The title should make you feel a little sad . But no theres got to be other gals in middle of USA . lets say road trip to places like Saint Louis or Kansas City or??I am not for or against religion but if your not on their page its not fun or right ... Whats a good way to just find other gals with out making anybody feel like there on radar. I know its hard to let your guard down these days but where just good people looking for friendship in this thing called life. Any text, talk or just hello would be nice .Thanks AKA Sara

Greeting from central Oklahoma! I know exactly what you face where we live. PM anytime!

I live in a small city in North Carolina...in the heart of Southern Baptist country and the bible belt.  I grew up here and even though I've kept a low profile all my life and don't know that many people, I do encounter people that knew me way back when and many that know I am trans.  I think I pass pretty well but, living here, I can never be fully stealth.  so, that being said I haven't had any problems with redneck intolerance, verbal or physical assaults etc.  I know a few people do not approve of my transition, but I get along well here and I don't see the religion of the people interfering with my life, regardless of what they may think.  I even have one old friend from school who is a Christian conservative and has also turned out to be one of my biggest allies.  His wife doesn't bother to understand me, or approve of me, but my friend did a lot of research and realizes that my transition was the treatment I needed in order to survive. 

Howdeeee Do from Wild Wonderful West Virginia.

It's definitely difficult getting transgender care here, but I am managing to clear all hurdles so far.
Except for a few who give a funny look here and there (which I pay no attention) I'm doing ok here.
I guess that's good considering I'm in rural redneck country lol

Good luck, and you definitely are not alone. 

Quote from: MelanieH74 on April 14, 2014, 03:15:30 PM
Howdeeee Do from Wild Wonderful West Virginia.

It's definitely difficult getting transgender care here, but I am managing to clear all hurdles so far.
Except for a few who give a funny look here and there (which I pay no attention) I'm doing ok here.
I guess that's good considering I'm in rural redneck country lol

Good luck, and you definitely are not alone. 

Hi Melanie, though I'm originally from California and live in Florida now, for a few years I owned a farm in Marion County West Virginia near Fairmont. My reasons for selling it were lack of transgender support and the way I was treated by the locals who knew. Those that didn't know gendered me female unless I had to speak and my voice gave me away. It got so bad up there I was afraid to speak. I hope you live in a more accepting area of the state?

Here's a link to a thread I started in hopes of helping we girls who live close to one another get together if ya want to check it out: https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,163072.0.html

Thank you Allyda, I will check out the link.  You are right, for trans, it is isolated. I'm in Cabell county, but it seems that awareness is rising in the area, especially near Marshall University

Progress may he slow here, but at least it IS progressing some

Quote from: MelanieH74 on April 14, 2014, 07:09:30 PM
Thank you Allyda, I will check out the link.  You are right, for trans, it is isolated. I'm in Cabell county, but it seems that awareness is rising in the area, especially near Marshall University

Progress may he slow here, but at least it IS progressing some

Glad to hear your area is making progress. Is Cabell county in the northern, or southern part of the state. It seemed to me people in the southern part of the state were more leniant to our position.

Cabell County is more the mid western part of WV and borders Proctorville and Chesapeake OH

Quote from: MelanieH74 on April 14, 2014, 07:30:09 PM
Cabell County is more the mid western part of WV and borders Proctorville and Chesapeake OH

So it's near Elkins?

It's about 40 miles from Charleston

Quote from: MelanieH74 on April 14, 2014, 09:02:10 PM
It's about 40 miles from Charleston

OK I think I have an idea of where it is. Yea that area is a little better as far as attetudes toward indifferance.

I'm in Kentucky and while not the heart of the bible Belt, far too conservative for a girl originally form the Northeast.  In my case its worse in that my wife has very conservative (Southern Baptist) roots and doesn't want to acknowledge the reality of my life.  Anyway, I feel I can't comfortably interact with anyone in her social circle as they would likely condemn me without giving me a chance to even talk about myself.

So, yes, living in the BB can be tough.  Its like you are living in a separate reality from everyone around you.  At least I am near a city and a college and so have places I can go for help and support.  It would be so much harder in an isolated rural region of the BB.

Quote from: Jessica Merriman on April 13, 2014, 06:24:50 PM
Greeting from central Oklahoma! I know exactly what you face where we live. PM anytime!

Thanks for reading and responding back ..For the size of this site theirs lack of people who are willing to spend time to just chat.. But i do notice yourself are great at it .Thanks a ton aka sara

Quote from: Tammy M on April 13, 2014, 07:45:25 PM
I live in a small city in North Carolina...in the heart of Southern Baptist country and the bible belt.  I grew up here and even though I've kept a low profile all my life and don't know that many people, I do encounter people that knew me way back when and many that know I am trans.  I think I pass pretty well but, living here, I can never be fully stealth.  so, that being said I haven't had any problems with redneck intolerance, verbal or physical assaults etc.  I know a few people do not approve of my transition, but I get along well here and I don't see the religion of the people interfering with my life, regardless of what they may think.  I even have one old friend from school who is a Christian conservative and has also turned out to be one of my biggest allies.  His wife doesn't bother to understand me, or approve of me, but my friend did a lot of research and realizes that my transition was the treatment I needed in order to survive.

Thank you for sharing about yourself .I been back in my home state for 8 years but was in Nevada/Calif for 20 yrs and in west there very  open minded..Here in big MO theres a lot of good people but don,t let bible or rednecks group get your number .I am in great shape with my loved ones but this girl could use some simple chat .Thanks AKA Sara

Quote from: MelanieH74 on April 14, 2014, 03:15:30 PM
Howdeeee Do from Wild Wonderful West Virginia.

It's definitely difficult getting transgender care here, but I am managing to clear all hurdles so far.
Except for a few who give a funny look here and there (which I pay no attention) I'm doing ok here.
I guess that's good considering I'm in rural redneck country lol

Good luck, and you definitely are not alone. 

Nice to hear from howdeee kind of gal .I too have found all the needs for my hrt . my female doc was one that  took the plunge with me ...go girl power . Thanks AKA Sara

Since this thread seems to be still going, I currently live in Floral City Florida. I'm close to Inverness, Brooksville, Bushnell, Homosassa Springs, Wildwood, Hernando, and at the outside Crystal River and Ocala to the north, and Spring Hill and Hudson/Port Ritchey to the south. If you live in any of these areas and would like to get together and chat, pm me.

Also while I don't know if boating is your thing, I have a 21 foot bass boat I wouldn't mind finding someone to fish with out of. For now I usually go out alone. While I will be moving down south to the Okeechobee area before the 1st of the year, it'd still be nice to get to know a few girls here in my current area if your out there.

Ally

Quote from: fusstangtroy on April 15, 2014, 08:34:33 PM
Here in big MO

Missouri? I was a firefighter/Medic in Jeff City for three years.

Greetings from Northeast Tennessee! 

Quote from: Jessica Merriman on April 15, 2014, 10:30:30 PM
Missouri? I was a firefighter/Medic in Jeff City for three years.

Yes i am southwest Missouri .large town about 25 mins from branson .

Quote from: Alesium on April 20, 2014, 01:47:21 PM
Greetings from Northeast Tennessee! 

Its pretty here in ozarks but i have heard tennesse is breath taking .Like to travel that way sometime ..Thanks for your post .AKA Sara