So maybe this should have been my first post, but I found this place late and ah, heck. Still, second post isn't so bad - I'll just go ahead.
I've dabbled in forums before, but this is really the first time I've looked for one out of a genuine need to know that there are people out there who understand certain things. I'm glad this place exists, and I'm glad that I can be a part of it. I realised I felt different to other girls in terms of gender when I was about sixteen. Suddenly, the boyish persona I wished I had became something I was truly missing, and the jokes about male traits that I wanted...weren't jokes anymore. I suppose we all get a bit taken in by wishful thinking at some point in our lives; I certainly did. Being able to stave off the discomfort and the dissonance with your own body, in the belief that when you get older something will change.
Eventually, you understand that it's something that you're stuck with, unless you work to change it yourself. It took me a while to come to terms with my own gender dysphoria, and no one in my family or friendship group are aware of it. Though I intend to change that, I'm one of those people that get crippled with fear at the thought of people misunderstanding or not understanding, and passing me off as some sort of pretender. Granted, I'm not the picture of masculinity (so I see why it would be hard for some people to grasp), but I do hope that I can build enough confidence on here to defend myself when the time comes!
Regards from a professional doubter,
Lori
A big warm welcome to the family! That's right, you have been adopted. That is what we have here, a family who takes care of each other through all the tough times. You will find all you need to start and complete your journey here. Relax, dig in and let us get to know you a lot better. You ever need anything just PM. Feel free to ask or talk about anything. What might be strange out in the world is standard operating procedure here! ;D Here is a BIG HUG ( :icon_hug:) to start you out right! :)
Hi Lori, Welcome to Susan's.
I got to ask, fish?
Anyway I'm glad you found us.
Thank you awfully! There is nothing better than a warm welcome.
As for fish, well, I honestly just really like them. Not to eat though! *flourishes vegetarian banner* Just to look at and admire from afar. ;D
Hello Lori, welcome to Susan's Place. I hope you find what you need here. :)
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A warm southern California welcome to you lorifish. :)
We have a very wide, diverse, variety of persons here, under the transgender umbrella. And more than a few veggies too!
Now that is comforting - veggies assemble!
Big furry vegetarian here. I also like fish, in a tank or aquarium.
Hiya there! A new person! I'm brand new myself. Pleasure to meet ya.
Hello.
I also really like fish. And other sea life.
Not a vegetarian, though.
Hello from Texas! Fellow vegetarian here too :D
Hope you enjoy it here :)
Jensquid, Lorifish... I'm seeing a pattern here, haha. Woop, vegetarian buddies! Hi guys!
Also, fish buddies ^.^ I'm sensing the beginning of some epic friendships. *stares intently into the distant horizon* Friendships that involve frequent fish gazing and vegetable binging. Yay!
Fish gazing with belly rubz?
Would that be belly rubs for the fish or the gazers? Either one seems a worthy substitute.
Quote from: Lorifish on January 07, 2014, 05:46:03 PM
Would that be belly rubs for the fish or the gazers? Either one seems a worthy substitute.
Gazers, fish can rub their own bellies.
Fish buddies! Wooo! ^__^
Now we need some crustaceans.
Even one that is "torpedee proof"? as Crusty says in The Incredible Mr.Limpet
Something Fishy is going on here! :P
Well, most trans have chips on our shoulders... so hey, fish and chips.
Hey Lori! Welcome to our fishbowl.
Hi Lori and welcome to Susan's.
:)