Hello!
MTF here, from Southern California (LA/Ventura County area). I've never really posted on forums like this with any regularity, but I figure I could use another support system during my transition, seeing as I pretty much school my therapist on trans-issues more than she schools me, and as my weekly support group self-destructs due to lack of attendance. So I'll probably be here often.
I'm two months into HRT, and while I'm not full-time yet, I plan on it by the end of the year, likely, depending on my comfort level. I'm not really yer average trans-girl...I tend to be very tom-boy-ish in a lot of ways. I felt a little pressure early on where I was telling myself, "Oh dear, I better really start getting into uber-girly stuff and pink and whatnot," but now that I realized that being yourself is the most important thing (and the reason for actually doing this whole spiel in the first place), I'm much happier. There are girls all over the spectrum of femininity, and traditional gender roles don't need to be terribly relevant.
Anyway, uh...hi! Happy to be here. :D *does a geeky exaggerated wave*
Oooo, I like you.
Hooray!
Baw, I just spent fifteen minutes trying to figure out how to edit my profile like the spaz that I am, only to finally discover I need to post more. I could probably have used those fifteen minutes to make one post per minute and get perma-banned for spamming. But that would have been counterproductive, now wouldn't it? Especially if I plan on sticking around for a bit. :)
Don't worry, there's no one on this site who hasn't wasted 15 minutes of their time trying to edit their profile when they were new. >.<
Wonderful. Figured as much. Guess I'll fit in, more or less, kinda sorta, maybe. Probably. ;)
Quote from: mechakitty on July 27, 2011, 12:23:36 AM
I'm not really yer average trans-girl...I tend to be very tom-boy-ish in a lot of ways. I felt a little pressure early on where I was telling myself, "Oh dear, I better really start getting into uber-girly stuff and pink and whatnot," but now that I realized that being yourself is the most important thing (and the reason for actually doing this whole spiel in the first place), I'm much happier. There are girls all over the spectrum of femininity, and traditional gender roles don't need to be terribly relevant.
With you all the way on that one :).
Welcome to Susan's! We're a diverse and friendly bunch here (the head count is over 7700) - get into things as slowly or as quickly as you feel comfortable, I'm sure you'll find plenty of support here.
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Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone... ;D
With love,
mechaaaKITTEH
Hi mechaaaKITTEH,
It is good to meet you.
I am one who love all thinks pink and silky. ;)
So watch yourself. ;D
I'm glad you joined.
I'll let you in on a secret that people here at Susan's know.
There is no such thing as typical when in comes to transsexual people.
Welcome to Susan's. :)
Jillieann
Quote from: Jillieann on July 27, 2011, 10:02:06 PM
Hi mechaaaKITTEH,
It is good to meet you.
I am one who love all thinks pink and silky. ;)
So watch yourself. ;D
I'm glad you joined.
I'll let you in on a secret that people here at Susan's know.
There is no such thing as typical when in comes to transsexual people.
Welcome to Susan's. :)
Jillieann
Good to meet you too! Cheers.
By the way, have you seen She's A Boy I Knew (http://www.artflick.com/synopsis.html)? A must-see for all us tomboys :).