Just joined the forum, and glad to have found it. :)
I'm Kendrik. I'm from Northern NJ and 34 years old. My story about realizing I'm a transman is long and complicated, but the short and simple version is that, after a few years of gaslighting-induced denial, I came out to my girlfriend about two years ago. (Not the one who gaslit me) She's super supportive, for which I am very grateful.
I haven't started medical transition yet, partially because all my doctors are through a Catholic hospital that has a history of rejecting treatment for trans patients. They got sued a few years ago, though, so they may have lightened up. I'll find out in a week or two. Fingers crossed. If everything goes well, I'm hoping to start T via gel form no later than the end of the year, and hopefully much sooner. Top surgery is also high on the list. I've already started the process of living and presenting male 24/7 (or as close to that as possible), so I figure I'm a step ahead of some who are just starting the transition journey.
Anyway, those are the basics, at least as far as my life as a transguy. Totally open to questions and conversations. Glad to be here and hoping to learn a lot.
Welcome. I hope all goes well with getting started.
Hello friend. Welcome to the party! I hope everything goes well with the doctors... if not you could try a different doctor's office.
Hi Kendrik, I hope that everything works out as you hope.
Hi Kendrick :icon_wave:
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V M
@KendrikDmer Hello Kendrik,
Thank you for introducing yourself. Please know that I am not trying to hijack your thread but first things first.
I see that you are new here and may have questions and concerns, this is the right place for you to be to find out what others have done that may have been in your situation.
Be aware that there are lots of members here that can identify with what you brought up in your introduction posting.
I see that our member @V M has already sent you an official welcome message but please allow me to also WELCOME you to Susan's Place. You will find this a safe and friendly place to share with others and to read about others similar trials, tribulations, and successes.
It is nice that you have signed up so you can share with others and involve yourself with some give and take with other members.
When frustrated or if you have successes you can share it here if you wish and receive support from others and offer support to others. ....
***It's a very good chance that you might find that you will make some new friends here.
Please come in and get involved at your own pace.
Be sure to look at the Links that @V M posted below her welcome message, there is information about the site that will help you navigate around and best utilize the features here.
Pay special attention to the LINKS IN RED...
...answers to questions that many new members have can be found there.
Again, Welcome.
Danielle