Hi there!
I'm a 30 year old individual from the UK. I was assigned female at birth, I felt like a boy growing up, then my body went all meh and started bleeding and fat building in places I didn't like. Due to bullying (in retrospect, specifically transphobic, though I never knew what trans was at the time), I grew my hair and have tried to perform the gender roles society expects of me.
So I'm kind of here because for the first time in my life, I actually feel brave enough to be me. I'm in a queer friendly environment more and I embraced a non-binary identity a couple of years ago and have recently started being open about it and taking steps to become more androgynous. I am considering going to gender clinics, as I'm starting to realise how much my body and gender issues have affected things like my ability to be intimate with people (though I may also have aspergers syndrome according to medical professionals), I find binding helps reduce the icky feelings I get about my chest, though I'm a bit scared to consider testosterone...
I just know I'm not a woman and am maybe in between and I feel comfortable with neutral pronouns. I find feelings hard to articulate about the whole thing, but a huge weight off my shoulders now things are becoming clearer and now I'm researching options.
Um other stuff... I like cooking, reading, DIY events, I love animals and have an interest in gender, borders and politics. I live in the north of the UK and study and work. I'm here to meet other people and to learn tips to help make life a little easier.
Hello people. Hope you're all well.
Welcome to Susan's :) you're not alone in being from the UK.
I'm sure you'll be able to find friendship and advice here, I did :laugh:
If you have any questions then don't feel afraid to ask them here.
In the meantime here are some links you may find helpful
- Site Terms of Service and rules to live by (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,2.0.html)
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- Post Ranks ( including when you can upload an avatar) (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,114.0.html.)
- Age and the Forum (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,62197.msg405545.html#msg405545)
- Reputation rules (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,18960.0.html)
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A big warm welcome to the family! :)
Welcome Peacebone to Susan's
Lots of information to be had along with support.
It is ok to be ones self. Despite what society says.
Hugs
Hello from a Blackpool girl
Hi Peacebone and welcome to Susan's. 'm happy :) that you are becoming comfortable with yourself. We discover many things about ourselves when we transition. I have and am still discovering new things about myself. Enjoy the ride andcherish the precious and joyous feelings you may have.
:)
*offers tea and lots of biscuits (I'm not a stereotype at all)* Hello there fellow new UK person, I hope you have a truly fantastic time here, find the resources immensely helpful, and enjoy engaging with other people. Above all, I hope your personal journey of introspection leads to as much happiness as possible.
I also hope the weather in your part of the UK hasn't been as ridiculous as it has been in Manchester lately, far too warm for me!
Wishing you well.