I joined Susan's in 2008 and helped people, made friends quite quickly because I'm a chatty girl. I also needed a lot of help.
Dennis was the Admin, a lovely man, he left and a controversial figure came in; Nero.
He had been banned and reformed and I loved him. He was a man who struggled but at least he fought his battles. Oh my goddess he fought his battles.
When he died I was asked to take over. If any of you can imagine a phone call at 7 am at the time of Nero's death from Susan asking saying. 'Can you run the site?' 'I'll give you 30 seconds'
I made a decision.
Since then I have worked with Sue, she has blossomed :-* and so has the site.
I have had staff that I trust with my life. I have made friends who I cherish as my sisters and brothers.
I have also been very ill.
I'm an odd person. I don't give in. My illness so I was told nearly killed me. I don't recall more than being comatose. But I'm back.
I'm weaker but I'm getting stronger. I don't post as much but partly because I get tired.
I started in the gym last week. I fight for my life and I shall fight for my beliefs.
I thing this site is a very good site.
I think the Forum Admin may be open to criticism particularly from her staff. But my I ask forgiveness for recovery from illness.
I think a lot of people think stuff is worth fighting for.
I think fighting for this site is one of them.
We have about $500 for this month.
I've made this plea so often. Can you support us? Can you support you?
Maybe you can think of supporting a gender diverse friend by supporting us.
I will continue to support the site because supporting transgender people is important to me.
Maybe you can as well?
Cindy
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Yes i believe the HUH feeling at 7 am :) Yes girl fight and win.
For the $$ part i wish i had :( We have sale tax of 21% brr, the even charge that on second hand things !
Transferring money from this side of the pond to yours is costly to,and many (me to) stop using paypall as the DEMAND you connect a bankaccount to it !
Lovable greetings BlonT
Everyone understands that not all members are in a position to help. I do hope everyone who can, will be pitching in. I am still amazed with how little Susan and her team manages to keep the site running. But I also understand that there are limitations - I have been in similar positions before and I had to "pull the plug" at some point. I am very worried that this might happen to this site and the great resources it does provide.
I really hope every member able to can support the site, ideally with a subscription. And again - we all understand not everyone can help.
I know the whole registered charity thing has been raised before. I'm totally happy to donate as I currently do. But if there were an official charity, I would be very happy to raise sponsorship when I run races etc... , and others might too. This would be far more than I can ever afford myself.