Hello everyone, I'm completely new here. My name is not PaulyD, but I figure it can be my new Alias here. My...*Boyfriend* introduced me to the site.
A little about myself, I'm 21 F, living at home with my parents and my boyfriend, who is in the process of transitioning(FTM). I am finally coming around to the idea that this is what he really needs to do, but its still not fully "ok" in my head ???. I have worries and hurdles to overcome with it, not to diminish or belittle the hurdles he has to overcome because I know his are much bigger..
I'm hoping to read other S.O stories and learn more about all this....Because it honestly just scares me. (Side note though, now that I have become somewhat comfortable with the idea of this, its weird when people call him her. Which just a couple weeks ago it was weird hearing someone call "her" him...I'm sorry this is confusing)
Background on me, I've been with my boyfriend just short of 2 years now, I'm a Junior in college, and I've never really known anything outside of school, and wont for a while because after Undergrad I wanna go into Law...
Okay pretty sure I've given myself away to him at this point, but I'm gonna stick with my Alias, because well...idk...
But uh...ya....I tend to write a lot and drag on a lot, so feel free to tell me when I do.
That's me
PaulyD...You can also call me LG
Great to meet you not PaulyD.
I'm pretty sure that after being on here for a bit and reading past and present posts, you'll understand loads and feel more confortable about dealing with things.
In a sec, a few admins are going to post something here. They are alwasy really helpful.
Welcome, PaulyD!
There are lots of wonderful SOs here that have shared their experiences with all of us. Hope to see you around the boards :)
~Beth
Hi PaulyD, :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 SO. :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 everyone so far, I tend to jump right in so I've posted a couple new topics :) and seen as he already knows you all might as well know too, my BF, is DavisJermaine86 on here..
I must say I love the Davis part, not to keen on the jermaine though...but hey this is my intro Hello new world!...
Welcome to Susan's, PaulyD (or LG :)).
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.
I would guess you have found the Significant Other section by now.
This is confusing. I sometimes think it is harder on those around us - like you - than those who are going through it. I am transitioning to become whole. It is something I am doing for myself so that I can become myself. But I am also dragging along all my friends and family and acquaintances whether they like it or not. ;) I hope you find answers and support here - that's why we're here.
Happy exploring. :icon_wave:
- Kate
not to be selfish....but i definitely see your point about it being harder on the S.O than the one transitioning