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Title: Hello
Post by: Katie on April 09, 2009, 03:13:08 PM
Post by: Katie on April 09, 2009, 03:13:08 PM
Hi, everyone. I'm not really sure what to say about myself, so here goes: I'm a 23 year old senior in college and I'm MtF. I realized very young that I wasn't exactly what I appeared to be in the mirror. I actually began dressing as a female and going in public in my late teens but then I moved (with my family) from my wonderfully tolerant city to a place with a smaller population and "less tolerance," so I stopped before I was 20. That was really depressing. :( Anyways, I don't think I can really start transitioning right now because I am unemployed. That is also depressing. :( Any suggestions on what I might be able to get started?
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Janet_Girl on April 09, 2009, 04:35:42 PM
Post by: Janet_Girl on April 09, 2009, 04:35:42 PM
Hi Katie, :icon_wave:
Welcome to our little family. Over 2100 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:
As always start with a gender therapist. Check with the local GLBT chapter. Maybe find a local chapter of a Trans group.
Janet
Welcome to our little family. Over 2100 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:
As always start with a gender therapist. Check with the local GLBT chapter. Maybe find a local chapter of a Trans group.
Janet
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Nero on April 09, 2009, 04:54:42 PM
Post by: Nero on April 09, 2009, 04:54:42 PM
Welcome Katie!
maybe you could try talking to your school counselor and go from there.
maybe you could try talking to your school counselor and go from there.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: V M on April 09, 2009, 07:21:20 PM
Post by: V M on April 09, 2009, 07:21:20 PM
Hi Katie and Welcome :)
I would suggest keeping your grades up so you can get a good job and live your life and dreams as you wish
I would suggest keeping your grades up so you can get a good job and live your life and dreams as you wish
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Cindy on April 10, 2009, 04:06:38 AM
Post by: Cindy on April 10, 2009, 04:06:38 AM
Hi Katie
I think Virginia has the number here. Plan for the future, get a good education so that you can escape and get your life back.
LoL
Cindy James
I think Virginia has the number here. Plan for the future, get a good education so that you can escape and get your life back.
LoL
Cindy James
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: paulault55 on April 10, 2009, 09:17:00 AM
Post by: paulault55 on April 10, 2009, 09:17:00 AM
Hi Katie and welcome to Susan's, i agree with everyone, keep your grades up so you can get a good job, transitioning sucks up allot of cash. Things you can do now... Hummm let me see, no cash to get your facial hair removed, you can do that when you do have money ,but it should be top on your list, you can start working on your voice, this to should be at the top of the list too as it can take years to perfect it, Google voice and you will find allot of free resources, Start growing your hair but depending what on your major is you might have to cut it when you get a job, depends on the company and how strict their rules are.
Some college's have a gender program, never hurts to ask. You will need to see a therapist to help sort out things. Since you are about finished till the fall maybe you could try to get a part time job, any kind of job to bring in some money.
HUGS
Paula.
Some college's have a gender program, never hurts to ask. You will need to see a therapist to help sort out things. Since you are about finished till the fall maybe you could try to get a part time job, any kind of job to bring in some money.
HUGS
Paula.