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Title: New
Post by: schrei0reden on March 06, 2009, 10:11:34 PM
Post by: schrei0reden on March 06, 2009, 10:11:34 PM
Hey,
My biological name is Alyssa, but I go by Alexi or (preferably) Billi. I am from NC, USA and have more recently come to understand I am FtM. I started feeling that way a long time ago, but only now am starting to comprehend my feelings.
I haven't told any of my friends yet because I am not sure of how they'll react, and also because I am still very confused. I have told my parents, though, and they are very supportive of me. Well, at least I'd like to think so. My dad doesn't say anything about it, but if he does, he makes a joke (not one that's hurtful, more lighthearted). My mom is just confused. Supportive, but confused. She thinks because I'm not an utter tomboy, a lesbian, and manly looking already, that it's not possible. I'm a pretty androgynous person, really. Because of that I've questioned a bit whether or not I'm trans, just as I have been questioned by my parents about it.She and I agreed on a therapist and the therapist told me that it doesn't have to do with any of those things at all though. Nonetheless, I still feel the way I do no matter what the people around me on a daily basis are saying.
I don't know much of anyone else I can talk to about this subject other than my parents and the therapist, so I wanted to find a place where I could hopefully get some advice/support/etc. from people who really understand how these sort of things feel.
Thanks! :)
~Billi
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My biological name is Alyssa, but I go by Alexi or (preferably) Billi. I am from NC, USA and have more recently come to understand I am FtM. I started feeling that way a long time ago, but only now am starting to comprehend my feelings.
I haven't told any of my friends yet because I am not sure of how they'll react, and also because I am still very confused. I have told my parents, though, and they are very supportive of me. Well, at least I'd like to think so. My dad doesn't say anything about it, but if he does, he makes a joke (not one that's hurtful, more lighthearted). My mom is just confused. Supportive, but confused. She thinks because I'm not an utter tomboy, a lesbian, and manly looking already, that it's not possible. I'm a pretty androgynous person, really. Because of that I've questioned a bit whether or not I'm trans, just as I have been questioned by my parents about it.She and I agreed on a therapist and the therapist told me that it doesn't have to do with any of those things at all though. Nonetheless, I still feel the way I do no matter what the people around me on a daily basis are saying.
I don't know much of anyone else I can talk to about this subject other than my parents and the therapist, so I wanted to find a place where I could hopefully get some advice/support/etc. from people who really understand how these sort of things feel.
Thanks! :)
~Billi
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Title: Re: New
Post by: Janet_Girl on March 06, 2009, 10:32:27 PM
Post by: Janet_Girl on March 06, 2009, 10:32:27 PM
Hi Billi, :icon_wave:
Good male name. My Youngest son goes by Billy.
Welcome to our little family. Over 1900 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 brother. :icon_hug:
Janet
Good male name. My Youngest son goes by Billy.
Welcome to our little family. Over 1900 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 brother. :icon_hug:
Janet
Title: Re: New
Post by: schrei0reden on March 06, 2009, 10:58:05 PM
Post by: schrei0reden on March 06, 2009, 10:58:05 PM
Aww thank you so much :)
Thank you. Ha ha, yeah that would be ^_^ I will. Thank you very much for the welcome. <3
~Billi
Thank you. Ha ha, yeah that would be ^_^ I will. Thank you very much for the welcome. <3
~Billi
Title: Re: New
Post by: myles on March 06, 2009, 11:07:53 PM
Post by: myles on March 06, 2009, 11:07:53 PM
Hey Billi Welcome to Susans! I found this to be a great space for advice as an FTM as well as just a place to get opinions.
Welcome
Myles
Welcome
Myles
Title: Re: New
Post by: ruucafekko on March 10, 2009, 08:33:41 PM
Post by: ruucafekko on March 10, 2009, 08:33:41 PM
welcome
Title: Re: New
Post by: tinkerbell on March 12, 2009, 09:43:41 PM
Post by: tinkerbell on March 12, 2009, 09:43:41 PM
Hello Billi 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. You might also wish to go to the Announcements (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/board,2.0.html) section and review The Site Terms of Service and rules to live by (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,2.0.html), Post Ranks (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,114.0.html), and The Standard Terms & Definitions (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,54369.0.html) to help you with some knowledge about our site. We look forward to your future posts and participation. Enjoy your stay! :)
tink :icon_chick:
Thanks so much for introducing yourself. Please take a few moments to get familiar with all the boards of the site. You might also wish to go to the Announcements (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/board,2.0.html) section and review The Site Terms of Service and rules to live by (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,2.0.html), Post Ranks (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,114.0.html), and The Standard Terms & Definitions (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,54369.0.html) to help you with some knowledge about our site. We look forward to your future posts and participation. Enjoy your stay! :)
tink :icon_chick: