First off, thanks so much for this wonderful community. While deciphering exactly how at odds my body and mind are with one another, this forum and linked resources have been invaluable. And while ultimately it took the blessing of a caring and gifted therapist to help me tear down the wall of shame and denial, having a space of open discussion helped me through many questions and insecurities. So now this long time lurker is actually registered and ready to become an active part of this community. I will skip back story for now, and just say that things became very acute for me. With help and a growing awareness of self, I am now one week into HRT and en route to becoming an outward display of the woman I have made the mistake of forcing down inside of me. It is exciting. It is terrifying. I have a wife and two young daughters. All of it can be very overwhelming. But there came a point where I could not keep pulling away from the world and marking days on a calendar. I am brimming with questions about HRT, working through the outing process and so much more.
Anyway thanks again for the great space. I look forward to adding whatever I can and growing through an intense time of healing and metamorphosis.
Love to all!
Allison
Hi, Allison. Welcome :-)
My spouse is also in the early stages of transitioning. We have an 8-year-old son, and we're really interested in talking with other parents about how they are supporting their children. I hope you or your SO will get in touch to share experiences with us. Please email if you're interested in chatting.
Take care.
-- Peregrine.
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Hi Allison, welcome to Susan's Place! I live near Boston. How long did you spend lurking? I always ask. See you around the site, hugs, Devlyn
A big warm welcome! I started at 47 myself, so you are not alone. PM me anytime and I will help you if I can with questions, etc. Welcome again to the family, you will love it here. :)
Thank you for the warm welcome :) As for lurking, it has been here and there for a couple years now. My wife and I are still in pretty rocky space in terms of managing it all, but taking it a day at a time. Gonna be tons of ups and downs coming...so I am super thankful for friends I have made, and for support found here. Thanks again!
Glad to have you here, hon! Hugs, Devlyn
Thanks so much, Peregrine. Indeed, this issue weighs on me and I am grateful to connect with others going through it. I have sent an email your way :)
Quote from: Peregrine on December 06, 2013, 12:51:29 PM
Hi, Allison. Welcome :-)
My spouse is also in the early stages of transitioning. We have an 8-year-old son, and we're really interested in talking with other parents about how they are supporting their children. I hope you or your SO will get in touch to share experiences with us. Please email if you're interested in chatting.
Take care.
-- Peregrine.