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Title: Appreciation and Introduction
Post by: Naari on January 07, 2011, 07:47:29 PM
Post by: Naari on January 07, 2011, 07:47:29 PM
Hello everyone. I first want to say that this is one of the greatest resources I have come across in the many years I have been online. I have been a lurker off and on for quite some time. Years in fact. I have recently been reading and keeping up with many of the posts again. I finally decided to register. I am not sure if I will be able to add anything of value or not. I will most definitely make an attempt.
I am a M2F pre-op transsexual. I am 37 years old and I started taking E and AAs 1 week ago. I do not self-medicate. I am under a doctor's supervision. I have been aware that I was transgender for many many years. I accepted it, denied it, accepted it, hid it, rinse repeat. It was a vicious cycle. I lived a twisted version of myself for 20 years that ultimately caused me much stress, anger, and sadness. Towards the end of 2010 I had reached a point where I could no longer live that version of myself. I contacted my counselor, who I have talked to for the past 8 years, and stressed that I was literally at a point of either transition or die. It was not long after this that I had a letter and was a referred to a very good doctor with many years of experience. He prescribed what I needed and here I am. I am now doing what I considered impossible but inevitable for most of my life. I cannot express the magnitude of the decision. It has changed so many things in my life it would take me many moons to describe it all. Considering this is an introduction thread, I will keep it short for now.
I look forward to meeting many of you and contributing in any way I possibly can. I am socially conscious and am very interested in becoming an activist for causes that affect us as a community. I am involved in local programs that reach out to the LGBT community. I am studying to be a clinical psychologist. I wish to help others in the ways that I am able.
I will stop here before I begin to blab incessantly. lol. xo ;)
I am a M2F pre-op transsexual. I am 37 years old and I started taking E and AAs 1 week ago. I do not self-medicate. I am under a doctor's supervision. I have been aware that I was transgender for many many years. I accepted it, denied it, accepted it, hid it, rinse repeat. It was a vicious cycle. I lived a twisted version of myself for 20 years that ultimately caused me much stress, anger, and sadness. Towards the end of 2010 I had reached a point where I could no longer live that version of myself. I contacted my counselor, who I have talked to for the past 8 years, and stressed that I was literally at a point of either transition or die. It was not long after this that I had a letter and was a referred to a very good doctor with many years of experience. He prescribed what I needed and here I am. I am now doing what I considered impossible but inevitable for most of my life. I cannot express the magnitude of the decision. It has changed so many things in my life it would take me many moons to describe it all. Considering this is an introduction thread, I will keep it short for now.
I look forward to meeting many of you and contributing in any way I possibly can. I am socially conscious and am very interested in becoming an activist for causes that affect us as a community. I am involved in local programs that reach out to the LGBT community. I am studying to be a clinical psychologist. I wish to help others in the ways that I am able.
I will stop here before I begin to blab incessantly. lol. xo ;)
Title: Re: Appreciation and Introduction
Post by: xAndrewx on January 07, 2011, 07:49:18 PM
Post by: xAndrewx on January 07, 2011, 07:49:18 PM
Welcome to the site Naari :icon_wave:
And congrats on starting hormones! See ya around the forum :)
And congrats on starting hormones! See ya around the forum :)
Title: Re: Appreciation and Introduction
Post by: erocse on January 07, 2011, 09:33:54 PM
Post by: erocse on January 07, 2011, 09:33:54 PM
Hi Narri.
It is nice to meet you. Welcome to Susan's. You are right this is one of the best sites on the net. Just by registering and posting your first post you have already made a valuable contribution. Thank you.
I look forward seeing more of your posts.
Hugs, Roxy
Title: Re: Appreciation and Introduction
Post by: Janet_Girl on January 07, 2011, 09:44:16 PM
Post by: Janet_Girl on January 07, 2011, 09:44:16 PM
Hi Narri, :icon_wave:
Welcome to our little family. Over 4800 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 4800 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.)
- Reputation Rules (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,18960.msg146855.html#msg146855)
- Age and the Forum (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,62197.msg405545.html#msg405545)
Hugs and Love,
Janet
Title: Re: Appreciation and Introduction
Post by: Mrs Erocse on January 07, 2011, 09:53:31 PM
Post by: Mrs Erocse on January 07, 2011, 09:53:31 PM
Welcome to the site :)
Look forward to your posts.
Hugs.
Mrs Erocse
Look forward to your posts.
Hugs.
Mrs Erocse
Title: Re: Appreciation and Introduction
Post by: Susan S. on January 07, 2011, 10:07:29 PM
Post by: Susan S. on January 07, 2011, 10:07:29 PM
Welcome Naari,
I am a recent "newbie". As I was kindly welcomed, I wish to welcome YOU!
Suzi S.
I am a recent "newbie". As I was kindly welcomed, I wish to welcome YOU!
Suzi S.
Title: Re: Appreciation and Introduction
Post by: Jillieann Rose on January 07, 2011, 11:17:59 PM
Post by: Jillieann Rose on January 07, 2011, 11:17:59 PM
Hello Naari,
It is good to meet you finally. :)
I've been wondering who was peeking around the corners here at Susan's. ;)
Naari like you I have accepted and denied myself way too many time.
But now I have been on HRT for a year and feel I am finally moving forward.
I'm sure as you share your experience it will help other here.
Welcome to Susan's
Jillieann
It is good to meet you finally. :)
I've been wondering who was peeking around the corners here at Susan's. ;)
Naari like you I have accepted and denied myself way too many time.
But now I have been on HRT for a year and feel I am finally moving forward.
I'm sure as you share your experience it will help other here.
Welcome to Susan's
Jillieann