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Title: [Insert Obligatory Introduction Title Here]
Post by: Adrien on August 02, 2008, 04:05:00 PM
Post by: Adrien on August 02, 2008, 04:05:00 PM
-waves- Hi everybody!
I'm Adrien. You all probably know my mom. "hizmom." She's pretty fabulous, I'll admit. I guess here are the messy details.
I grew up under heavy religion [recently uncovering all of the cult-ish aspects.] I began exploring different possibilities of sexual orientation three or so years ago, trying to cling on to "normalcy," which would actually be majority, rather than minority. Bi-sexuality evolved into lesbianism evolved into my acceptance of my own gender identity.
Growing up, I was always "ken" or the father figure in house as small examples. The yearn to be just like my older brothers was present. Tomboyish was putting it lightly, if you ask me.
About a year ago, I admitted it to myself, only a few months before discovering the term transgender along with my first transgender friend. A fellow FtM teenager.
He was the first person [beside myself] that I came out to, only denying that all of the things I thought were there, weren't, so I once again buried the feelings and thoughts.
After an "incident" occurred in November of 2007 did I uncover the feelings and thoughts of being transgender. Shortly after the incident, my mom was alerted and after questioning if she'd use gender-neutral pronouns did the question arise, to which I confirmed. That might've been in a range from anywhere between December - February.
I'm about as far transitioned as I can be, with loads of support from my mother and friends around the country, though I'm only out to a few people in our small community, which will change this school year, I believe.
Anyway, thought I'd let you all know I'm here and learning and hoping to bring a small something to the community you've created.
Oh! Let's throw in a few details!
I was born July 20th. Only child in my family NOT Born in the month of May.
Mom, and most other people, tell me I'm mature beyond my years. I'll allow you to be the judge.
I'm in high school.
I hope to start a GSA in my high school and educate the students and teachers on LGBT[etc.] issues and of my gender identity.
I am the youngest of four children.
I painted my room purple in the spring of 2007 and I love it.
I play guitar and sing. I write my own songs and hope to being recording my first album professionally this month.
I'm a GLSEN Student Organizer, and a "baby activist" if you will. I wish to be more of an activist and educate myself on what's going on in the world so I can use my knowledge to make a greater stand.
I want to make a change in the world, even if it seems small at the time.
I hope to be going to creating change in Denver, Colorado Jan. 28 - Feb. 2 [I think those are the right dates.]
I have a pinkish birthmark on my right ankle that "disappears" when you rub/stretch the skin.
I'm afraid of chickens, and I love band-aids.
Hope you were slightly entertained.
Have a good one! =]
Edited to remove personal info from a public post -- Nichole
I'm Adrien. You all probably know my mom. "hizmom." She's pretty fabulous, I'll admit. I guess here are the messy details.
I grew up under heavy religion [recently uncovering all of the cult-ish aspects.] I began exploring different possibilities of sexual orientation three or so years ago, trying to cling on to "normalcy," which would actually be majority, rather than minority. Bi-sexuality evolved into lesbianism evolved into my acceptance of my own gender identity.
Growing up, I was always "ken" or the father figure in house as small examples. The yearn to be just like my older brothers was present. Tomboyish was putting it lightly, if you ask me.
About a year ago, I admitted it to myself, only a few months before discovering the term transgender along with my first transgender friend. A fellow FtM teenager.
He was the first person [beside myself] that I came out to, only denying that all of the things I thought were there, weren't, so I once again buried the feelings and thoughts.
After an "incident" occurred in November of 2007 did I uncover the feelings and thoughts of being transgender. Shortly after the incident, my mom was alerted and after questioning if she'd use gender-neutral pronouns did the question arise, to which I confirmed. That might've been in a range from anywhere between December - February.
I'm about as far transitioned as I can be, with loads of support from my mother and friends around the country, though I'm only out to a few people in our small community, which will change this school year, I believe.
Anyway, thought I'd let you all know I'm here and learning and hoping to bring a small something to the community you've created.
Oh! Let's throw in a few details!
I was born July 20th. Only child in my family NOT Born in the month of May.
Mom, and most other people, tell me I'm mature beyond my years. I'll allow you to be the judge.
I'm in high school.
I hope to start a GSA in my high school and educate the students and teachers on LGBT[etc.] issues and of my gender identity.
I am the youngest of four children.
I painted my room purple in the spring of 2007 and I love it.
I play guitar and sing. I write my own songs and hope to being recording my first album professionally this month.
I'm a GLSEN Student Organizer, and a "baby activist" if you will. I wish to be more of an activist and educate myself on what's going on in the world so I can use my knowledge to make a greater stand.
I want to make a change in the world, even if it seems small at the time.
I hope to be going to creating change in Denver, Colorado Jan. 28 - Feb. 2 [I think those are the right dates.]
I have a pinkish birthmark on my right ankle that "disappears" when you rub/stretch the skin.
I'm afraid of chickens, and I love band-aids.
Hope you were slightly entertained.
Have a good one! =]
Edited to remove personal info from a public post -- Nichole
Title: Re: [Insert Obligatory Introduction Title Here]
Post by: NicholeW. on August 02, 2008, 05:48:42 PM
Post by: NicholeW. on August 02, 2008, 05:48:42 PM
Welcome to Susan's, Adrien!! :)
We've heard so much about you and your family from your mom. You guys are quite a group. You are a very fortunate fellow. And your family and we here are fortunate to have you too. :)
Please take some time to read The Site Rules (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,2.0.html) and on The Main Page (https://www.susans.org/index.html) you can discover Links, Chat and Wiki for your use as well. You might also want to go to the "Announcements" section and read the two posts "Post Ranks" and "Reputation Rules" to help you with some knowledge about when you can apply your own avatars, PM, and what those lil stars mean beneath all of our names and how to get them for yourself as well!! :)
It's great to have you here! :) Enjoy your stay.
Nichole
We've heard so much about you and your family from your mom. You guys are quite a group. You are a very fortunate fellow. And your family and we here are fortunate to have you too. :)
Please take some time to read The Site Rules (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,2.0.html) and on The Main Page (https://www.susans.org/index.html) you can discover Links, Chat and Wiki for your use as well. You might also want to go to the "Announcements" section and read the two posts "Post Ranks" and "Reputation Rules" to help you with some knowledge about when you can apply your own avatars, PM, and what those lil stars mean beneath all of our names and how to get them for yourself as well!! :)
It's great to have you here! :) Enjoy your stay.
Nichole
Title: Re: [Insert Obligatory Introduction Title Here]
Post by: Chrissty on August 02, 2008, 06:53:21 PM
Post by: Chrissty on August 02, 2008, 06:53:21 PM
Hi Adrien
It's wonderful to finally meet you, there's a really great bunch
of guy's on this site you've just got to meet up with...
See you around
Chrissty
It's wonderful to finally meet you, there's a really great bunch
of guy's on this site you've just got to meet up with...
See you around
Chrissty
Title: Re: [Insert Obligatory Introduction Title Here]
Post by: Janet_Girl on August 02, 2008, 07:37:45 PM
Post by: Janet_Girl on August 02, 2008, 07:37:45 PM
It is so nice to finally meet you, Adrien. Your mom has told us a lot about you.
Welcome to our little family :D There are several other gents that you will meet here that can be a great help.
You should consider yourself blessed with a supportive family. Your mom is really a neat lady.
Enjoy your stay and post often so we can get to know you better.
Janet
Welcome to our little family :D There are several other gents that you will meet here that can be a great help.
You should consider yourself blessed with a supportive family. Your mom is really a neat lady.
Enjoy your stay and post often so we can get to know you better.
Janet
Title: Re: [Insert Obligatory Introduction Title Here]
Post by: Nero on August 02, 2008, 07:50:06 PM
Post by: Nero on August 02, 2008, 07:50:06 PM
So nice to finally meet you, Adrien! Loved the clip of your singing.
I'm Nero.
<offers hand>
I'm Nero.
<offers hand>
Title: Re: [Insert Obligatory Introduction Title Here]
Post by: tinkerbell on August 02, 2008, 07:52:41 PM
Post by: tinkerbell on August 02, 2008, 07:52:41 PM
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Hello Adrien and welcome to Susan's!
Thanks so much for introducing yourself. 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 (https://www.susans.org/wiki/Main_Page), chat (https://www.susans.org/chat/index.html), and the links listed at the main page. (https://www.susans.org/index.html) We look forward to your future posts and participation. Enjoy your stay :)
tink :icon_chick:
Title: Re: [Insert Obligatory Introduction Title Here]
Post by: Arch on August 02, 2008, 11:26:10 PM
Post by: Arch on August 02, 2008, 11:26:10 PM
Hi, Adrien! I've been reading your mom's posts--you are lucky to have each other. She's obviously very proud of you, and she has good reason to be.
Welcome aboard. I hope this site gives you some of the support you want/need.
Welcome aboard. I hope this site gives you some of the support you want/need.
Title: Re: [Insert Obligatory Introduction Title Here]
Post by: gravitysrainbow on August 03, 2008, 10:06:48 PM
Post by: gravitysrainbow on August 03, 2008, 10:06:48 PM
Hello Adrien! I believe I recall your mom mentioning you attended a "rock camp." I went to the exact same sort of thing here in Tennessee for five years. I wish I'd been as brave as you and come out to the campers and directors much earlier; it would have made the camp that much better. It was definitely awkward sometimes, like when we would chant in the morning: "Who are we?" "Southern girls!" But this year I came back as a counselor, going by the right name and pronouns. It was amazing. Anyway, I guess I sortof rambled for a bit there. Welcome to Susan's!
Title: Re: [Insert Obligatory Introduction Title Here]
Post by: hizmom on August 03, 2008, 10:33:36 PM
Post by: hizmom on August 03, 2008, 10:33:36 PM
[Insert Obligatory Parental Response]
i had no idea you were afraid of chickens
:icon_bunch:
i had no idea you were afraid of chickens
:icon_bunch:
Title: Re: [Insert Obligatory Introduction Title Here]
Post by: Nero on August 03, 2008, 11:28:23 PM
Post by: Nero on August 03, 2008, 11:28:23 PM
hey I didn't catch that on the first read. Fellow alektorophobic here.