Hi,
I don't know if this is the right section or not, but I'm Danielle. I'm 30 and turn 31 in a few weeks. I live as a guy pretty much all my time, but I do crossdress from time to time. Lately I've been thinking more and more what it would like to be a woman. How do I go about transitioning. People have told me that I'd look great if I went on HRT but Im scared about making such a huge change in my life. Can someone help me!

Quote from: cutiepiedanielle on July 21, 2013, 01:14:42 PM
Hi,
I don't know if this is the right section or not, but I'm Danielle. I'm 30 and turn 31 in a few weeks. I live as a guy pretty much all my time, but I do crossdress from time to time. Lately I've been thinking more and more what it would like to be a woman. How do I go about transitioning. People have told me that I'd look great if I went on HRT but Im scared about making such a huge change in my life. Can someone help me!

Hi Danielle,
        Your best bet would be to read through a load of MtF forum threads, there's nothing we might say that hasn't been said a hundred times. Next if you are seriously considering it would be to find a gender counselor and make an appointment. On any of the forum threads you might find something that piques your curiosity and ask some specific questions. You can count on geting a lot of input and helpful advice here at Susan's. Welcome to the club!

Hi Cutie Pie Danielle,

Welcome to Susan's.  The world is your oyster and there are so many discussions here about that great personal debate.  I am not old here yet but we do frequently hear about that sort of "thinking"  I am particularly pleased by Susan's capable, competent and on the ball moderators who also seem to have fun along the way.   No doubt you will be referred to numerous resources, discussion threads and ways to handle those huge and scary "changes."   Fear and repression dominated my gender identity too long and we often hear that some of our biggest regrets are not starting sooner.  I encourage you to keep an open mind regarding results and expectations, be patient with yourself and enjoy the journey.

Hi Danielle,

Welcome to our little family. Over 12130 . That would be one heck of a family reunion.

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Janet  )O(

The hard part isn't usually transition as in medical but in social aspects. What will the people around you think and how will you deal with it. These issues often need a confidant to help you sort out. A gender therapist can be truly useful for that.

Awww thanks girls And I couldn't agree more, socially will definitely be the hardest part if I transition. People know me as a "macho" male. I'm good at sports, work a pretty active job and have dated many beautiful women, who I honestly wish I was wearing their clothes or shoes rather than them :p

Plus who knows how the heck my family and friends will react. My mom is aware that I crossdress because she came across stuff in the past, but probably doesn't know how deep it goes. I've been dressing for several years, have my own stash of heels and dresses and even in the past year, started dressing with other tg and crossdressers and experimented with men and tgirls so I don't think this is leaving anytime soon though I sometimes wish it would so things would be much easier!

QuoteAwww thanks girls

Not in this lifetime. Or else I'm ignored I guess.  That is what happens when I sneak a peek into the girls side of the forums.

Quote from: LordKAT on July 21, 2013, 04:48:00 PM

Not in this lifetime. Or else I'm ignored I guess.  That is what happens when I sneak a peek into the girls side of the forums.

Hey, dude, be easier on newbies

All in good humor. I realize that being sneaky can confuse people.

We have much in common with our transitioning brothers & sisters and I find it refreshing to be reminded of and educated about our shared experiences.  LordKat are we talking sneaky or stealthy too?

Quote from: cutiepiedanielle on July 21, 2013, 04:44:19 PM
... I don't think this is leaving anytime soon though I sometimes wish it would so things would be much easier!

Over 50 years of hoping "it" to leave. One thing for sure, taking on the T Beast means your life will never be boring 

Do keep in mind that being TG covers a broad spectrum between cis and TS which leaves plenty of room for experimentation to perhaps finding a happy medium, balancing your other life needs. Transitioning is a BIG step. There are no do-overs once you start dropping the T-Bomb on family and friends. It is a step that should take a lot of thought and consideration to make.

If possible, I recommend finding a TG support group. Perhaps one that leans more towards the TS end so you can gain some insight in the realities and alternate options. 

Quote from: Tessa James on July 21, 2013, 05:39:56 PM
We have much in common with our transitioning brothers & sisters and I find it refreshing to be reminded of and educated about our shared experiences.  LordKat are we talking sneaky or stealthy too?

Sneaky as in sneaking into the girls forums.