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Title: Greetings!
Post by: MeganRose on October 18, 2006, 04:13:05 AM
Post by: MeganRose on October 18, 2006, 04:13:05 AM
Hello everyone, my name is Megan and I can't tell you how happy I am to have found this place.
I'm 24 years old now, and I guess I've known that who I really was inside didn't match the exterior since I was about 13. I started out dressing up in my mum's clothing and messing around with her makeup at about that time (when no-one else was home, of course), and spent most of the time daydreaming about what things would have been like for me if I'd been given the right body, instead of the one I'd been stuck with. High school wasn't the best of times for me, I really withdrew into myself because I was so afraid of people finding out the truth. It all became too much and I kind of put all of that on hold when I left school, moved cities and managed to end up living in a share house full of guys. I tried to forget about what I'd felt for so long, try and be a "normal" member of my physical sex, which I did manage to do (at least on the outside) for a couple of years. But all it really did was make me even more miserable.
About two years ago I reached my limit - I hit the wall physically, mentally and emotionally, and I realised that it was about time that I start taking care of myself. And to do that, I had to admit to myself that everything I'd felt all this time was true: I was a woman and I needed to be living my life in acceptance of who I really was.
In the beginning I was definitely scared about where this path would lead me, fear of the unknown I suppose, but now I know it was the best thing that I ever could have done for myself. I've been on HRT for about 6 months now, which I started right after I moved out of the whole share house thing and got a place by myself, and when I look in the mirror now its like I'm seeing the person that was always in there, hiding away, coming out bit by bit. My friends and family have been so good to me, its the most liberating feeling in the world knowing that I'm no longer lying to the people that I love, and they've all accepted me in a way that I never thought would happen.
I'm yet to attempt transitioning in any serious way, I've been gradually letting myself have a more feminine appearance (which people definitely notice, I get a lot of confused stares), but every day I feel I'm getting closer to the time when I will have the confidence to let the whole world see me in the same way that I see me.
I've had a really hard time meeting other TS people, so I was so excited when I found this place. It's really good to know that other people are having similar experiences to me, and that there is a place where I can feel accepted for the woman that I am.
Thanks for listening :D,
Megan
I'm 24 years old now, and I guess I've known that who I really was inside didn't match the exterior since I was about 13. I started out dressing up in my mum's clothing and messing around with her makeup at about that time (when no-one else was home, of course), and spent most of the time daydreaming about what things would have been like for me if I'd been given the right body, instead of the one I'd been stuck with. High school wasn't the best of times for me, I really withdrew into myself because I was so afraid of people finding out the truth. It all became too much and I kind of put all of that on hold when I left school, moved cities and managed to end up living in a share house full of guys. I tried to forget about what I'd felt for so long, try and be a "normal" member of my physical sex, which I did manage to do (at least on the outside) for a couple of years. But all it really did was make me even more miserable.
About two years ago I reached my limit - I hit the wall physically, mentally and emotionally, and I realised that it was about time that I start taking care of myself. And to do that, I had to admit to myself that everything I'd felt all this time was true: I was a woman and I needed to be living my life in acceptance of who I really was.
In the beginning I was definitely scared about where this path would lead me, fear of the unknown I suppose, but now I know it was the best thing that I ever could have done for myself. I've been on HRT for about 6 months now, which I started right after I moved out of the whole share house thing and got a place by myself, and when I look in the mirror now its like I'm seeing the person that was always in there, hiding away, coming out bit by bit. My friends and family have been so good to me, its the most liberating feeling in the world knowing that I'm no longer lying to the people that I love, and they've all accepted me in a way that I never thought would happen.
I'm yet to attempt transitioning in any serious way, I've been gradually letting myself have a more feminine appearance (which people definitely notice, I get a lot of confused stares), but every day I feel I'm getting closer to the time when I will have the confidence to let the whole world see me in the same way that I see me.
I've had a really hard time meeting other TS people, so I was so excited when I found this place. It's really good to know that other people are having similar experiences to me, and that there is a place where I can feel accepted for the woman that I am.
Thanks for listening :D,
Megan
Title: Re: Greetings!
Post by: stephanie_craxford on October 18, 2006, 05:25:48 AM
Post by: stephanie_craxford on October 18, 2006, 05:25:48 AM
A great intro Megan, and welcome to Susan's.
Glad that you found us. I'm sure that you are going to enjoy your stay and that you will make new friends and/or acquaintances here, as many of us do. Please take the time to explore our site as it has a lot to offer and there is a ton of information as well. Participate where you can and don't be afraid to jump in and offer an opinion, or point of view as that's what makes Susan's such a great place.
I'm sure that we will chat later.
Steph
Glad that you found us. I'm sure that you are going to enjoy your stay and that you will make new friends and/or acquaintances here, as many of us do. Please take the time to explore our site as it has a lot to offer and there is a ton of information as well. Participate where you can and don't be afraid to jump in and offer an opinion, or point of view as that's what makes Susan's such a great place.
I'm sure that we will chat later.
Steph
Title: Re: Greetings!
Post by: Robyn on October 18, 2006, 08:14:56 AM
Post by: Robyn on October 18, 2006, 08:14:56 AM
Welcome, Megan.
Yes, there is lots of information here in the Wikipedia and Links areas (see the Wiki link above and the Links on the Main page.)
And don't forget to visit us in Chat, as well.
Welcome home.
Robyn
Yes, there is lots of information here in the Wikipedia and Links areas (see the Wiki link above and the Links on the Main page.)
And don't forget to visit us in Chat, as well.
Welcome home.
Robyn
Title: Re: Greetings!
Post by: HelenW on October 18, 2006, 08:19:57 PM
Post by: HelenW on October 18, 2006, 08:19:57 PM
Hello, Megan Rose, Welcome!
I agree that it's truly wonderful to find out there is a community like Susan's that understands what we're going through and that supports us. I'm very pleased that you've found us and decided to join.
I found a group that supports transgendered people near me by asking my therapist. He was able to connect me to a wonderful group in a nearby city who have been very supportive and helpful to me. Perhaps you can find a similar group.
I'll be looking forward to reading more from you, Megan, and I'm again happy to say,
WELCOME ! ! :)
helen
I agree that it's truly wonderful to find out there is a community like Susan's that understands what we're going through and that supports us. I'm very pleased that you've found us and decided to join.
I found a group that supports transgendered people near me by asking my therapist. He was able to connect me to a wonderful group in a nearby city who have been very supportive and helpful to me. Perhaps you can find a similar group.
I'll be looking forward to reading more from you, Megan, and I'm again happy to say,
WELCOME ! ! :)
helen
Title: Re: Greetings!
Post by: tinkerbell on October 18, 2006, 11:02:40 PM
Post by: tinkerbell on October 18, 2006, 11:02:40 PM
Hi Megan and Welcome to Susan's indeed!
Thanks so much for your introduction. As you have probably noticed, there are many members in different stages of transition here at Susan's, so please make sure to explore the entire site, for there is plenty of valuable information everywhere.
We look forward to your future posts. Enjoy your stay! :)
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
Thanks so much for your introduction. As you have probably noticed, there are many members in different stages of transition here at Susan's, so please make sure to explore the entire site, for there is plenty of valuable information everywhere.
We look forward to your future posts. Enjoy your stay! :)
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
Title: Re: Greetings!
Post by: Laurry on October 19, 2006, 02:34:21 AM
Post by: Laurry on October 19, 2006, 02:34:21 AM
Hi Megan. Welcome!
I too was very excited to find this place, and after a very short time it has become my home on the web. We have tons of wonderful people, many of whom are going, or have gone, or are thinking about going, through situations similar to yours, and all are happy to help in any way we can.
Good job on your introduction...well written and full of information. I look forward to hearing more from you in the future. Don't be shy.
........Laurie
I too was very excited to find this place, and after a very short time it has become my home on the web. We have tons of wonderful people, many of whom are going, or have gone, or are thinking about going, through situations similar to yours, and all are happy to help in any way we can.
Good job on your introduction...well written and full of information. I look forward to hearing more from you in the future. Don't be shy.
........Laurie
Title: Re: Greetings!
Post by: MeganRose on October 19, 2006, 08:00:55 PM
Post by: MeganRose on October 19, 2006, 08:00:55 PM
Quote from: HelenW on October 18, 2006, 08:19:57 PM
I found a group that supports transgendered people near me by asking my therapist. He was able to connect me to a wonderful group in a nearby city who have been very supportive and helpful to me. Perhaps you can find a similar group.
I do actually have something arranged now! There is a new group starting up in my town next week, its only one block up from where I live, and as a bonus it's being run by someone that I know, the counselor who was the first person I ever told about wanting to be female. I've never met another TS person who lives in my town, so I'm understandably rather excited by the whole thing :D.
And thanks for the kind words everyone, I'm looking forward to spending some time here and getting to know you all. ;D