Hey there all,
I'm new and whatnot so I figured that I'd start out with the default 'who is this person?' post.
My name is Victoria Mitchell. I'm a 30-year old pre-op trans woman seeking GRS and FFS.
A short version of my story is the typical "always different, always knew in the back of the head, starts and stops" transition build up tale. There's tons of drama and identity mess in there to pad out the story into what we've come to know in the trans community oh-so-well so I'll simply spare you all that noise.
I've been transitioning since July last year and have been WPATH 'full-time' since... umm... well... August. That happened really fast but work needed to get done and it wasn't an option for me to present male anymore so, that was that. HRT starts in two weeks (just getting around to finishing up with reproductive banking) and I'm looking forward to it SO MUCH I COULD SCREAM. I've got a beautiful partner who took the GID issue in stride and we plan on staying together for good (though we're aware of HRT risks there for that possibility.) Other than that, I'm just your typical software developer geek-girl who still likes anime too much and visits her lovely daughter as often as she can.
Life is good. Some days are harder than others. Some days are too easy for words.
I come here looking to find a place where I can discuss things that matter to me but can't get resolved in support groups (most girls there are somewhat less, um, relatable to me than I find all that useful.) I've lurked for a while here and everyone seems both amazingly kind as well as knowledgeable, so I've come looking for a place in the conversation.
I'll do the rest of the pic posting and whatnot here soon but I wanted to put this out before I start asking questions or commenting all over someone's posts.
- tori
P.S. - I tend to be wordy. Apologies in advance for all the essays that I'm sure that I'll be writing as replies to posts.
from one geek girl to another, welcome! :icon_wave:
Welcome Victoria. It is nice to have another sister. Make sure you check out the sites rules and policies other than that I welcome you to Susans.
Hi, I write software too ;) Welcome!
Hi Victoria :)
Welcome to Susan's ;D
Hi Victoria, :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
Welcome to Susan's, Tori.
I'm a retired systems analyst. There seem to be a lot of us around here, but we can always use another. :icon_flower:
I go to a support group when I can get there, but I've found some good friends here who have given me the understanding I needed (and continue to need). Pull up a keyboard and jump in. ;)
- Kate