Well, I have no idea where to start. I was in high school when I began to realize that something wasn't working for me. I had an interest in the cheerleaders but, not as most of the football players did, I wanted to be like them. I joined the pep club which was all female. First embarrasing moment, wearing a corsage for the homecoming parade, marching right along with all the other ladies. Of course, the hair, who didn't want a Farrah hair style back then (guess I am really dating myself now, lol). After the parade incident, I kept to myself, worked to show "how manly" I was. I believe my mother figured out I was trying out her clothes but not for a sex thing, I just liked the way I looked and felt. Then I did what typically happens, I denied that I even felt this way. I was given the false impression that cross dressers or trans-sexuals were really just gay. So, I buried my female feelings and moved on. I have struggled with my feelings for years, many years now, and have started exploring them yet, again recently. I realize that it still isn't about sexual tensions or gratification. It is about who I am. I, maybe mistakenly, feel that hormones and other treatments may be something that I can't do because of my age but, at least I am starting to accept who I am. My name, well funny thing that my mother told me once that had I been a girl at birth, this would have been my name. So why not use it for my female person? Well that is all for now. Feel free to drop me a line and I will be sure to read all there is here and get to know my new girlfriends.
Ginger
Welcome to Susan's. Ginger. :icon_flower:
There's a lot of good information and good people here. Each of our stories is unique but we have a lot in common. Settle in, pull up a keyboard, and explore.
Be sure to look under the Announcements heading. There you will find the rules we live by in this little world of ours: "Site Terms of Service and Rules to Live By", "Standard Terms and Definitions", and "Post Ranks". Look through the other stuff there, too.
Happy exploring. :icon_wave:
Oh, and I for one wouldn't worry about age. I started transition at age 65. I've had wonderful results and have never been happier. Good luck, Ginger, however you decide to proceed.
- Kate
Hi Ginger, :icon_wave:
Welcome to our little family. Over 4000 strong. That would be one heck of a family reunion.
Feel free to post your successes/failures, Hopes/dreams. Ask questions and seek answers. Give and receive advice.
But remember we are family here, your family now. And it is always nice to have another sister. :icon_hug:
And be sure to check out these links ( MUST READS )
- Site Terms of Service and rules to live by (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,2.0.html)
- Standard Terms and 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.)
Hugs and Love,
Janet
Thanks Kate and Janet, it feels really good to start opening up who I really am. I will read what others are doing and not doing as well as share my experiences along the way. I really am excited to start down this road that I have been avoiding for a long time.
Ginger