Hello everyone! I just wanted to first say that I am extremely excited and grateful that a community such as this exists! I think it is such a beautiful thing that people with this particular commonality can talk openly and (hopefully) without harsh judgments from others!
Now to my "intro", firstly I use quotes way to much! But hopefully that won't be too off putting to you all! :D
My name is Piper, and I have in the past year finally came to terms with my ->-bleeped-<-. I don't really know yet where I stand exactly in the "gender binary", but I'm fairly certain I am a female. It almost makes me ill when someone calls me "sir" or anything indicative of male gender. In my childhood I would love to wear my sister's dresses and at the time I think I was just playing "dress up" but I never realized it could possibly be my gender identifying itself!
Apart from my being trans, I am an artist, and a big nerd! I love history, culture, music, and learning! I like to look through a positive glass at the world and see the beauty in everyone and everything! I don't see the need for unnecessary negativity!
I live in a small town in the southern U.S. so that's nice.. >_> haha! I am the only trans person here, I'm pretty sure.. It's comes with it's frustrations, especially since I couldn't even imagine trying to go out publicly as my true self, but I'm always looking to a better future!
I hope to have many wonderful conversations with all of you! :D
P.S. I wasn't sure how to find out, but I can't seem to edit my profile at all, and it's kind of bothering me! lol! Like adding a photo, my gender, etc? I've looked everywhere and perhaps I'm just missing something, so if anyone has any advice there I would love it! :)
Hi Piper,
Welcome honey. Read the ToS, no doubt Janet will post them too you as well. You cannot do anything to your avatar etc until 15 posts and we want them to be real posts :laugh: We are a very friendly world wide community, I'm in Adelaide, South Australia, so one of the few Mods awake this time of day/night. Pull up a chair pour yourself a glass and meet the boys and girls. The only freaky thing about this site is that we are totally normal people with totally normal issues.
Hugs
Cindy
Thank You Cindy for the intro. ;D
Hi Piper, :icon_wave:
Welcome to our little family. Over 5400 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.)
- Reputation Rules (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,18960.msg146855.html#msg146855)
- Age and the Forum (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,62197.msg405545.html#msg405545)
Hugs and Love,
Janet
Thank you for making me feel so welcome, Janet and Cindy! :D It's so kind of you! Awww! I'm so thrilled to have found this place! ^_^ and thank you for the information! I was really confused :icon_redface:.
Much love! :)
Hi Piper, welcome to our community! :D I hope you enjoy your stay here with us.
Welcome to Susan's, Piper!
This site is really great! I hope that you can find the answers you seek here. Don't be afraid to ask questions or throw your two cents in, it's always nice to have a fresh perspective. Everyone here is exceptionally kind and supportive.
I look forward to reading more from you!
Hugs,
Jacquelyn