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Title: um, belated introduction?
Post by: kytheragraves on January 19, 2009, 11:59:50 PM
Post by: kytheragraves on January 19, 2009, 11:59:50 PM
Hi everyone. Sorry I got to posting elsewhere before I posted a proper introduction! Is that okay?
I'm Christine. I'm 30 years old, pre-operative MTF, and started transition forever ago. In this case forever means 7 years. I've lived full time since then. I was struggling through College at the time. My parents were being patient, as I'd been sidetracked by art school. Their patience ended with my transition and I found myself living on couches and dumpster diving awhile.
My life twisted and turned, but I clawed and scraped my way into a sustainable situation. Now I live with my partner in New Jersey. We relocated together from California some 4 (and a half) years ago. Since then, I've had an orchiectomy which allowed me to change most of my paperwork and identity cards and such, though those things were already mostly changed before the operation.
I work full time for a large employer. My gender has never been an issue, but honestly I haven't broached the subject with anyone. In fact, despite my youngish transition, I always assume everyone knows my history from the first glance (I'm tall). But some people have no gaydar/transdar, which is just wonderful as far as I'm concerned.
I joined the board to pick everyone's brains about various surgeons, but already I've found myself posting about all sorts of other stuff too. It was only this evening I realized I hadn't introduced myself, so here it is!
I'm Christine. I'm 30 years old, pre-operative MTF, and started transition forever ago. In this case forever means 7 years. I've lived full time since then. I was struggling through College at the time. My parents were being patient, as I'd been sidetracked by art school. Their patience ended with my transition and I found myself living on couches and dumpster diving awhile.
My life twisted and turned, but I clawed and scraped my way into a sustainable situation. Now I live with my partner in New Jersey. We relocated together from California some 4 (and a half) years ago. Since then, I've had an orchiectomy which allowed me to change most of my paperwork and identity cards and such, though those things were already mostly changed before the operation.
I work full time for a large employer. My gender has never been an issue, but honestly I haven't broached the subject with anyone. In fact, despite my youngish transition, I always assume everyone knows my history from the first glance (I'm tall). But some people have no gaydar/transdar, which is just wonderful as far as I'm concerned.
I joined the board to pick everyone's brains about various surgeons, but already I've found myself posting about all sorts of other stuff too. It was only this evening I realized I hadn't introduced myself, so here it is!
Title: Re: um, belated introduction?
Post by: V M on January 20, 2009, 12:52:42 AM
Post by: V M on January 20, 2009, 12:52:42 AM
Um, Hi Christine!!! Welcome to The forums :) I'll have to keep an eye out for your posts
Title: Re: um, belated introduction?
Post by: Cindy on January 20, 2009, 02:26:14 AM
Post by: Cindy on January 20, 2009, 02:26:14 AM
Hi Christine
Sounds as if you've got lots of things under control Wish I was as advanced.
New Jersey? is that something you buy in a clothes shop?
Note the incredible Aussie wit!
LoL
Cindy James
Sounds as if you've got lots of things under control Wish I was as advanced.
New Jersey? is that something you buy in a clothes shop?
Note the incredible Aussie wit!
LoL
Cindy James
Title: Re: um, belated introduction?
Post by: Janet_Girl on January 20, 2009, 07:08:09 AM
Post by: Janet_Girl on January 20, 2009, 07:08:09 AM
Hi Christine, :icon_wave:
Welcome to our little family. Over 1490 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 sister. :icon_hug:
Janet
Welcome to our little family. Over 1490 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 sister. :icon_hug:
Janet
Title: Re: um, belated introduction?
Post by: paulault55 on January 20, 2009, 10:44:33 AM
Post by: paulault55 on January 20, 2009, 10:44:33 AM
Hi Christine,
Welcome, yup posting about other things seems to just happen here. I'm allot older than you and just starting, wish i would have started sooner.
Paula.
Welcome, yup posting about other things seems to just happen here. I'm allot older than you and just starting, wish i would have started sooner.
Paula.
Title: Re: um, belated introduction?
Post by: gennee on January 20, 2009, 03:25:47 PM
Post by: gennee on January 20, 2009, 03:25:47 PM
Hi Christine and welcome. There's plenty of information here and many people who can help you.
Gennee
:)
Gennee
:)
Title: Re: um, belated introduction?
Post by: kytheragraves on January 20, 2009, 06:16:30 PM
Post by: kytheragraves on January 20, 2009, 06:16:30 PM
It's wonderful to meet everyone -- thanks for the warm welcome!
Title: Re: um, belated introduction?
Post by: tinkerbell on January 20, 2009, 08:50:36 PM
Post by: tinkerbell on January 20, 2009, 08:50:36 PM
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Hello Christine 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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