<snerk> Yes, I do feel like one... at last.
I'm pleased to have found this forum -- it seems it's not easy to find forums where trans people (especially ftms) are actively posting. This feels like a great community, and I'm excited to join it.
I've just started my transition, sort of late in life. Long story short, I've been a life-long dyke, knowing perfectly well that I didn't identify as a woman but trying to live up to that whole feminist shtick about gender being socially constructed and women being able to be whoever they are. Spent decades constructing a life that would allow me to do that, and... it wasn't enough.
I feel pretty lucky -- there are great resources for trans people where I live, and coming out to my partner, friends, and family has been pretty smooth so far. I'm expecting some bumps on that road as I progress with transitioning (I'm about two months on T now, and it's just barely starting to have some effects), so the more support, the merrier.
Looking forward to connecting with some fine people here -- especially with older guys. It seems we're pretty thin on the ground...
A big warm welcome to the family Tysilio! It will not take you very long to find out this is a true family. We have our moments, but when someone needs help, everyone responds pretty well. Feel free to rant, vent, share good news (we like that a LOT), learn or just have some distracting fun and meet the rest of the family. Here is a BIG HUG :icon_hug: to welcome you and make you feel right at home! :)
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Thanks for the warm welcome, Jessica! I'd add that another thing I've noticed while lurking here is that your forums are super well moderated, and that makes a huge difference. I know first-hand how much work that is. ::)
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Yep, been there, done that.
Quote from: Tysilio on May 02, 2014, 09:59:04 PM
I've noticed while lurking here is that your forums are super well moderated, and that makes a huge difference. I know first-hand how much work that is. ::)
Thanks sweetie! It's not just a job, it's an adventure into insanity! ;D
QuoteIt's not just a job, it's an adventure into insanity! ;D
At least, in my experience, it's mostly one into other people's insanity... although not always. :eusa_wall:
Hi Tysilio :icon_wave: . Here's a big :icon_hug: for a new member of our large family!
Quote from: Jessica Merriman on May 02, 2014, 10:02:21 PM
Thanks sweetie! It's not just a job, it's an adventure into insanity! ;D
I second the notion there! :icon_yikes:
We have as similar story! And I'm an older guy, too.
Thanks, Gina -- it's great to find such a friendly bunch.
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Pleased to meet ya, Mac!
I dunno though, if that's you in the photo you look pretty darn young to me. :icon_mrgreen:
Awww shucks! But that's me and I am in my 40s. Yikes.
welcome to the family man, I might not be an older guy, but still a guy going through the same stuff lol hope you enjoy it here
Quote from: Tysilio on May 02, 2014, 08:58:19 PM
Long story short, I've been a life-long dyke, knowing perfectly well that I didn't identify as a woman but trying to live up to that whole feminist shtick about gender being socially constructed and women being able to be whoever they are. Spent decades constructing a life that would allow me to do that, and... it wasn't enough.
Lots you and I have in common with that. Welcome, I hope you find a home here.
Quote from: Ryan55welcome to the family man, I might not be an older guy, but still a guy going through the same stuff lol hope you enjoy it here
Quote from: GreeneyedrebelI hope you find a home here.
Thanks, guys. I'm going to enjoy finding a home here, I think. ;D
Didn't mean to be ageist about meeting older guys; there's definitely some sort of age/experience trading ratio around this transition stuff, and I'm pretty "young" when it comes to all this. (Not to mention that my "internal" age, how I feel inside, is, oh, about 37... and let's not even get into mental age. :icon_confused2:)
Hi Tysilio. I was glad to come across your post and the replies to it. I'm in a very similar situation. Although I'm new too (and haven't actually posted my intro yet) welcome.
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