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Title: Hello, newbie girl in town :)
Post by: Karla on April 17, 2010, 10:23:15 PM
Post by: Karla on April 17, 2010, 10:23:15 PM
Hi everyone, I'm Karla, a TS girl, and I am 21 :icon_wave:
I'm sitting here, a little bit nervous, scared even, yet very hopeful for what's to come :laugh:
I've been around the forums for a while and I must say just reading all the stories, meeting all the tremendous people here, never failed to comfort me and lift my spirits even in my darkest moments. I feel a real sense of family here and I'm longing to be part of it and of each other's journeys.
My own TS journey is relatively at its beginnings, I'm just at the end of a vicious cycle of grief, conflict and isolation. And it was really taxing. I am not on HRT yet and so far I've been out only to a few people.
Now I feel somewhat worn out, but in a good way, my resolve is growing steadier and that light at the end of the tunnel is becoming clearer.
I still have ways to go, I don't want to (can't) do it alone.
A lot of change is going on, I've moved halfway across the world in the hopes of a chance to start over, to be me and build my life as it should be. Regrets are still there for the time lost -- coulda woulda :-X -- some days all the negative emotions crop up and beat my vulnerable psyche harder than I think I will able to recover from, anger, feeling targeted, worthless, looking for something to blame, doubt, big black imploding hole in my chest... whatever... *sigh*
I realize this introduction may have gone on for longer than it's supposed to so, yep, hey everyone! :D Please do not hesitate to ask me about anything, at all, I'll try my best to answer, or just tell me what you think, I would absolutely love to hear from all of you!
Love, Karla :icon_chick: :icon_chick: :icon_chick: :icon_kiss:
I'm sitting here, a little bit nervous, scared even, yet very hopeful for what's to come :laugh:
I've been around the forums for a while and I must say just reading all the stories, meeting all the tremendous people here, never failed to comfort me and lift my spirits even in my darkest moments. I feel a real sense of family here and I'm longing to be part of it and of each other's journeys.
My own TS journey is relatively at its beginnings, I'm just at the end of a vicious cycle of grief, conflict and isolation. And it was really taxing. I am not on HRT yet and so far I've been out only to a few people.
Now I feel somewhat worn out, but in a good way, my resolve is growing steadier and that light at the end of the tunnel is becoming clearer.
I still have ways to go, I don't want to (can't) do it alone.
A lot of change is going on, I've moved halfway across the world in the hopes of a chance to start over, to be me and build my life as it should be. Regrets are still there for the time lost -- coulda woulda :-X -- some days all the negative emotions crop up and beat my vulnerable psyche harder than I think I will able to recover from, anger, feeling targeted, worthless, looking for something to blame, doubt, big black imploding hole in my chest... whatever... *sigh*
I realize this introduction may have gone on for longer than it's supposed to so, yep, hey everyone! :D Please do not hesitate to ask me about anything, at all, I'll try my best to answer, or just tell me what you think, I would absolutely love to hear from all of you!
Love, Karla :icon_chick: :icon_chick: :icon_chick: :icon_kiss:
Title: Re: Hello, newbie girl in town :)
Post by: Janet_Girl on April 17, 2010, 10:41:39 PM
Post by: Janet_Girl on April 17, 2010, 10:41:39 PM
Hi Karla, :icon_wave:
Welcome to our little family. Over 4500 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:
And be sure to check out these links ( MUST READS )
Hugs and Love,
Janet
Welcome to our little family. Over 4500 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:
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: Hello, newbie girl in town :)
Post by: Katelyn-W on April 17, 2010, 10:45:02 PM
Post by: Katelyn-W on April 17, 2010, 10:45:02 PM
Hey Karla, welcome! :icon_wave:
I can totally relate to everything you said, coming here always cheers me up too :).
Hmmm, ask you anything eh? Favorite colour? Pancakes or waffles? :P :laugh:
I can totally relate to everything you said, coming here always cheers me up too :).
Hmmm, ask you anything eh? Favorite colour? Pancakes or waffles? :P :laugh:
Title: Re: Hello, newbie girl in town :)
Post by: gennee on April 18, 2010, 11:55:51 AM
Post by: gennee on April 18, 2010, 11:55:51 AM
Welcome to Susan's, Karla. Thank you for sharing your story. You have made some positive changes in your life already. Your future looks bright. There will be some bumps but look at it as part of the process. You have our support.
Gennee
Gennee
Title: Re: Hello, newbie girl in town :)
Post by: Karla on April 18, 2010, 09:32:04 PM
Post by: Karla on April 18, 2010, 09:32:04 PM
Hey, Janet, Katelyn, Gennee! hi! Thanks for the welcomes and the encouragement :D
Gosh it's hard to find some privacy in this Starbux!!
Katelyn-W, aaah, on with the hard questions, eh?
My favorite color has to be Pink (and shades) and I'm so proud of it! hihi *blushes*
About pankcakes and waffles, oh I wouldn't know hun, I grew up somewhere where they had none of the above.
That'll change soon enough :rolleyes: Along with everything else, yay! :icon_yes:
Right back at ya, Coke or Pepsi? Fav music? :laugh:
Gosh it's hard to find some privacy in this Starbux!!
Katelyn-W, aaah, on with the hard questions, eh?
My favorite color has to be Pink (and shades) and I'm so proud of it! hihi *blushes*
About pankcakes and waffles, oh I wouldn't know hun, I grew up somewhere where they had none of the above.
That'll change soon enough :rolleyes: Along with everything else, yay! :icon_yes:
Right back at ya, Coke or Pepsi? Fav music? :laugh:
Title: Re: Hello, newbie girl in town :)
Post by: youreamaninmyeyes on April 18, 2010, 09:38:50 PM
Post by: youreamaninmyeyes on April 18, 2010, 09:38:50 PM
Nice to meet you! I'm new here too!
I'm Erin :icon_wave:
I'm Erin :icon_wave:
Title: Re: Hello, newbie girl in town :)
Post by: Katelyn-W on April 18, 2010, 09:49:24 PM
Post by: Katelyn-W on April 18, 2010, 09:49:24 PM
Pepsi! ;D
Music hmmm, I pretty much like everything but most rap and country :P. One day I'll be listening to Lady GaGa, the next day Iron Maiden :laugh:.
Music hmmm, I pretty much like everything but most rap and country :P. One day I'll be listening to Lady GaGa, the next day Iron Maiden :laugh:.
Title: Re: Hello, newbie girl in town :)
Post by: AmySmiles on April 18, 2010, 09:49:58 PM
Post by: AmySmiles on April 18, 2010, 09:49:58 PM
Hi Karla! Welcome to the party ;)
Title: Re: Hello, newbie girl in town :)
Post by: Karla on April 18, 2010, 10:00:15 PM
Post by: Karla on April 18, 2010, 10:00:15 PM
Hey Erin, Kieri - nice to meet you all :))
Katelyn, Pepsi all the way! Another cinnamon addict here :)
Unfortunately I have to run now, this store is closing up. See you all very soon :-*
Katelyn, Pepsi all the way! Another cinnamon addict here :)
Unfortunately I have to run now, this store is closing up. See you all very soon :-*
Title: Re: Hello, newbie girl in town :)
Post by: shanetastic on April 19, 2010, 04:25:52 AM
Post by: shanetastic on April 19, 2010, 04:25:52 AM
heya and welcome!!
that's certainly a lot of change for just 21 to move half way across the world. That's crazy!
Good luck starting your journey and you can do it don't worry!
that's certainly a lot of change for just 21 to move half way across the world. That's crazy!
Good luck starting your journey and you can do it don't worry!
Title: Re: Hello, newbie girl in town :)
Post by: Hurtfulsplash on April 19, 2010, 07:31:04 AM
Post by: Hurtfulsplash on April 19, 2010, 07:31:04 AM
Its nice to meet you Karla. I feel we have a lot in common regarding isolation, progress in transitioning, having moved a long way and regretting time lost. Hope to see you around the boards.