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Title: Howdy Y'all
Post by: Laurry on October 07, 2006, 09:29:26 PM
Post by: Laurry on October 07, 2006, 09:29:26 PM
Hi Everyone. I have enjoyed reading all the posts on this forum so very much. The strength and honesty of everyone really shows through. Susan's Place is my new home on the web.
OK...the part we all dread...a little about myself. Start with the facts, then the good stuff...
I am 50 years old, born male, have been divorced for 5 years after a long frustrating marriage, have a 21 year old son and live with my rat terrier Dozer. I work too much, watch too much TV and, like many of us, struggle with my weight...(good news, I have lost 20 pounds in the last month or so, and only have another 40 to go). Now for the good stuff.
I have never been a macho guy. As a child, I was small and thin, and never really did all the rough-and-tumble things lots of other boys did. The first time I put on girl clothes, I was probably 8 or 9 and put on some of my little sister's clothes. They were a bit small (I was 4 years older, but not that much bigger), but I remember thinking "I'm a girl"...funny how something that long ago still stays in your memory.
I grew up generally preferring the company of girls to the company of boys (it may have been because my sexual orientation is toward women...not sure you can call that Hetero as I identify mostly as an Androgyne). That fact is, women's minds are much more interesting than mens...they think about everything (sometimes too much) and conversations just flow. My best friend told me a while back that some guys are a "man's man", but I am a "lady's man". She didn't mean that I was always chasing the ladies, but rather that I prefer the company of, and relate better with, women. Can't tell you how many times I have sat around with a group of ladies, listening to them gripe about men, and thinking "I'm glad I'm not one".
I dressed in women's clothes off and on over the years (never very often, and never told anyone). About 6 months ago, I said to heck with it, shaved my legs, painted my toenails and have never been happier. Now, the first thing when I get home from work, off goes the drab and on goes the dress. My fingernails have grown out so long that I sometimes have trouble typing, and it is common for me to go shopping with eyeshadow, mascara and nail polish. Does tend to freak out people as I still have the beard I have had for the last 30 years (but I am thinking it will go after the New Year).
I do not feel like a woman trapped in a man's body. I have no desire to become a woman. I enjoy the male body I have, and the only modification I will make is to have my ear's pierced (and shave my beard ;D). Some days I feel male, some days female, and I tend to dress accordingly.
Anyway...that's enough for an introduction. If you want to know more, just ask. If I get in a real "chatty" mood, you may find out whether you want to or not. :o
I look forward to talking with everyone here. This is a great group of folks and my thanks to Susan for setting this up.
OK...the part we all dread...a little about myself. Start with the facts, then the good stuff...
I am 50 years old, born male, have been divorced for 5 years after a long frustrating marriage, have a 21 year old son and live with my rat terrier Dozer. I work too much, watch too much TV and, like many of us, struggle with my weight...(good news, I have lost 20 pounds in the last month or so, and only have another 40 to go). Now for the good stuff.
I have never been a macho guy. As a child, I was small and thin, and never really did all the rough-and-tumble things lots of other boys did. The first time I put on girl clothes, I was probably 8 or 9 and put on some of my little sister's clothes. They were a bit small (I was 4 years older, but not that much bigger), but I remember thinking "I'm a girl"...funny how something that long ago still stays in your memory.
I grew up generally preferring the company of girls to the company of boys (it may have been because my sexual orientation is toward women...not sure you can call that Hetero as I identify mostly as an Androgyne). That fact is, women's minds are much more interesting than mens...they think about everything (sometimes too much) and conversations just flow. My best friend told me a while back that some guys are a "man's man", but I am a "lady's man". She didn't mean that I was always chasing the ladies, but rather that I prefer the company of, and relate better with, women. Can't tell you how many times I have sat around with a group of ladies, listening to them gripe about men, and thinking "I'm glad I'm not one".
I dressed in women's clothes off and on over the years (never very often, and never told anyone). About 6 months ago, I said to heck with it, shaved my legs, painted my toenails and have never been happier. Now, the first thing when I get home from work, off goes the drab and on goes the dress. My fingernails have grown out so long that I sometimes have trouble typing, and it is common for me to go shopping with eyeshadow, mascara and nail polish. Does tend to freak out people as I still have the beard I have had for the last 30 years (but I am thinking it will go after the New Year).
I do not feel like a woman trapped in a man's body. I have no desire to become a woman. I enjoy the male body I have, and the only modification I will make is to have my ear's pierced (and shave my beard ;D). Some days I feel male, some days female, and I tend to dress accordingly.
Anyway...that's enough for an introduction. If you want to know more, just ask. If I get in a real "chatty" mood, you may find out whether you want to or not. :o
I look forward to talking with everyone here. This is a great group of folks and my thanks to Susan for setting this up.
Title: Re: Howdy Y'all
Post by: Brianna on October 08, 2006, 12:22:15 AM
Post by: Brianna on October 08, 2006, 12:22:15 AM
Hey Laurieo!
Best of luck finding yourself, spacekat. From your post it sounds like you are coming from a lot of different dierctions.
Best of luck finding yourself, spacekat. From your post it sounds like you are coming from a lot of different dierctions.
Title: Re: Howdy Y'all
Post by: stephanie_craxford on October 08, 2006, 12:45:15 AM
Post by: stephanie_craxford on October 08, 2006, 12:45:15 AM
Hello Laurie.
Welcome to Susan's, and I'm glad that you have found a new place to hang your hat. Yep we're generally an honest bunch, sometimes brutally honest, but then that's that only way to be as if we can't be honest with each other who can we be honest with.
I hope you enjoy your stay here and that you take part where you can. Don't be afraid to jump into a topic or start your own, as they say variety is the spice of life so I say give me variety :)
Chat later.
Steph
Welcome to Susan's, and I'm glad that you have found a new place to hang your hat. Yep we're generally an honest bunch, sometimes brutally honest, but then that's that only way to be as if we can't be honest with each other who can we be honest with.
I hope you enjoy your stay here and that you take part where you can. Don't be afraid to jump into a topic or start your own, as they say variety is the spice of life so I say give me variety :)
Chat later.
Steph
Title: Re: Howdy Y'all
Post by: Buffy on October 08, 2006, 12:57:06 AM
Post by: Buffy on October 08, 2006, 12:57:06 AM
Hi LaurieO,
Welcome to Susan's. There are some great people here, so where ever you fit in the gender spectrum, questions can always be answered.
Look around and enjoy your stay!
Buffy
Welcome to Susan's. There are some great people here, so where ever you fit in the gender spectrum, questions can always be answered.
Look around and enjoy your stay!
Buffy
Title: Re: Howdy Y'all
Post by: tinkerbell on October 08, 2006, 04:00:51 AM
Post by: tinkerbell on October 08, 2006, 04:00:51 AM
Hi LaurieO;
Welcome to susan's!
I'm so glad you found us. This is indeed the greatest support site you will ever find; our main goals are to listen, share our experiences, and provide you with the support you need. Please feel free to explore all the forum of susan's, get familiar with the site rules, and visit our wiki and reference library, where you will find valuable information regarding trans and non-trans issues.
We look forward to your future posts, enjoy your stay...
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
Welcome to susan's!
I'm so glad you found us. This is indeed the greatest support site you will ever find; our main goals are to listen, share our experiences, and provide you with the support you need. Please feel free to explore all the forum of susan's, get familiar with the site rules, and visit our wiki and reference library, where you will find valuable information regarding trans and non-trans issues.
We look forward to your future posts, enjoy your stay...
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
Title: Re: Howdy Y'all
Post by: TheBattler on October 08, 2006, 06:25:29 AM
Post by: TheBattler on October 08, 2006, 06:25:29 AM
Hi Laurie,
Wellcome to Susans. I am sure you will enjoy your stay.
Alice
Wellcome to Susans. I am sure you will enjoy your stay.
Alice
Title: Re: Howdy Y'all
Post by: HelenW on October 08, 2006, 08:44:30 AM
Post by: HelenW on October 08, 2006, 08:44:30 AM
Hello and Welcome to Susan's, Laurie!
I'm happy you've chosen to join us. I'll be looking forward to reading more from you.
again, WELCOME ! ! :)
helen
I'm happy you've chosen to join us. I'll be looking forward to reading more from you.
again, WELCOME ! ! :)
helen
Title: Re: Howdy Y'all
Post by: Laurry on October 08, 2006, 05:11:17 PM
Post by: Laurry on October 08, 2006, 05:11:17 PM
Thanks everyone for the warm welcome.
I know it may have sounded like I was "coming from a lot of different directions" :) but I think it was more of trying to explain all the pieces of the puzzle that have fallen into place lately. The truth is, I am in a good place mentally and emotionally (at least for now, knock on wood). I have a good understanding of who I am, what I am, and am generally happy with it.
I look forward to getting to know each of you better in the future. Thanks for your support and encouragement.
....Laurie
I know it may have sounded like I was "coming from a lot of different directions" :) but I think it was more of trying to explain all the pieces of the puzzle that have fallen into place lately. The truth is, I am in a good place mentally and emotionally (at least for now, knock on wood). I have a good understanding of who I am, what I am, and am generally happy with it.
I look forward to getting to know each of you better in the future. Thanks for your support and encouragement.
....Laurie
Title: Re: Howdy Y'all
Post by: Owen on October 08, 2006, 11:55:14 PM
Post by: Owen on October 08, 2006, 11:55:14 PM
Hi Laurie,
Welcom glad you joined our family. Looking forward to your posts. I'm sure you will find it most rewarding.
Owen
Love being female :angel:
Welcom glad you joined our family. Looking forward to your posts. I'm sure you will find it most rewarding.
Owen
Love being female :angel:
Title: Re: Howdy Y'all
Post by: cindianna_jones on October 09, 2006, 06:04:56 PM
Post by: cindianna_jones on October 09, 2006, 06:04:56 PM
Quote from: LaurieO on October 08, 2006, 05:11:17 PM
Thanks everyone for the warm welcome.
I know it may have sounded like I was "coming from a lot of different directions" :) but I think it was more of trying to explain all the pieces of the puzzle that have fallen into place lately. The truth is, I am in a good place mentally and emotionally (at least for now, knock on wood). I have a good understanding of who I am, what I am, and am generally happy with it.
I look forward to getting to know each of you better in the future. Thanks for your support and encouragement.
....Laurie
Laurie, don't worry about all the pieces. We'll get to know you as you post and respond. It takes a bit longer than in person, but it happens. We do get to know each other pretty well.
A fun place this is. Happy you willl be. Hmmm. (as the little green creature pensates (is pensate even a word? Okay I'm guilty for stealing Spanish verbs once in a while.))
Welcome you are.
Cindi
Title: Re: Howdy Y'all
Post by: Robyn on October 09, 2006, 11:37:46 PM
Post by: Robyn on October 09, 2006, 11:37:46 PM
Welcome, Laurie.
It would be boring if we were all the same.
Robyn,
happy with the binary; respectful of the spectrum
It would be boring if we were all the same.
Robyn,
happy with the binary; respectful of the spectrum