So, I probably should've started with the intro first.
I'm Amber, hopefully soon to be known to everyone as Jake.
I've struggled for while, sense I was little, with being uncomfortable with my body, and my gender.
I've tried easing my parents into it, by first telling them I'm attracted to females... haha, one of the hardest things I've ever done.
So far, I've actually told the full truth to four people.
My dad, therapist, psychologist, and my sister's stepmom.
My therapist, who's very cool, told me to check out some sites like this, maybe talk to other people who can relate to me.
I have a hard time talking about my emotions and things sometimes, and a lot of times I put stuff off as a joke, when I shouldn't.
It's kind of a defense mechanism, if you will.
I've read through some of the posts here, and I feel even smaller in comparison, like there's no way I'd be able to be that free and open with who I really am.
Anyways, I'm glad I found this, it seems like it could maybe really help.
You guys seem really awesome.
Hope to talk to some of you soon.
-Jake
Hi Jake!
welcome to Susans! We have people come to visit us from all over the world, expressing different points of view, and you are likely to find someone to help you along your way :) Here are some important links and things to ponder as you begin your journey here.
- 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/post links and photos) (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,114.0.html.)
- Age and the Forum (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,62197.msg405545.html#msg405545)
- Reputation rules (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,18960.0.html)
Welcome to your new home. We accept you whole heartedly
Cindy
Hello Jake,
The uncertainties you feel now and the anxiety are something almost all of us have dealt with in the beginning. Many different ways but usually you will find a method which works for you on any one of different issues.
Hi Jake, welcome in susans place, i'm newbie like u here :)
Hi Jake, :icon_wave:
Welcome to our little family. Over 8926 members. 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 brother. (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(
Quote from: LordKAT on December 16, 2013, 05:36:41 AM
Hello Jake,
The uncertainties you feel now and the anxiety are something almost all of us have dealt with in the beginning. Many different ways but usually you will find a method which works for you on any one of different issues.
Thanks <3
Quote from: Ms. OBrien CVT on December 16, 2013, 11:38:50 AM
Hi Jake, :icon_wave:
Welcome to our little family. Over 8926 members. 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 brother. (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(
Thanks for the warm welcome!
I feel even happier that I signed up here.
I'll be sure to post as often as I can <3
-Jake
Hi Jake, welcome to Susan's Place! I'm from Boston. See you around the site, hugs, Devlyn
Hi Jake and welcome to Susan's.
:)