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Title: Intro: Lacey Lynne.
Post by: Lacey Lynne on February 13, 2009, 08:16:35 PM
Post by: Lacey Lynne on February 13, 2009, 08:16:35 PM
Hi!
Thank you, everyone, for your understanding and support. Susan's Place is wonderful. It just feels right. Moreover, it excellently fills a real need for community among people like us. Any of you gals been around long enough to remember the very opening stanza to "I am the Walrus" by The Beatles back in the 1960s? That line says:
"I am he as you are he as you are me and we are all together."
Sounds nonsensical like many of The Beatles' psychedelic songs did back in The Day, but this line could very well apply to Susan's Place, except where it says "he" substitute "she."
All of us here are so very much alike, and yet separate and distinct. That's the beauty of it. You already know my story, because it's your story too, allegorically speaking.
Succinctly: I'm a classic, late-onset, MTF T-gal. I've only just begun my quest toward transition. Transition is not necessarily right for everyone, but I do feel that it is right for me. Like many of you, I've felt my gender dysphoria since early childhood. I won't bore you with the details. Many of you had the very same experiences.
Simply suffice it to say that I knew that I was "gender-different" very early on but could not specifically say how or why. The years passed. The experiences amassed. Awareness and specificity came gradually but surely. There were a few landmark milestones along the way. A few years back, somebody had said something about "transsexuals," and I had no idea what they were talking about.
I googled "transsexuals" and was enlightened. As you know, that entry on Google will get you porn sites. BUT, once I actually SAW true transsexuals, I was entranced, mystified and intrigued. I simply COULD NOT get the very concept out of my mind. Little by little, it dawned on me: "Oh, God, I'M a transsexual!" ... deep down inside.
About a week or so ago, I happened upon the website www.transsexual.org (http://www.transsexual.org) which is the site by Jennifer Diane Reitz. I read nearly the entire site over several days' time. I found it transfixing. Wow. Intellectual awareness. I'm one of those people.
A few days later, I googled similar topics and happend upon THIS website. My mind went CLICK! More importantly, my heart went YES! My Moment of Epiphany occurred in that very instant, and I joined Susan's Place then and there, and so, here I am.
This is getting long. Sorry. I'll wrap it up right now. Like many of you, I've cross-dressed, but I've done it very, very subtly wearing a small and subtle implement of clothing or adornment ... out in public ... not for a sexual thrill. It does not do that for me. I did it because it just feels right. Well, anyway, occasionally, people would comment, of course.
One girl walked by one time and quipped, "Hi, cutie!" Of course, she probably meant it as an insult, and I understood that, but I liked the comment! Nearly a year later, another girl ditty bops by and remarks, "The man who wants to be a woman!" Instantaneously, my mind's voice screamed, "YES!!!" That's EXACTLY what I want! Well, then I knew for sure. There was no turning back. That was about five years ago.
I'll finish by simply saying that just last night, I mailed my lengthy and detailed Coming-Out Letter to my mother. For the first time in DECADES, I slept like a baby!!! That speaks volumes, doesn't it? My subconscious was telling me, "You're FINALLY coming home, Babes!" OH JOY! So, my journey toward transition has begun ... here at Susan's Place. Thank you for your support!
Thank you, one and all. I've found Susan's Place to be warm and inviting. We can really be ourselves here ... our real selves, and it's wonderful beyond words. I'm very grateful to be associated with all of you. Thanks for having me "in the family."
Love and Hugs!
Lacey Lynne ... which will be my legal name upon transitioning.
Thank you, everyone, for your understanding and support. Susan's Place is wonderful. It just feels right. Moreover, it excellently fills a real need for community among people like us. Any of you gals been around long enough to remember the very opening stanza to "I am the Walrus" by The Beatles back in the 1960s? That line says:
"I am he as you are he as you are me and we are all together."
Sounds nonsensical like many of The Beatles' psychedelic songs did back in The Day, but this line could very well apply to Susan's Place, except where it says "he" substitute "she."
All of us here are so very much alike, and yet separate and distinct. That's the beauty of it. You already know my story, because it's your story too, allegorically speaking.
Succinctly: I'm a classic, late-onset, MTF T-gal. I've only just begun my quest toward transition. Transition is not necessarily right for everyone, but I do feel that it is right for me. Like many of you, I've felt my gender dysphoria since early childhood. I won't bore you with the details. Many of you had the very same experiences.
Simply suffice it to say that I knew that I was "gender-different" very early on but could not specifically say how or why. The years passed. The experiences amassed. Awareness and specificity came gradually but surely. There were a few landmark milestones along the way. A few years back, somebody had said something about "transsexuals," and I had no idea what they were talking about.
I googled "transsexuals" and was enlightened. As you know, that entry on Google will get you porn sites. BUT, once I actually SAW true transsexuals, I was entranced, mystified and intrigued. I simply COULD NOT get the very concept out of my mind. Little by little, it dawned on me: "Oh, God, I'M a transsexual!" ... deep down inside.
About a week or so ago, I happened upon the website www.transsexual.org (http://www.transsexual.org) which is the site by Jennifer Diane Reitz. I read nearly the entire site over several days' time. I found it transfixing. Wow. Intellectual awareness. I'm one of those people.
A few days later, I googled similar topics and happend upon THIS website. My mind went CLICK! More importantly, my heart went YES! My Moment of Epiphany occurred in that very instant, and I joined Susan's Place then and there, and so, here I am.
This is getting long. Sorry. I'll wrap it up right now. Like many of you, I've cross-dressed, but I've done it very, very subtly wearing a small and subtle implement of clothing or adornment ... out in public ... not for a sexual thrill. It does not do that for me. I did it because it just feels right. Well, anyway, occasionally, people would comment, of course.
One girl walked by one time and quipped, "Hi, cutie!" Of course, she probably meant it as an insult, and I understood that, but I liked the comment! Nearly a year later, another girl ditty bops by and remarks, "The man who wants to be a woman!" Instantaneously, my mind's voice screamed, "YES!!!" That's EXACTLY what I want! Well, then I knew for sure. There was no turning back. That was about five years ago.
I'll finish by simply saying that just last night, I mailed my lengthy and detailed Coming-Out Letter to my mother. For the first time in DECADES, I slept like a baby!!! That speaks volumes, doesn't it? My subconscious was telling me, "You're FINALLY coming home, Babes!" OH JOY! So, my journey toward transition has begun ... here at Susan's Place. Thank you for your support!
Thank you, one and all. I've found Susan's Place to be warm and inviting. We can really be ourselves here ... our real selves, and it's wonderful beyond words. I'm very grateful to be associated with all of you. Thanks for having me "in the family."
Love and Hugs!
Lacey Lynne ... which will be my legal name upon transitioning.
Title: Re: Intro: Lacey Lynne.
Post by: tekla on February 13, 2009, 08:18:14 PM
Post by: tekla on February 13, 2009, 08:18:14 PM
Hi dear, and welcome
Title: Re: Intro: Lacey Lynne.
Post by: tinkerbell on February 13, 2009, 08:37:59 PM
Post by: tinkerbell on February 13, 2009, 08:37:59 PM
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Hello Lacey and welcome to Susan's!
Thanks 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 (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: Intro: Lacey Lynne.
Post by: Janet_Girl on February 13, 2009, 08:52:41 PM
Post by: Janet_Girl on February 13, 2009, 08:52:41 PM
Hi Lacey, :icon_wave:
Welcome to our little family. Over 1660 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 1660 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: Intro: Lacey Lynne.
Post by: Chrissty on February 14, 2009, 07:10:59 AM
Post by: Chrissty on February 14, 2009, 07:10:59 AM
Hiya Lacey :icon_wave:
I was going to say Welcome...but then we have already met on other topics. ;)
Sooo it will just have to be a *Warm Hug*, and a "thank you" for the into!
:icon_hug:
Chrissty
I was going to say Welcome...but then we have already met on other topics. ;)
Sooo it will just have to be a *Warm Hug*, and a "thank you" for the into!
:icon_hug:
Chrissty