Hey all. How's it going? This is my first foray into something like this, and I have to say I am excited to be a part of the community. I don't really know where to begin, but I guess the obvious. I'm 27 (eek) and haven't really lived life. Not sure if that makes sense or not, but this is something I have been thinking about a lot lately. I first knew I was born half right when I was very young, probably four or five. I couldn't really explore it much, but where all my memories from childhood are a haze, the most vivid ones always involve me being the girl I know I am. Most of my life I was an outcast, either because of me being overweight or being the new kid. My dysfunctional family and I never stayed in one place long enough for me to make any friends, so I don't have any real deeply rooted friendships. I wish I did though. :embarrassed:
Fast forward through an admittedly crappy childhood and a failed relationship, I lost 165 pounds, and found the love of my life. We have been together for five years and is the one I want to marry. She is the reason I am here and who I am.
She has encouraged Stef to come out, shown me makeup tips and helped me actually be. She is my everything and I would do anything for her. She seems to accept me and loves me for who I am which is so welcomed compared to pretty much everything in my life.
Steffy doesn't get to come out much these days. We recently moved somewhere I am just not accepted as the girl I am. I also work in a retail store, and no one there has met Stef or even knows she exists. I have looked at the company's policy regarding trans issues, and they are a supportive organization, but working on the front lines is definitely a boy's club. So how to be myself there is quite a unique challenge.
Enough ho hum from me. I love pink lipstick, painting my nails, and if I could, I would wear a dress every day. I didn't ask to be the way I am, but I am taking it day by day. We (my girlfriend and I)are planning a trip real soon, so I will be on a plane for the first time in my life, and I would love to go as Stef, not Steve.
My name is Steffanie and I am happy to be here!
Hi Steffanie :icon_wave:
Welcome to Susan's :) Glad to have you here
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Hi Steffanie, :icon_wave:
Welcome to our little family. Over 10490 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. (https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsmileys.on-my-web.com%2Frepository%2FAnimals%2Fferret-3.gif&hash=f49e2f86761323f2abd9c33941920389dbb3b10f)
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Janet )O(
Hi Steffanie, welcome to Susan's Place! I'm up near Boston. Take a look around and start making friends! Hugs, Devlyn
Been looking around and I'm enjoying it. I love being somewhere I belong! I hope to bee a familiar face. Thank you for the warm welcome!
Hi Steffanie, welcome to Susan's!
-Christina
The warm welcomes are so nice! Thank you all! One question though! Is there a place to "show off"? I don't want to whore it up or anything lol
Hey Stef, welcome. I saw some of your photos on the other topic. Very pretty.
Hi Steffanie and welcome to Susan's. Thank you for your introduction.