Susan's Place Transgender Resources

Hi my name is Dustin but recently have been going by Danielle and I am exploring my true self more and more and I would like some advice.  So in a week and a half I have my first therapy session and I am very nervous and scared because I have never really talked to anyone about these feelings at all and would maybe like some advice on what to except from therapy ... the therapist I'm seeing has a good background dealing with trans people which makes it more relieving but just never had therapy and wanna know what to kinda of expect from it... Thank you and sorry for the ->-bleeped-<-ty paragraph and wording lol

Welcome to the site Danielle.  If it's anything like my first therapy session it will feel like a tremendous relief to talk to another person about the feelings I had bottled up for so long.

Just show up. Relax. Be present. And be honest.
The rest will take care of itself.

Welcome here Danielle!
Just don't be nervous, and be yourself.  The therapist will gently guide you , and help you to find yourself.  If she has experience with LGBTO she will help you to go on with any transition.  I would not know what to do without my therapist, she is such a great help for me!

Quote from: IamnowDany92 on November 17, 2018, 11:07:49 PM
Hi my name is Dustin but recently have been going by Danielle and I am exploring my true self more and more and I would like some advice.  So in a week and a half I have my first therapy session and I am very nervous and scared because I have never really talked to anyone about these feelings at all and would maybe like some advice on what to except from therapy ... the therapist I'm seeing has a good background dealing with trans people which makes it more relieving but just never had therapy and wanna know what to kinda of expect from it... Thank you and sorry for the ->-bleeped-<-ty paragraph and wording lol

@IamnowDany92
Dear Danielle:
    Aweee, welcome to another Danielle !!!!   I am most pleased that you had decided to join the Susan's Place site.

    I see that way back on January 21, 2018 our lovely member  @V M   had already welcomed you to Susan's Place.  Please allow me to also welcome you here.
    Thank you for writing your introduction posting.... as you get more involved in exchanging comments on various posts other members will be along to offer their thoughts and comments in response to any of your specific questions and concerns..

    This is the right place for you to be to find out what others may have to say that may have been in your circumstances and with your questions and concerns.
    There are a lot of members here that will be able to identify with your situation as you continue to feel free to share it.

    I also want to warmly WELCOME you to Susan's Place. 
You will find this a safe and friendly place to share with others and to read about others similar trials, tribulations, and successes.

    As you are certainly aware you can share with others and involve yourself with some give and take with other like-minded members.  When frustrated or if you have successes you can share it here if you wish and receive support from others and offer support to others. ....
     ***It's a very good chance that you might find that you will make some new friends here. 

    Please come in and continue to be involved at your own pace.
   
    There is information and important LINKS that  V M  included in her welcome message to you.   You will find information about the site that will help you navigate around and best utilize the features here.   
Please look closely at the LINKS in RED, answers are there to many questions that new members ask.

Again, Welcome to Susan's Place.
Danielle

NOTE:  Because it has been almost 11 months since you were last officially welcomed, for your convenience I am including the important and informative LINKS that will help you to navigate around the Forums...

Here are some links to the site rules and stuff that all new members should be familiar with:
 

Site Terms of Service & Rules to Live By (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,2.0.html)	Standard Terms & 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.)	Cautionary Note (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,82221.0.html)
Reputation rules (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,18960.0.html)	News posting & quoting guidelines (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,174951.0.html)	Photo, avatars, & signature images policy (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,59974.msg383866.html#msg383866)	Membership Agreement (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,216851.0.html)

Hi Danielle  :icon_wave:

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

Hugs

V M