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Title: Hi,everyone
Post by: tgirljuliewilson on April 29, 2006, 11:12:03 PM
Post by: tgirljuliewilson on April 29, 2006, 11:12:03 PM
Hi, everyone!
I'm Julie Wilson, a T-girl, pre-op wanna be from the Fresno area of California.
I have more questions than time to ask them, but I hope to learn from the collective wisdom of all those here.
From as far back as I can remember, at least as far back as age 5, I have wanted to be female. All my life I have lived with the dream of becoming a woman with a thin, curvy body and a pretty face. The older I become (44), with a manly body (6', 200#, broad shoulders, large hands and feet, masculine face), the more I become aware of just how difficult this transition is to be. Not difficult in my effort required, but difficult in the sheer scope of changing this male body for what I have desired all my life.
In my prime, about '91, I was walking down the beach at La Jolla, CA, in a one-piece swimsuit, as confident as any woman there. Now, I think about hormones vs. black cohosh and soy isoflavones (in quantity). I think about the post-9/11 world of changing ones legal identity. I think about living as an obvious male trying to be female. I think about cosmetic surgery to counter my male-ness. I wonder how taking hormones will affect my sexuality, especially where men are concerned. I wonder about....
In sum: HELP!
I'm Julie Wilson, a T-girl, pre-op wanna be from the Fresno area of California.
I have more questions than time to ask them, but I hope to learn from the collective wisdom of all those here.
From as far back as I can remember, at least as far back as age 5, I have wanted to be female. All my life I have lived with the dream of becoming a woman with a thin, curvy body and a pretty face. The older I become (44), with a manly body (6', 200#, broad shoulders, large hands and feet, masculine face), the more I become aware of just how difficult this transition is to be. Not difficult in my effort required, but difficult in the sheer scope of changing this male body for what I have desired all my life.
In my prime, about '91, I was walking down the beach at La Jolla, CA, in a one-piece swimsuit, as confident as any woman there. Now, I think about hormones vs. black cohosh and soy isoflavones (in quantity). I think about the post-9/11 world of changing ones legal identity. I think about living as an obvious male trying to be female. I think about cosmetic surgery to counter my male-ness. I wonder how taking hormones will affect my sexuality, especially where men are concerned. I wonder about....
In sum: HELP!
Title: Re: Hi,everyone
Post by: Kate Thomas on April 30, 2006, 12:47:59 AM
Post by: Kate Thomas on April 30, 2006, 12:47:59 AM
Hi Julie
Welcome to Susans
You have come to the right spot for answers. I am sure that you will find your time here a very comforting experiance. and you will find many willing to help you.
Huggs
Kate Alice
Welcome to Susans
You have come to the right spot for answers. I am sure that you will find your time here a very comforting experiance. and you will find many willing to help you.
Huggs
Kate Alice
Title: Re: Hi,everyone
Post by: tgirljuliewilson on April 30, 2006, 03:05:00 AM
Post by: tgirljuliewilson on April 30, 2006, 03:05:00 AM
Thanks Kate Alice!
I have to admit, I could really use a hug about now....
I have to admit, I could really use a hug about now....
Title: Re: Hi,everyone
Post by: Heather Rose on April 30, 2006, 03:59:17 AM
Post by: Heather Rose on April 30, 2006, 03:59:17 AM
Hi Julie,
Welcome home sister. I hope you find this place to be as secure and nurturing place as I have. Many hugs and much love.
Heather Rose
Welcome home sister. I hope you find this place to be as secure and nurturing place as I have. Many hugs and much love.
Heather Rose
Title: Re: Hi,everyone
Post by: HelenW on April 30, 2006, 10:46:11 AM
Post by: HelenW on April 30, 2006, 10:46:11 AM
Welcome, Julie!
The questions that you've raised are common ones for us transgendered people that have found out only after the testosterone has finished shaping our bodies, what we need to do to truly be ourselves. I think you've found the right place for help. The whole site: library, links and, especially, the WIKI will give you many of the answers that you're looking for.
For personal accounts of what others before us have experienced the forums are also great. I have benefitted greatly by my association with the great people here and I'm sure you will too. So keep reading, contribute once in a while if you can, asking questions is also a contribution, and allow me to once again say,
WELCOME!
helen
The questions that you've raised are common ones for us transgendered people that have found out only after the testosterone has finished shaping our bodies, what we need to do to truly be ourselves. I think you've found the right place for help. The whole site: library, links and, especially, the WIKI will give you many of the answers that you're looking for.
For personal accounts of what others before us have experienced the forums are also great. I have benefitted greatly by my association with the great people here and I'm sure you will too. So keep reading, contribute once in a while if you can, asking questions is also a contribution, and allow me to once again say,
WELCOME!
helen
Title: Re: Hi,everyone
Post by: jaded on April 30, 2006, 11:26:16 AM
Post by: jaded on April 30, 2006, 11:26:16 AM
hey julie welcome you came to the right place :)
all the best ,jaded
all the best ,jaded
Title: Re: Hi,everyone
Post by: Robyn on April 30, 2006, 05:50:51 PM
Post by: Robyn on April 30, 2006, 05:50:51 PM
Welcome, Julie.
Some aspects of traansition are easier nowadays, and some (like driver's licenses and Social sECURITY GENDER MARKER CHANGES) are harder. At least you live in CA, the most progrssive, government friendly state.
Please ask questions and do look at the Wiki. I had my SRS 6 years ago on my 63rd birthday, still have a Secret clearance, married, and helped my FTM husband clear the spousal benefits wicket with Social Security.
One hint: keep an audit trail of identity documents and legal/surgical changes along the way. Chances are, you'll need them. Stealth may be nice, but none of your old government records or entries ever truly disappear.
Looking forward to chATTING.
Wish I could type.
Some aspects of traansition are easier nowadays, and some (like driver's licenses and Social sECURITY GENDER MARKER CHANGES) are harder. At least you live in CA, the most progrssive, government friendly state.
Please ask questions and do look at the Wiki. I had my SRS 6 years ago on my 63rd birthday, still have a Secret clearance, married, and helped my FTM husband clear the spousal benefits wicket with Social Security.
One hint: keep an audit trail of identity documents and legal/surgical changes along the way. Chances are, you'll need them. Stealth may be nice, but none of your old government records or entries ever truly disappear.
Looking forward to chATTING.
Wish I could type.
Title: Re: Hi,everyone
Post by: stephanie_craxford on April 30, 2006, 06:03:09 PM
Post by: stephanie_craxford on April 30, 2006, 06:03:09 PM
Hello Julie.
Welcome to Susan's. As you are finding out Susan's is a great place to be and one of the best places to find answers to the questions you may have. Don't be shy, read the rules, explore the site and take advantage of all the information advice and friendship that is available here. We are a very diverse group, hailing from all over the world, and I myself am from Canada. We thrive on our diversity and I want to assure you and others that every member here is important to Susan's. Granted some are bolder than others but everyone is equal here.
So relax and enjoy the company, your among friends.
Steph
Welcome to Susan's. As you are finding out Susan's is a great place to be and one of the best places to find answers to the questions you may have. Don't be shy, read the rules, explore the site and take advantage of all the information advice and friendship that is available here. We are a very diverse group, hailing from all over the world, and I myself am from Canada. We thrive on our diversity and I want to assure you and others that every member here is important to Susan's. Granted some are bolder than others but everyone is equal here.
So relax and enjoy the company, your among friends.
Steph
Title: Re: Hi,everyone
Post by: tgirljuliewilson on May 05, 2006, 05:44:37 PM
Post by: tgirljuliewilson on May 05, 2006, 05:44:37 PM
Thank you all so very much!
This wonderful site has so much information it'll take me a month to read it all. I've seen many sites over the past few years, but am SO glad I found this one.
Y'all are wonderful!
Julie
This wonderful site has so much information it'll take me a month to read it all. I've seen many sites over the past few years, but am SO glad I found this one.
Y'all are wonderful!
Julie
Title: Re: Hi,everyone
Post by: Robyn on May 05, 2006, 07:45:40 PM
Post by: Robyn on May 05, 2006, 07:45:40 PM
Julie said, "Y'all are wonderful!"
I know, I know.
I know, I know.