Hey all!
After lurking around for a short period of time, I finally decided to show up, register, and participate.
I'm in my early 30's, and was born male. Although I currently present as a male full-time, I've come to terms with being transgender sometime around the beginning of this year.
I've struggled with feelings of conflict, confusion, and internal strife ever since my early teens, yet have always tried to suppress any notions that I may be transgender. I carried a lot of shame, guilt, fear, and worry over the years, hoping that it may be just a phase that would subside over time. It never did.
Something inside me just clicked around the beginning of this year. I told myself that it was time to stop punishing myself and being ashamed of myself. In my heart, I knew I've wanted to be female for a very long time, and I finally began to not only accept, but appreciate myself for who I am.
Currently, I've been keeping everything under wraps and taking baby steps while slowly coming out to individuals I know in person, one at a time. I've also been seeing a licensed gender therapist since February to get more off my chest, gain further insight, and see which steps I can take when the time is right for me to take them. I won't likely be starting HRT for at least another few years, due to some financial debts and other related issues I have to settle. That said, as each day passes, I feel like I'm a lot closer to where I want to be inside than I ever would have imagined before.
Hey welcome hugs.
Hi Gyps :icon_wave:
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Hy Gpys, welcome to Susan's. Congrats on starting to take baby steps including seeing a gender therapist. I can totally relate to that having to wait on things do to money. I look forward to seeing you around the forums. Good luck and Hugs
Mariah
Thank you all! :)
Hi Gyps, Welcome to Susan's
Lovely to have you join us... after a short "lurking" period ;)
Seems a solid plan for you and you'll get all the support and guidance you may need here.
Good luck on your journey and look forward to catching you about the forum's..
L Katy :-*