Hello, everyone!
I'm a newbie to these boards, but an "old-bie" to many parts of the trans communities. I'm a man of trans experience (ie., FTM), on T since the late 1990's, and top surgery same. I live in New England with my partner and some cats. I'm gay, and stealth for the most part except in settings where it makes sense to disclose. Sometimes that's a work setting - I work in public health & sexual health counseling - but I've also been an member of my local group for a long time, which we have constructed to be as "stealth-friendly" as possible.
To be honest, it's easier for me to help other people (especially younger & newer FTMs) than share much about myself. I am joining this board now because some other online spaces where trans people hang out can enable or facilitate the pain of our 'woundednesses' to be directed at each other. That makes me sad, and reinforces my reticence to share my own difficulties. So...I'm hoping for a kinder space. From what I've seen in the past few days, this site has more of that vibe, and structures to keep conversations respectful.
Let's see...to move away from the heavy stuff....I like camping, textile arts, printmaking, and art journaling. I'm a not-very-competent gamer (PC), but I enjoy the ones I run around in (WoW, LOTRO, SL). I tend to go to a couple of trans gatherings almost every year (Northeast FTM Campout, Philadelphia Trans Health, First Event, GLAP-NYC). Philly Trans Health is getting better every year, btw, and it's free to attend. I'm a Christian, specifically Episcopalian by denomination, but very comfortable in worship settings like the Vineyard, or even larger gatherings like Soulfest (NH). I also participate as a full member of a trans-inclusive pagan group, which is respectful of those of us who are Christians.
I came out during a time when you had to "know someone, who knew someone" to get any access to information. Even though things today are very different, there's still no substitute for people helping each other out. So thanks for maintaining this space.
I've already read through the rules links. ;) I'm hoping to move out of the new-kid zone within the next couple of days, and I'm working on writing shorter posts and replies.
thanks,
T
Oh, I'm from New England too.
:3
That makes three of us! Welcome to the site, T! We are a friendly group here. See you around the site, hugs, Devlyn
Two New Englanders! Nice to meet you, and thanks for the welcome.
Hi MrTesto :icon_wave:
Welcome to Susan's :)
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Hugs
V M
I'm not from New England, but I like clam chowder!
Welcome from southern California.
Thank you, V M.
Thank you, Jamie. May I ask - who was the artist who did the statue in your icon?
Quote from: MrTesto on April 15, 2012, 12:43:04 AM
Thank you, V M.
Thank you, Jamie. May I ask - who was the artist who did the statue in your icon?
The avatar is a public domain photo of the statue of Hermaphroditus, at the Lady Lever Art Gallery in England. It is, apparently, a modern-day replica. The artist is unknown to me.
In Greek mythology, Hermaphroditus was the handsome son of Hermes and Aphrodite, who was transformed into an androgenous being by his physical union to the nymph Salmacis. Hermaphroditus is usually portrayed as a young female with male genitalia, or an adolescent male with breasts.
Thanks for the info - very striking image.
Cool. Thanks for joining, MrTesto. :)
Thanks, Felix. I'm glad to be here.
OK - sorry to "bump" my thread, but I have been trying to figure out for days now how to access chat on this site. There's evidently a link to a browser-based chat, but nothing ever happens when I bring it up. No place to enter text, nothing. What am I doing wrong?
Wish I could help, I've never been to the chat side. Hugs, Devlyn
Thanks, Devlyn. (Sorry about the Bruins!)
There's always next year! Hugs, Devlyn
Welcome to Susan's, MrTesto.
Hi MrTesto, :icon_wave:
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Thanks, Ms. OBrien. I cannot figure out how to get to the chat feature. I click the links, I get to a page, and nothing. Whatever I click on, nothing happens. :(