So I am new to the forum, yet I have been here for years. My story starts out like many but took an amazing twist about 5 years ago. After my 4th attempt to become another statistic, I decided that I needed an outlet and decided to go back to school. Once I enrolled if found the atmosphere to be conducive of growth and change where I meet some amazing teachers, an English teacher who encouraged me to write about my life and a psychology teacher who encouraged individuality. As I grew in our community college I found strength to continue on and become a better woman than I ever could be as a man. Being public in my small town has been difficult, yet I wouldn't trade it for the world. As I complete my last semester for a B.A. in psychology I decided that continuing to a masters would be more of a growing experience. The school I went to visit was amazing and I plan to go through all the steps to apply following a new passion in Counseling.
My wife has been a rock. She has issues with my situation as many S.O. can. But she is still beside me after 14 years and my 3 amazing girls are my world and biggest fans. :D
I was on low dose hormones for a year and now normal dose for 6 months. The changes are painfully slow some days, but alas I must enjoy the journey.
Hugs,
Alissa
Hi Alissa, welcome from Boston! You may be a contender for the Longest Lurker prize, whaddya got for a number? You're going to like things here on the inside better, you have my guarantee. See you around the site!
Hugs, Devlyn
Oh maybe been lurking for about 12 years... Glad I get a prize for something! I actually decided to join because I have watched the before and after for a long while. During this time I meet a friend on our connections site at work. Her name is Zoe... Long story short, we were messaging on FB and she sent me a pic... And she looked very, VERY familiar. As we talked I realized that I had followed her story on here and realized that as she was an inspiration to me, I could be an inspiration to another.
Thanks for the warm welcome!