As you all know, I'm having a rough time making the college transition.
I was on my school's website today and ran across a program called "Roadrunner Days." It's basically about 4 days of fun-filled campus activity just before classes start. I began looking at the "Schedule of Events." I wasn't very interested, but then something caught my eye. On August 26th, at 1:00 PM, there will be a gathering for the GLBT student community! It said "Click here to register." So, I'm all registered. I just hope many people attend.
Also, there is a group called the "Lambda Alliance" that exists on campus. I e-mailed them telling them my story and asking how to join. Hopefully, they write back soon. They host a gay pride week in October :)
This is just what I needed. Not only an event that would allow me to meet people, but one with people who will automatically accept me. I feel like my prayers have been answered. I'm a bit nervous though. Do ya'll think going to this meeting will help? What can I expect? Am I supposed to introduce myself as a gay FTM or a gay male? I think I would feel comfortable as "gay FTM" because I'm sure many FTMs will be there.
Let's hope this is as wonderful as I think it will be :)
Cool.
I'd say the question of how to introduce yourself rides on whether you want to be stealth or not.
Glad to hear you're feeling better about all this. :)
I'm starting my second semester of college tomorrow. I came out to my English instructor and I requested that she refer to me as "Dan." I haven't gotten a reply yet (I emailed her) but my dad is fairly certain that the instructors at this school will respect my gender identity. A recent statistic I've heard (given by the medical professionals in my area) estimate that there is around 1,000 transgendered people in Sonoma County.
There is a LGBT group on my campus. I am not sure if I will come out or go stealth. I will probably come out... then I can freely attend this group. As for a lot of FtMs being there, don't depend on that. I live in a highly populated trans area and our trans meeting had under a dozen people. Mostly FtM, but I think all of them were straight (except me). They had girlfriends.
When I introduced myself to Positive Images, I was completely honest. An FtM who's questioning his sexuality.