Hello! I figure I should introduce myself a little since I will be hanging around here now.
I'm a 25'ish young person who recently decided for sure about MTF transition. I realized when I was about 10 that I felt differently than other boys and since then have been waffling back and forth on where to place myself. I did a little dressing in secret around middle school, then suppressed it all throughout high school. I finally ended up giving up on suppressing it in college because I was getting to be very suicidal, then I managed to scrounge up enough cash for 3 months of hormones to try. At that point, I realized transition is definitely what I want. Once I ran out of hormones, I did the whole "self reflection off of hormones thing" and tried out having a girlfriend just to be sure (which didn't work out). Once I got my job, I began saving money like crazy, and I think I'm finally at the point 2 years later where I'm comfortable enough financially to start again. And so it begins...
But anyway! Aside from that overly general history, I'm a pretty shy person who likes bad puns and fantasy novels. I don't know how much I'll be posting, but I'm out here :)
Hi Kieri, welcome!
I can see some of my life in your introduction as I'm sure others do as well.
Welcome to Susan's, Kieri.
I wish you luck in your quest. I hope in your financial plans you have allowed for some counseling and hormones under a physician's supervision. Yeah, you can take some pills, but this is a difficult, complicated process. I don't want to discourage you - I really wish you well - but I really believe this isn't a DIY project.
Look around. There are plenty of folks like you here (plus some who are *ahem* considerably older ;)).
Good luck!
- Kate
Hi Kieri
Welcome honey. As Kate said be very careful with the self medication. I sort of remember being 25, I think :'(
Have fun and don't be shy here
Hugs
Cindy
Hi Kieri, :icon_wave:
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Blessed Be.
Janet
Hi! Welcome to Susan's! :D
Hi Kieri and welcome to the forum.
Gennee
:)