work with the full and wonderful support of all my colleagues. I am open and public about my trans* status and have spoken at several public and work events to raise awareness and understanding of trans* healthcare issues.
In July-2017 I started HRT, which has (for me) been a very positive experience, despite some bumps on the emotional rollercoaster.
I am currently starting to weigh my options for a possible GRS surgery; which one(s) and when.
I'm more than happy to field any questions on the above, just PM me :)
Thank you for reading.
Megan. X
I'm a 40 year old trans-woman living in Bedfordshire in the UK. I work in IT for a major multinational pharmaceutical business, but haven't a clue about the science or medical side of things as I studied Mechanical Engineering at university in Leeds. I've previously done IT in Education, Consulting, Finance, Construction and Retail/E-commerce industries, it's kinda the same no matter, code is code.
My interests include IT (no surprise there), baking and cooking, films/cinema, fast/muscle cars and I have aspirations to one day build my own house which has been a dream since childhood. I also exercise regularly (swimming, cycling and running) and enjoy competing in local races and events as a personal challenge to myself.
I live alone, having separated from my partner as a result of my transition, but I live close to her and our children (5 and 3 years old), and my children come to stay with me regularly.
I guess I started my transition on September 1st 2014, when I finally decided to face the trans* beast. At this time I was totally closeted and paranoid of discovery, no-one knew, not family, and not even my then wife. I really had no idea what I was, and where my journey would lead. I contacted a wonderful local therapist who had some previous experience working with trans* clients, simply asking if she could help me resolve my gender confusion.
What followed that first meeting (and many subsequent) has been a three year (and still going) transition to discover myself. In that time I've lost weight (100lbs) and had an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), had hair transplants, come out to family, friends and colleagues. I've ben suicidally depressed for several months. I've lost my marriage, home and time with my children. But I've gained an understanding and peace with myself after decades of anxiety and confusion.
In May-2017 I started living full-time, identifying as female, and transitoned at work with the full and wonderful support of all my colleagues. I am open and public about my trans* status and have spoken at several public and work events to raise awareness and understanding of trans* healthcare issues.
In July-2017 I started HRT, which has (for me) been a very positive experience, despite some bumps on the emotional rollercoaster.
I am currently starting to weigh my options for a possible GRS surgery; which one(s) and when.
I'm more than happy to field any questions on the above, just PM me :)
Thank you for reading.
Megan. X
Title: Re: Better late than never
Post by: MaryT on October 23, 2017, 05:52:25 PM
Post by: MaryT on October 23, 2017, 05:52:25 PM
Let me be the first to welcome you. LOL. :D
Seriously, it's nice to learn more about you.
Seriously, it's nice to learn more about you.
Title: Re: Better late than never
Post by: Laurie on October 23, 2017, 06:00:02 PM
Post by: Laurie on October 23, 2017, 06:00:02 PM
Well It is about time.
Hey, Megan. , I see that you are new here. So please let me say, Welcome To Susan's Place! Come on in and take a good look around.
I'll add some links and information below that can help you get more out of our site. Please take time to become familiar with them especially the RED one as we are always getting questions that are answered there.
Laurie
Global Moderator
Hey, Megan. , I see that you are new here. So please let me say, Welcome To Susan's Place! Come on in and take a good look around.
I'll add some links and information below that can help you get more out of our site. Please take time to become familiar with them especially the RED one as we are always getting questions that are answered there.
Laurie
Global Moderator
QuoteThings that you should read{\quote]
Someday you'll learn how to greet people too.
Title: Re: Better late than never
Post by: Devlyn on October 23, 2017, 06:47:12 PM
Post by: Devlyn on October 23, 2017, 06:47:12 PM
This is great! The moderator has to make an intro because she's telling other people they have to, and along comes a moderator to moderate the moderator! Who's on first?
My sister built her own house using the cordwood masonry style. The house was a perfect circle. It was very satisfying to be inside it.
Hugs, Devlyn
My sister built her own house using the cordwood masonry style. The house was a perfect circle. It was very satisfying to be inside it.
Hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: Better late than never
Post by: Megan. on October 23, 2017, 07:05:56 PM
Post by: Megan. on October 23, 2017, 07:05:56 PM
I'll now be checking all other staff also have intro posts, there will be a brief amnesty, then punishment (no not that kind Devlyn).
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Title: Re: Better late than never
Post by: Devlyn on October 23, 2017, 07:30:31 PM
Post by: Devlyn on October 23, 2017, 07:30:31 PM
I did an intro first when I joined the site. I can't speak for the other heathens... :laugh:
Hugs, Devlyn
Hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: Better late than never
Post by: Bari Jo on October 23, 2017, 07:37:25 PM
Post by: Bari Jo on October 23, 2017, 07:37:25 PM
Thanks for the intro Megan, and welcome:) I do love how open and accessible you are, one of the reasons I feel at home here at Susan's. Nice to see you as moderator too.
Bari Jo
Bari Jo
Title: Re: Better late than never
Post by: Mariah on October 23, 2017, 08:20:31 PM
Post by: Mariah on October 23, 2017, 08:20:31 PM
Good luck at finding my welcome post. ;D Megan you have made amazing progress. Congrats.
Mariah
Mariah
Quote from: Megan. on October 23, 2017, 07:05:56 PM
I'll now be checking all other staff also have intro posts, there will be a brief amnesty, then punishment (no not that kind Devlyn).
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Title: Re: Better late than never
Post by: Laurie on October 23, 2017, 08:35:17 PM
Post by: Laurie on October 23, 2017, 08:35:17 PM
An intro? AN Intro? AN INTRO!! Hell who needs an intro? My whole life story is here on Susan's. It's just spread out a little bit.
Perhaps I'll see what she's learned from that citified ruffian. Anyway I'm not worried
Perhaps I'll see what she's learned from that citified ruffian. Anyway I'm not worried
Title: Re: Better late than never
Post by: Megan. on October 24, 2017, 02:31:44 AM
Post by: Megan. on October 24, 2017, 02:31:44 AM
Quote from: Laurie on October 23, 2017, 08:35:17 PMYou should be worried, Devlyn's a gentle alpine flower compared to me >>>;-D
An intro? AN Intro? AN INTRO!! Hell who needs an intro? My whole life story is here on Susan's. It's just spread out a little bit.
Perhaps I'll see what she's learned from that citified ruffian. Anyway I'm not worried
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Title: Re: Better late than never
Post by: Laurie on October 24, 2017, 02:51:06 AM
Post by: Laurie on October 24, 2017, 02:51:06 AM
Quote from: Megan. on October 24, 2017, 02:31:44 AM
You should be worried, Devlyn's a gentle alpine flower compared to me >>>;-D
Yeah, I know, I met her remember? She's a softy and a sweetheart. (I know these things)
Laurie
Title: Re: Better late than never
Post by: V M on October 24, 2017, 10:38:08 PM
Post by: V M on October 24, 2017, 10:38:08 PM
Mmmm yes, :eusa_think: Better bat wings than liver
:eusa_dance: Bat wings bat wings crispy crunchy bat wings :eusa_dance:
At your fine local grocer now!!! :icon_dribble:
:eusa_dance: Bat wings bat wings crispy crunchy bat wings :eusa_dance:
At your fine local grocer now!!! :icon_dribble:
Title: Re: Better late than never
Post by: Jayne01 on December 19, 2017, 09:17:12 PM
Post by: Jayne01 on December 19, 2017, 09:17:12 PM
Hi Megan,
To keep with the theme of this thread title, welcome to Susan's. It is nice getting to know a little more about you, thank you for sharing.
I'm not a staff member here, but I do have my own introduction post so don't come after me. [emoji846]
Jayne
To keep with the theme of this thread title, welcome to Susan's. It is nice getting to know a little more about you, thank you for sharing.
I'm not a staff member here, but I do have my own introduction post so don't come after me. [emoji846]
Jayne
Title: Re: Better late than never
Post by: Jessica on December 20, 2017, 08:46:37 AM
Post by: Jessica on December 20, 2017, 08:46:37 AM
I think I may need to visit the introduction's forum. When I first joined, I wasn't welcomed for awhile and didn't know how to do it all.
Oops, Jessica
Oops, Jessica
Title: Re: Better late than never
Post by: steph2.0 on December 20, 2017, 08:48:34 AM
Post by: steph2.0 on December 20, 2017, 08:48:34 AM
Quote from: Jessica on December 20, 2017, 08:46:37 AM
I think I may need to visit the introduction's forum. When I first joined, I wasn't welcomed for awhile and didn't know how to do it all.
Oops, Jessica
Yes, Jessica, spill! Give us all the dirt! [emoji16]
Steph
Title: Re: Better late than never
Post by: Megan. on December 20, 2017, 09:01:07 AM
Post by: Megan. on December 20, 2017, 09:01:07 AM
Quote from: Steph2.0 on December 20, 2017, 08:48:34 AMI'm sure she's spotless! [emoji6]
Yes, Jessica, spill! Give us all the dirt! [emoji16]
Steph
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Title: Re: Better late than never
Post by: sarah1972 on December 20, 2017, 09:53:43 AM
Post by: sarah1972 on December 20, 2017, 09:53:43 AM
Guess I got lucky to escape the punishment :D
Hugs
Quote from: Megan. on October 23, 2017, 07:05:56 PM
I'll now be checking all other staff also have intro posts, there will be a brief amnesty, then punishment (no not that kind Devlyn).
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Title: Re: Better late than never
Post by: Devlyn on December 20, 2017, 10:37:38 AM
Post by: Devlyn on December 20, 2017, 10:37:38 AM
Yes, yes, keep telling yourself you've escaped. >:-) :laugh:
Title: Re: Better late than never
Post by: Saha on December 20, 2017, 11:19:23 AM
Post by: Saha on December 20, 2017, 11:19:23 AM
What a fun conversation! :)
Title: Re: Better late than never
Post by: Megan. on December 20, 2017, 11:25:30 AM
Post by: Megan. on December 20, 2017, 11:25:30 AM
Quote from: sarah1972 on December 20, 2017, 09:53:43 AMI can see an intro post from you, but I'm always happy to dole out punishments anyway [emoji48]
Guess I got lucky to escape the punishment :D
Hugs
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Title: Re: Better late than never
Post by: steph2.0 on December 20, 2017, 11:29:53 AM
Post by: steph2.0 on December 20, 2017, 11:29:53 AM
Quote from: Megan. on December 20, 2017, 11:25:30 AM
I can see an intro post from you, but I'm always happy to dole out punishments anyway [emoji48]
Thank you ma'am, may I have another?
Mephistepheles [emoji83]
Title: Re: Better late than never
Post by: Megan. on December 20, 2017, 11:32:03 AM
Post by: Megan. on December 20, 2017, 11:32:03 AM
I seem to have unwittingly become a dominatrix... Oh well... *cracks whip*
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Title: Re: Better late than never
Post by: Faith on December 20, 2017, 11:38:23 AM
Post by: Faith on December 20, 2017, 11:38:23 AM
Quote from: Megan. on December 20, 2017, 11:32:03 AM
I seem to have unwittingly become a dominatrix... Oh well... *cracks whip*
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ooo, I've never tried that. Sorry though, that's my Wife's domain ... ;)
Title: Re: Better late than never
Post by: Devlyn on December 20, 2017, 12:12:55 PM
Post by: Devlyn on December 20, 2017, 12:12:55 PM
Quote from: Megan. on December 20, 2017, 11:25:30 AMQuote from: sarah1972 on December 20, 2017, 09:53:43 AMI can see an intro post from you, but I'm always happy to dole out punishments anyway [emoji48]
Guess I got lucky to escape the punishment :D
Hugs
That's our girl!
Quote from: Megan. on December 20, 2017, 11:32:03 AM
I seem to have unwittingly become a dominatrix... Oh well... *cracks whip*
Yaaaaasss! >:-)
Title: Re: Better late than never
Post by: Jessica on December 20, 2017, 01:35:57 PM
Post by: Jessica on December 20, 2017, 01:35:57 PM
Quote from: Megan. on December 20, 2017, 11:25:30 AM
I can see an intro post from you, but I'm always happy to dole out punishments anyway [emoji48]
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Thank you Megan for "whipping" me into shape. I'm a good girl now with your direction. My absolvence is posted.
Title: Better late than never
Post by: sarah1972 on December 20, 2017, 01:37:24 PM
Post by: sarah1972 on December 20, 2017, 01:37:24 PM
Quote from: Megan. on December 20, 2017, 11:25:30 AMI may just enjoy that a bit too much [emoji23][emoji23]
I can see an intro post from you, but I'm always happy to dole out punishments anyway [emoji48]
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**Sarah wanders off and deleted intro post...
Title: Re: Better late than never
Post by: Laurie on December 20, 2017, 01:52:20 PM
Post by: Laurie on December 20, 2017, 01:52:20 PM
Quote from: Megan. on December 20, 2017, 11:32:03 AM
I seem to have unwittingly become a dominatrix... Oh well... *cracks whip*
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Quote from: Megan. on October 23, 2017, 07:05:56 PM
I'll now be checking all other staff also have intro posts, there will be a brief amnesty, then punishment (no not that kind Devlyn).
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I submit exhibits A & B. It seems you knew exactly what your were getting into. I rest my case. And don't try to say the Devyl made you do it either.
Besides, I'm not afraid of either of you. (I've met the Devyl and came away unscathed)
Hugs,
Laurie
Title: Re: Better late than never
Post by: Kendra on December 20, 2017, 02:12:45 PM
Post by: Kendra on December 20, 2017, 02:12:45 PM
Quote from: Laurie on December 20, 2017, 01:52:20 PM
> I submit exhibits
Interesting choice of words. Laurie now I understand when you use the term "young whippersnapper"
Title: Re: Better late than never
Post by: Megan. on December 20, 2017, 02:36:35 PM
Post by: Megan. on December 20, 2017, 02:36:35 PM
I think you all just need to assume the position.
That's it... get in a line... Excellent!
*THWACK!*
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That's it... get in a line... Excellent!
*THWACK!*
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Title: Re: Better late than never
Post by: steph2.0 on December 20, 2017, 02:40:07 PM
Post by: steph2.0 on December 20, 2017, 02:40:07 PM
Quote from: Megan. on December 20, 2017, 02:36:35 PM
I think you all just need to assume the position.
That's it... get in a line... Excellent!
*THWACK!*
Don't!
Stop!
Don't stop!
Title: Re: Better late than never
Post by: Faith on December 20, 2017, 02:44:33 PM
Post by: Faith on December 20, 2017, 02:44:33 PM
I'll just leave this here ... (https://i.imgur.com/IXycq3M.gif) ...
Title: Re: Better late than never
Post by: Laurie on December 20, 2017, 03:23:44 PM
Post by: Laurie on December 20, 2017, 03:23:44 PM
Quote from: Kendra on December 20, 2017, 02:12:45 PM
Interesting choice of words. Laurie now I understand when you use the term "young whippersnapper"
I grew up with Perry Mason. If that's what you're getting at.
Title: Re: Better late than never
Post by: big kim on December 20, 2017, 05:13:35 PM
Post by: big kim on December 20, 2017, 05:13:35 PM
Welcome from a Blackpool girl & another muscle car fan. Make mine a 70 Dodge Super Bee with a 383, 4 on the floor & Barbie pink.