Hello all!
I'm new here and thought I would introduce myself.
I'm a 47 year old FTM living in Oregon. Started my medical transition in October. So far I'm loving the changes!
I've known most of my life that I felt like a man, it started at 5 years of age (OK boy back then is how I felt) and has never gone away. I've looked into transitioning several times through the years and between career and family (plus all the requirements to change legal documents) I just thought it would not work at the time. I had almost given up when someone posted an article about transgendered people basically bashing them for not embracing their femininity or trying to steal it when they didn't deserve it. Really pissed me off, but it got me looking again (not to mention I gave a nasty comment back)! So seeing that time has changed many things and career is gone from a back injury, I finally made that leap with a very supportive partner.
I look forward to posting and getting to know everyone a little better.
A big warm welcome to the family! We are a one stop location for almost any information you will ever need for this journey. You get good advice, personal experience and fun as well. The support, caring and compassion here is like no where else, so jump right in and let us get to know you better. :)
merry Christmas and Welcome to Susan's.
Hi Shane :icon_wave:
Welcome to Susan's :) Glad to have you here
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V M
Hi Shane and welcome to our family here at Susan's.
Really glad that you had the courage to move forward with your life and your journey and to take charge and to do what is best for you! :) I'm sure that in no time you'll get to know a lot of your new family membrs. :)
Hi Shane !!! Welcome in family :)
Hi Shane, :icon_wave:
Welcome to our little family. Over 9055 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(
Hi Shane and welcome to Susan's. Congratulations on beginning your transition.
:)
Hi Shane, welcome to Susan's Place! I'm up near Boston. Get busy posting and I'll see you around the site, hugs, Devlyn