Well, obviously I guess, I am new here, though not new to this world or a rookie in forums like this in other places. I hope you girls will be as nice as the people I have met elsewhere. ;)
In a nutshell (always thought that summed me up nicely), I am bio male, live in Michigan, long time closeted cross dresser coming slowly to terms (much more rapidly recently) with with where my dysphoria falls, and how poorly I have recognized it in the past, while also trying really hard to get myself comfortable in a newly granted freedom (granted by me, that is) to embrace who and what I am. ;)
Kept my activities and coping mechanisms under deep cover my entire life, sometimes even from myself (anyone else know how that is?) but no any longer.
61 years old, but everyone says I look much younger (ah, vanity), son in college and a daughter finishing High School. Recently let my wife know who she had been married to for the last 20 plus years.
Yeah... still working through that situation, but hopefully optimistic.
Not sure exactly where I am going on this train, but it seems to be picking up speed. A little frightened where it all may lead, but not going to get off...not this time.
Anyway, I hope to make some new friends... so... Hi... I'm Samantha :)
It's nice to meet you all.
Thanks for ...you know... thanks for just being here. ::)
Hugs
Samantha welcome to the forum.
There are a few of us more mature ladies here on the forum that knows what it is like trying to transition later in ones life.
I know anyone of us are willing to offer support the best we can.
Again Welcome
Isabell
Hi Samantha :icon_wave:
Welcome to Susan's :) Glad to have you here, join on in the fun
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V M
A big warm welcome to the family Samantha! This is one of the most special places I have ever found on the net. The other family members here are so patient, compassionate, friendly and always ready to answer questions no matter how many times they are asked. This is also a safe place for us thanks to the moderator staff who protect us from predators and keep peace in the family. Feel free to rant, vent, share good news, learn and have some fun along the way. Here is a BIG HUG ( :icon_hug:) to welcome you and begin your journey with us off right! :)
Thanks, girls! I feel at home already! ;D
Pleased to meet you Samantha. I hope to get to know you better. :)
Hi Samantha, just wanted to give a big warm (or cold and snowy) welcome to my fellow Michigander! (if thats the word lol)
-Kelly
Never been sure, Kelly, but I always liked "michiganian" since it sounds a little like "alien" to me. LOL. I always suspected there had to be something strange about those of us that choose to live in this snowy clime (especially in years like this one!) LOL
Lol, I didn't choose it, just was born here. After I finish school, if that ever is, I want to look for work down south somewheres warm, I can't stand this snowy, cold, crappy weather for half the year no mores.