I just wanted to say hello to everyone! I've just registered but I have been around a long time.

I am 25y/o and I'm a male-to-Female transsexual.
When I was a child I was always very jealous of my sisters (still am...), but didn't know why I felt this way. I borrowed their clothes in secret and I hung out with them and their friends as much as I possibly could. Later in my teens I became very depressed and it seemed to never go away. When I was older I started abusing drugs and suffered for years with depression and anxiety, I guess I was stubborn. When I finally came out to myself it was kind of earth-shaking and emotionally hard yet the best thing I have ever done in my life.
Now here I am. In less than a week I'm starting my HRT. Lately I've been almost dying from anticipation every day!

I appreciate this site so much, it has been so helpful to me!

Hugs 

A very warm and sunny southern California welcome to you, Anna.  Glad you found us.


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You will find that trying to cope with undiagnosed dyphoria is a very common cause of depression in our community.

Hi Anna,A warm welcome from the midwest.Hugs,Rachael.

Ollo Anna. It saddens me to hear you have battled with depression and anxiety and turned to abusing drugs. I am so happy to know that now you have came out to yourself and will be starting HRT very soon. I'm sure you are super stoked! =D

Hi Anna,

Welcome to our little family. Over 7069. 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.


Janet  )O(