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Title: Nervous New Person
Post by: Ari_91 on November 24, 2008, 07:56:11 AM
Post by: Ari_91 on November 24, 2008, 07:56:11 AM
Uhmm, hi. Little nervous about this...
I'm Ari. I was born female but never felt comfortable with it. I thought for a while that I was a transman, but later on realized that wouldn't feel right either. So I've settled as androgynous and I finally feel comfortable, so I know it's what I truly am.
I'm still trying to get past the stage of explaining what I am to my mother, and I think she sort of understands but I have to keep trying. She knows that I desperately want a masectomy and hysterectomy to make my body less female, and her only request is that I wait until I'm twenty-five. So the next step is being myself in the community, which I'll start doing as soon as I move in a month or two. I've already dropped all of the pretenses that I lived under for most of my life, so the only real difference when I come out properly is that I'll start introducing myself as androgynous. I don't expect this to be easy, but I hate trying to suppress who I truly am for appearance's sake.
So, uh, that's my story. It's not much, and it's not exciting, but I'm getting there.
Removed age information ~Leia
I'm Ari. I was born female but never felt comfortable with it. I thought for a while that I was a transman, but later on realized that wouldn't feel right either. So I've settled as androgynous and I finally feel comfortable, so I know it's what I truly am.
I'm still trying to get past the stage of explaining what I am to my mother, and I think she sort of understands but I have to keep trying. She knows that I desperately want a masectomy and hysterectomy to make my body less female, and her only request is that I wait until I'm twenty-five. So the next step is being myself in the community, which I'll start doing as soon as I move in a month or two. I've already dropped all of the pretenses that I lived under for most of my life, so the only real difference when I come out properly is that I'll start introducing myself as androgynous. I don't expect this to be easy, but I hate trying to suppress who I truly am for appearance's sake.
So, uh, that's my story. It's not much, and it's not exciting, but I'm getting there.
Removed age information ~Leia
Title: Re: Nervous New Person
Post by: Sephirah on November 24, 2008, 08:05:23 AM
Post by: Sephirah on November 24, 2008, 08:05:23 AM
Hey, honey. Welcome to the site. :)
There's nothing to be nervous of here. You're part of the family now, and welcome to post in whatever areas of the forum you have access to and feel inclined to add your input to.
Before you start hitting the boards, however, take a look at a couple of threads that explain the way the site works.
First up is the Site Terms of Service and rules to live by (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,2.0.html), which will show you what we hold to in terms of standards and conduct here at Susan's.
The other is the information regarding post ranks (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,114.0.html) which will give you an idea about the facilities and priviledges you'll have access to as your participation here increases.
It's good to meet you, and I look forward to hearing what you have to say. :)
~Leia.
There's nothing to be nervous of here. You're part of the family now, and welcome to post in whatever areas of the forum you have access to and feel inclined to add your input to.
Before you start hitting the boards, however, take a look at a couple of threads that explain the way the site works.
First up is the Site Terms of Service and rules to live by (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,2.0.html), which will show you what we hold to in terms of standards and conduct here at Susan's.
The other is the information regarding post ranks (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,114.0.html) which will give you an idea about the facilities and priviledges you'll have access to as your participation here increases.
It's good to meet you, and I look forward to hearing what you have to say. :)
~Leia.
Title: Re: Nervous New Person
Post by: almost,angie on November 24, 2008, 08:06:17 AM
Post by: almost,angie on November 24, 2008, 08:06:17 AM
Welcome to susans Ari. I think you will find you came to the right place. Angie
Title: Re: Nervous New Person
Post by: Ari_91 on November 24, 2008, 08:12:21 AM
Post by: Ari_91 on November 24, 2008, 08:12:21 AM
Thank you, and sorry for that little mistake. I'll be more careful in the future.
Title: Re: Nervous New Person
Post by: Kimberly on November 24, 2008, 09:58:16 AM
Post by: Kimberly on November 24, 2008, 09:58:16 AM
Hello there, tis nice to meet you.
Title: Re: Nervous New Person
Post by: PolarBear on November 24, 2008, 02:10:03 PM
Post by: PolarBear on November 24, 2008, 02:10:03 PM
Hey Ari,
welcome to Susan's! There are a lot of friendly folks around here.
Relax, be yourself, and all will be well.
Vincent
welcome to Susan's! There are a lot of friendly folks around here.
Relax, be yourself, and all will be well.
Vincent
Title: Re: Nervous New Person
Post by: gennee on November 24, 2008, 07:43:25 PM
Post by: gennee on November 24, 2008, 07:43:25 PM
Welcome to the forum, Ari. This is a friendly space so make yourself comfortable.
Gennee
:)
Gennee
:)
Title: Re: Nervous New Person
Post by: tinkerbell on November 26, 2008, 09:16:58 PM
Post by: tinkerbell on November 26, 2008, 09:16:58 PM
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Hello Ari 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 :)
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Title: Re: Nervous New Person
Post by: Jay on November 27, 2008, 05:31:30 AM
Post by: Jay on November 27, 2008, 05:31:30 AM
Hi Ari_91 and welcome to Susans! :D
Title: Re: Nervous New Person
Post by: Janet_Girl on November 27, 2008, 08:40:19 PM
Post by: Janet_Girl on November 27, 2008, 08:40:19 PM
Hi Ari,
Welcome to our little family. Over 1100 strong. That would be one heck of a family reunion. Feel free to post your successes/failures, Hopes/dreams. Ask questions and seek answers. Give and receive advice.
But remember we are family here, your family now. And it is always nice to have another member.
Janet
Welcome to our little family. Over 1100 strong. That would be one heck of a family reunion. Feel free to post your successes/failures, Hopes/dreams. Ask questions and seek answers. Give and receive advice.
But remember we are family here, your family now. And it is always nice to have another member.
Janet
Title: Re: Nervous New Person
Post by: Suzy on November 27, 2008, 10:39:59 PM
Post by: Suzy on November 27, 2008, 10:39:59 PM
Hi, Ari!
So glad you wrote in. Nothing to be nervous about in this group, honey. And no, there is certainly nothing easy about this. But relax. You are among friends.
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fganjataz.com%2F01smileys%2Fimages%2Fsmileys%2FloopyBlonde-blinking.gif&hash=4545ddf8251cf9c32ae6074d56e48bc34a755857)Kristi
So glad you wrote in. Nothing to be nervous about in this group, honey. And no, there is certainly nothing easy about this. But relax. You are among friends.
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fganjataz.com%2F01smileys%2Fimages%2Fsmileys%2FloopyBlonde-blinking.gif&hash=4545ddf8251cf9c32ae6074d56e48bc34a755857)Kristi