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Title: Hi
Post by: phaedros on March 25, 2008, 04:06:12 PM
Post by: phaedros on March 25, 2008, 04:06:12 PM
So, um, hello! Let's see, I guess I'll get the Life Story part out of the way first:
I'm the oldest of three with two little brothers. I was always very jealous of them as a child. I hated wearing the dresses my mother picked out for me. All my friends were boys. When I dressed myself I wore jeans and baggy sweatshirts with a baseball cap. I never played with dolls or had toys that were traditionally feminine. I think my parents actually did a pretty good job in that regard-- I wanted to play sports and build things so I did; my brother wanted to play with dolls and play dress-up so he did. That sort of thing. I never really fit in with the kids at school and I was labeled "tomboy" or "gay". In high school, I cut my hair very short and was often mistaken for a guy (which was both pleasant and embarrassing at the same time). In college, my wardrobe became a little more feminine as I started wearing more fitted tops but I still buy all my pants, coats, and shoes from the men's section. I shaved my head a couple of years ago and rocked the GI Jane thing for a little while but now my hair is growing long again mostly due to sheer laziness. I stopped shaving my legs a couple of years ago, which was really freeing, but I still can't stand the look of hairy armpits. Not sure why. I'm currently engaged to a wonderful guy who is incredibly supportive. We've been together for about 3.5 years. I've never really fully identified with either male or female. Sometimes I feel very masculine and other times I feel very feminine. Most of my friends are still guys and I like being considered "one of the guys" but I don't always think of myself as masculine. "Girl" just doesn't fit me. Neither does "boy", I guess. So, yeah. I'm not really sure where I fall on any kind of gender continuum. Until fairly recently (past few months) I hadn't even really explored all these thoughts. I had always just pushed them to the back. It's confusing and frustrating and it's me. :)
I'm the oldest of three with two little brothers. I was always very jealous of them as a child. I hated wearing the dresses my mother picked out for me. All my friends were boys. When I dressed myself I wore jeans and baggy sweatshirts with a baseball cap. I never played with dolls or had toys that were traditionally feminine. I think my parents actually did a pretty good job in that regard-- I wanted to play sports and build things so I did; my brother wanted to play with dolls and play dress-up so he did. That sort of thing. I never really fit in with the kids at school and I was labeled "tomboy" or "gay". In high school, I cut my hair very short and was often mistaken for a guy (which was both pleasant and embarrassing at the same time). In college, my wardrobe became a little more feminine as I started wearing more fitted tops but I still buy all my pants, coats, and shoes from the men's section. I shaved my head a couple of years ago and rocked the GI Jane thing for a little while but now my hair is growing long again mostly due to sheer laziness. I stopped shaving my legs a couple of years ago, which was really freeing, but I still can't stand the look of hairy armpits. Not sure why. I'm currently engaged to a wonderful guy who is incredibly supportive. We've been together for about 3.5 years. I've never really fully identified with either male or female. Sometimes I feel very masculine and other times I feel very feminine. Most of my friends are still guys and I like being considered "one of the guys" but I don't always think of myself as masculine. "Girl" just doesn't fit me. Neither does "boy", I guess. So, yeah. I'm not really sure where I fall on any kind of gender continuum. Until fairly recently (past few months) I hadn't even really explored all these thoughts. I had always just pushed them to the back. It's confusing and frustrating and it's me. :)
Title: Re: Hi
Post by: Constance on March 25, 2008, 04:10:57 PM
Post by: Constance on March 25, 2008, 04:10:57 PM
Welcome.
I know what you mean: "boy" doesn't quite describe me, but neither does "girl."
I know what you mean: "boy" doesn't quite describe me, but neither does "girl."
Title: Re: Hi
Post by: tinkerbell on March 25, 2008, 08:34:38 PM
Post by: tinkerbell on March 25, 2008, 08:34:38 PM
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Hello Phaedros and welcome to Susan's!Thank you so much for your wonderful introduction. Please take a few moments to get familiar with all the boards of the site, review the site rules (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,2.0.html)before posting, and take advantage of our many resources such as the wiki, chat, and the links listed at the main page. We look forward to your future posts and participation. Enjoy your stay :)
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Title: Re: Hi
Post by: Jay on March 26, 2008, 05:14:17 AM
Post by: Jay on March 26, 2008, 05:14:17 AM
Welcome Phaedros! ;D
Title: Re: Hi
Post by: Lucy on March 26, 2008, 05:19:10 AM
Post by: Lucy on March 26, 2008, 05:19:10 AM
hi and welcome
Title: Re: Hi
Post by: mystics_rain on March 27, 2008, 03:52:22 AM
Post by: mystics_rain on March 27, 2008, 03:52:22 AM
Heyas, I read most of your intro the other day but didn't get to respond!
Welcome :)
~ mystic
Welcome :)
~ mystic
Title: Re: Hi
Post by: DonnaC on April 01, 2008, 08:42:58 AM
Post by: DonnaC on April 01, 2008, 08:42:58 AM
Hi Phaedros & welcome to Susan's. I hope that you make lots of friends here.
Donna
Donna