Susan's Place Transgender Resources

It's been awhile, hasn't it? I hope to be more active now, however!

I originally joined uncertain of my gender identity. I now know I identify as male. Even so, I don't feel entirely ready to start T. I already pass fairly well, minus my short stature and voice. I already have a beard from PCOS, and part of me isn't even sure I want to change that much...and yet, when I think about the fact that T would essentially make me PHYSICALLY male, then I do want to go on T...but there are complications. Firstly, I have to stay on birth control for now, due to bleeding out issues otherwise. I so badly want top surgery, but I know many insurances do not cover it. :(

All that said, I'm FTM, 29 years old, and mostly bi/pansexual with some aro/ace tendencies. I like a lot of celebrities, mostly older ones like Cher and Stevie Nicks. I struggle with mental health issues, and am working on applying for SSI. This is part of the transition delay as well. I live in the Chicago area.

That's all for now! Sorry for the disorganized nature of this post. I haven't been feeling well for weeks (out of it, brainfogged, and very badly tired). I have no idea why.

Quote from: GlassUnicorn on December 19, 2018, 12:35:13 PM
It's been awhile, hasn't it? I hope to be more active now, however!

I originally joined uncertain of my gender identity. I now know I identify as male. Even so, I don't feel entirely ready to start T. I already pass fairly well, minus my short stature and voice. I already have a beard from PCOS, and part of me isn't even sure I want to change that much...and yet, when I think about the fact that T would essentially make me PHYSICALLY male, then I do want to go on T...but there are complications. Firstly, I have to stay on birth control for now, due to bleeding out issues otherwise. I so badly want top surgery, but I know many insurances do not cover it. :(

All that said, I'm FTM, 29 years old, and mostly bi/pansexual with some aro/ace tendencies. I like a lot of celebrities, mostly older ones like Cher and Stevie Nicks. I struggle with mental health issues, and am working on applying for SSI. This is part of the transition delay as well. I live in the Chicago area.

That's all for now! Sorry for the disorganized nature of this post. I haven't been feeling well for weeks (out of it, brainfogged, and very badly tired). I have no idea why.

I just wanted to be one of the first to say welcome back Max and it's good to have you back

If you can't accept yourself,  how can you expect others to accept you?

Quote from: Arianna Valentine on December 19, 2018, 12:57:50 PM
I just wanted to be one of the first to say welcome back Max and it's good to have you back

Thanks for the welcome!

QuoteIf you can't accept yourself,  how can you expect others to accept you?

I'm a tad confused what this sentence is in response to?

Welcome back Max!
I'm sorry you haven't been feeling well, I haven't either, but I'm very happy you have decided to post more frequently.

Hugs and smiles, Jessica

Quote from: GlassUnicorn on December 19, 2018, 01:01:17 PM
Thanks for the welcome!


I'm a tad confused what this sentence is in response to?

That is my signature actually it's not towards anybody in particular I put that in hopes that we can all learn to accept ourselves

If you can't accept yourself,  how can you expect others to accept you?

Quote from: GlassUnicorn on December 19, 2018, 12:35:13 PM
It's been awhile, hasn't it? I hope to be more active now, however!

I originally joined uncertain of my gender identity. I now know I identify as male. Even so, I don't feel entirely ready to start T. I already pass fairly well, minus my short stature and voice. I already have a beard from PCOS, and part of me isn't even sure I want to change that much...and yet, when I think about the fact that T would essentially make me PHYSICALLY male, then I do want to go on T...but there are complications. Firstly, I have to stay on birth control for now, due to bleeding out issues otherwise. I so badly want top surgery, but I know many insurances do not cover it. :(

All that said, I'm FTM, 29 years old, and mostly bi/pansexual with some aro/ace tendencies. I like a lot of celebrities, mostly older ones like Cher and Stevie Nicks. I struggle with mental health issues, and am working on applying for SSI. This is part of the transition delay as well. I live in the Chicago area.

That's all for now! Sorry for the disorganized nature of this post. I haven't been feeling well for weeks (out of it, brainfogged, and very badly tired). I have no idea why.

@GlassUnicorn
Dear Max:
     I am so happy to read your re-introduction post.   I am aware that when you first joined Susan's Place and the Forums over 2 years ago back on October 03, 2016 that our lovely member @LizK welcomed you.... then a year later on September 30, 2017 our beautiful member  @V M welcomed you again when you came back.   Both times you were given important and informational LINKS regarding how to best utilize the Forums and be aware of the Terms of Service....   I am certain that you have read them by now.

     I see that you have just become active again and you are "back" ... hopefully to stay.
I am most pleased that you had decided to get involved again in the Susan's Place site and the Forums.

    This is the right place for you to be to find out what others may have to say that may have been in your circumstances and with your questions and concerns.
    There are a lot of members here that will be able to identify with your situation as you continue to feel free to share it.

    I also want to warmly RE-WELCOME you to Susan's Place. 
You will continue to find this a safe and friendly place to share with others and to read about others similar trials, tribulations, and successes.

    As you are certainly aware by now you can share with others and involve yourself with some give and take with other like-minded 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. ....
     ***There is a very good chance that you might find that you will make some new like-minded friends here. 

    Please come back in and continue to be involved at your own pace.
   
    For your convenience I have posted below information and important LINKS, some of those were in your previous Welcome Messages..   You will find information about the site that will help you navigate around and best utilize the features here.   
Please look closely at the LINKS in RED, answers are there to many questions that new members ask.

Again, Welcome back to Susan's Place.
Danielle

Here are some links to the site rules and stuff that all new members should be familiar with:
 

Site Terms of Service & Rules to Live By (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,2.0.html)	Standard Terms & Definitions (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,54369.0.html)	Post Ranks (including when you can upload an avatar) (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,114.0.html.)	Cautionary Note (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,82221.0.html)
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Quote from: Jessica on December 19, 2018, 01:08:17 PM
Welcome back Max!
I'm sorry you haven't been feeling well, I haven't either, but I'm very happy you have decided to post more frequently.

Hugs and smiles, Jessica

Aww. Sorry you feel bad too. Sending hugs!

Quote from: Arianna Valentine on December 19, 2018, 01:11:23 PM
That is my signature actually it's not towards anybody in particular I put that in hopes that we can all learn to accept ourselves

Oh, no problem! I just wasn't sure if that was a signature or written. Haha.

Also, thanks for the welcome, Alaskan Danielle! Sorry for my sporadic activity!

Quote from: GlassUnicorn on December 19, 2018, 01:42:48 PM
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Also, thanks for the welcome, Alaskan Danielle! Sorry for my sporadic activity!

@GlassUnicorn
Dear Max
.... no apology needed, don't be sorry for you sporadic activity...
You should only be involved here on the forums as much as you feel comfortable doing.

Best wishes to you, and I will be looking for more of your postings around the forums.
Danielle

Hi Max  :icon_wave:

Welcome back to Susan's Place  :)  Glad to have you here again, join on in the fun

Hugs

V M