First, Susan's Place is an awesome site! I have learned so much here, from the community comments and links to info. I plan to become a paying member after I pay off some debt. I'm a late bloomer. I lived most of my life confused, not sure of the "me" inside. I felt too feminine to be the male I was expected to be, and acting male has became more and more uncomfortable. My first clue of something special hiding inside came at 7. I wore a dress for Halloween and loved it!!! I felt so happy. And when others told me I'd make a "good girl" I was even happier. I've remembered this vivid event throughout my entire life and can still visualize myself, boy in dress, moving through the dark street to collect candy. Skip 50+ years and here I am, my life altered once again by wearing a dress I bought impulsively, after deciding not to get a tattoo to express my feminine side. (No tattoo yet.) The dress is pink with lace and has become my favorite article of clothing. That dress led to more dresses and other things, and the woman in me rose to the surface. She often catches me off guard and brings tears to my eyes. Many hours/days she takes over I feel I'm in her sacred space. I've learned to love this space and feel frustrated when I have to leave it to enter the world outside my home. I've been seeing a therapist for 2 months and feel I'm moving towards transition. I've spent many many hours reading about it and know it's what I want. I also know I can't go back to where I was two months ago. This new place feels too "right."
Hi Lindy Lou,
You may be late to the party but now that you're here it's only just begun. I also arrived late-ish at 36 years old i have rediscovered who i am, and am loving every minute of just being me.
Welcome to Susan's Place, I would enjoy hearing more about your journey.
Chloe
Welcome Lindy Lou.
I'm 61 and still haven't permanently transitioned, although when I was younger I sometimes spent weeks at a time in a dress while house sitting, and was sometimes confident enough to venture out. I have also decided to gradually transition. Life is too short to do otherwise.
Hi Lindy Lou :icon_wave:
Welcome to Susan's Place :) Glad to have you here, join on in the fun
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Quote from: Chloe2017 on November 01, 2017, 02:37:27 PM
Hi Lindy Lou,
You may be late to the party but now that you're here it's only just begun. I also arrived late-ish at 36 years old i have rediscovered who i am, and am loving every minute of just being me.
Welcome to Susan's Place, I would enjoy hearing more about your journey.
Chloe
Thanks Chloe. I'm sure there's much more to come. I've waited so long and the journey gets more interesting/exciting by the day. I write this while wearing my new fleece pink pajama bottoms which keep me nice and warm. It's one of the small joys in life :)
Quote from: MaryT on November 01, 2017, 02:56:55 PM
Welcome Lindy Lou.
I'm 61 and still haven't permanently transitioned, although when I was younger I sometimes spent weeks at a time in a dress while house sitting, and was sometimes confident enough to venture out. I have also decided to gradually transition. Life is too short to do otherwise.
MaryT, it's so nice to hear from someone who's at the same stage in life. These decisions seem to be more complex when we have so much life behind us. Initially I was very eager to get the transition behind me and begin living as the person waiting inside. Now, the process has become more measured. I'm still moving forward but with baby steps instead of foolhardy leaps. And I agree, life is too short. No time to waste.