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Community Conversation => Transsexual talk => Male to female transsexual talk (MTF) => Topic started by: anjaq on January 02, 2014, 06:42:35 PM

Title: 10 things I wished I had known before transitioning
Post by: anjaq on January 02, 2014, 06:42:35 PM
I found this article quite interesting and indeed they are good tips:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/annika-penelope/10-things-i-wish-id-known-when-i-started-my-transition_b_2698504.html

enjoy!
Title: Re: 10 things I wished I had known before transitioning
Post by: Jessica Merriman on January 02, 2014, 06:49:43 PM
Thank you VERY much for this story. It is spot on and should be read by ALL prospective transitioners. Well done!  :)
Title: Re: 10 things I wished I had known before transitioning
Post by: stephaniec on January 02, 2014, 06:59:27 PM
yes, very enjoyable
Title: Re: 10 things I wished I had known before transitioning
Post by: Katie on January 02, 2014, 07:08:58 PM
Ah yes she said what I have been saying. You have to do your own thing and not live to others expectations. Surprise.
Title: Re: 10 things I wished I had known before transitioning
Post by: Ms Grace on January 02, 2014, 07:25:00 PM
Yep, great article.
Title: 10 things I wished I had known before transitioning
Post by: Zumbagirl on January 02, 2014, 07:27:53 PM
I liked the thought ....cultivate other interests. This is especially true once the tornado dies down and the transition is over. It was very time and resource consuming when I was doing it, and once its done I needed to figure out what things I liked.

It's one reason why I am taking the day off from work tomorrow just so I can take my huskies out for a day of dog sledding. They love it more than I do. I never would have thought of doing this in my previous life.
Title: Re: 10 things I wished I had known before transitioning
Post by: Rachel85 on January 02, 2014, 08:00:16 PM
Great article! I remember reading it in Autostraddle about 6 months ago and made myself take other interests and focus more on those I have. Fitting everything in to life isn't easy but I recommend that one piece of advice, I've seen many ladies and gentleman say the same thing.

Ty anjaq!
Title: Re: 10 things I wished I had known before transitioning
Post by: TessaMarie on January 02, 2014, 10:18:29 PM
Thanks for reminding me of this Rachel  :)

I bookmarked it this time. 

I found the rereading useful, even though I am still presenting as male (or maybe because of that).
Title: Re: 10 things I wished I had known before transitioning
Post by: BunnyBee on January 02, 2014, 10:25:28 PM
I agree with most of it.  Nice article!
Title: Re: 10 things I wished I had known before transitioning
Post by: Emily.T on January 03, 2014, 05:58:57 AM
Great article it covered some good points
Title: Re: 10 things I wished I had known before transitioning
Post by: JenSquid on January 03, 2014, 06:28:12 AM
That was a good read. Thank you for sharing that.