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Title: Just realized that I haven't done this yet...
Post by: GabrielJames on February 18, 2010, 05:58:35 PM
Post by: GabrielJames on February 18, 2010, 05:58:35 PM
My name's Gabriel, but you can call me Gabe. :)
I'm a 23-year-old graduate student doing a Masters in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and I am just starting out on my transition.
I had always known that something was different about me, but I never had the words to describe it. When I realized that I was bisexual I thought that I had figured myself out, but something still never seemed right. It wasn't until a few years ago when I met my friend Anya (a MTF) that I began to think that perhaps I was transgender. For the next few years I struggled with my identity until December of 2009 when I finally admitted to myself that I wanted, no needed, to transition. I have never been happier in my life. My depression has all but disappeared and I'm excited to finally become who I am supposed to be.
I'm not really sure what else to say here so if anyone has questions for me, feel free to ask. I'm an open book.
I'm a 23-year-old graduate student doing a Masters in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and I am just starting out on my transition.
I had always known that something was different about me, but I never had the words to describe it. When I realized that I was bisexual I thought that I had figured myself out, but something still never seemed right. It wasn't until a few years ago when I met my friend Anya (a MTF) that I began to think that perhaps I was transgender. For the next few years I struggled with my identity until December of 2009 when I finally admitted to myself that I wanted, no needed, to transition. I have never been happier in my life. My depression has all but disappeared and I'm excited to finally become who I am supposed to be.
I'm not really sure what else to say here so if anyone has questions for me, feel free to ask. I'm an open book.
Title: Re: Just realized that I haven't done this yet...
Post by: Janet_Girl on February 18, 2010, 06:14:59 PM
Post by: Janet_Girl on February 18, 2010, 06:14:59 PM
Hi Gabe, :icon_wave:
Welcome to our little family. Over 4200 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 member. :icon_hug:
And be sure to check out these links ( MUST READS )
Hugs and Love,
Janet
Welcome to our little family. Over 4200 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 member. :icon_hug:
And be sure to check out these links ( MUST READS )
- Site Terms of Service and rules to live by (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,2.0.html)
- Standard Terms and Definitions (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,54369.0.html)
- Post Ranks ( including when you can upload an avatar) (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,114.0.html.)
Hugs and Love,
Janet
Title: Re: Just realized that I haven't done this yet...
Post by: K8 on February 18, 2010, 06:59:39 PM
Post by: K8 on February 18, 2010, 06:59:39 PM
Welcome to Susan's, Gabe.
There's a lot of good information here. I think you can find help as you go on your journey to become yourself. It is such an affirming process. I wish all your luck to be the good kind. :icon_flower:
Settle in, pull up a keyboard, and explore.
- Kate
There's a lot of good information here. I think you can find help as you go on your journey to become yourself. It is such an affirming process. I wish all your luck to be the good kind. :icon_flower:
Settle in, pull up a keyboard, and explore.
- Kate
Title: Re: Just realized that I haven't done this yet...
Post by: Jillieann Rose on February 20, 2010, 07:21:01 AM
Post by: Jillieann Rose on February 20, 2010, 07:21:01 AM
Hi Gabriel
It good to meet you.
Life is much better when you are able to except yourself fro who you really are.
I wish you the best on your transitioning.
Glad you joined Susan's is great place for information and lots of nice and helpful people here too.
See you around the board.
Jillieann
It good to meet you.
Life is much better when you are able to except yourself fro who you really are.
I wish you the best on your transitioning.
Glad you joined Susan's is great place for information and lots of nice and helpful people here too.
See you around the board.
Jillieann