Wow, didn't think it would be this hard to start an introduction! I guess I'll start by saying hi to everyone and telling a little about me. I am 26yo and am MTF but haven't really started transitioning or anything yet other than finally starting to acknowledge how I feel inside. I have been hanging around the forums for the past couple of weeks reading about what other people have been through and it's given me some courage to finally deal with the dysphoria after just pushing it down or feeling miserable inside for as long as I can remember. But enough with the emotions! I sure hope to make a ton of friends here and will love talking with everyone! Thanks for reading!
Abigail

Oh goodie, i have a new sister  welcome to the family  need anything, dont hesitate to ask

Thank you very much Umiko! 

Hi Abigail 

Welcome to Susan's    Glad to have you here, join on in the fun

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Hi RockerGirl, welcome!

Thank you all for the warm welcome!

A big warm welcome to the family Sis! I hope you enjoy yourself here and don't worry you will make friends here. It really IS a family.

Hi Abigail! It's great to meet another sister! If you ever want to talk about anything, feel free to hit me up

  yea a new sister for me! xD

Hey Abby!

Welcome! Have a look around, take your shoes off and get comfortable. This is a great place. I did the same as you- lingered on the outskirts until I could build up the courage. Your first post was a lot more graceful than mine, though.

Glad to have you, little sis. I hope you find the answers you're looking for here; you'll definitely find the support and acceptance.

See you around the forums!

Cheers,
Tegan

Thank you again to everyone! Tegan, I think I might have lingered for so long and it was hard to start posting because I think it makes it more real. It's like now I can't push it away, I have to deal with it. I  don't know if that is just me, but that is kinda how it feels right now!

Quote from: RockerGirl on May 10, 2014, 06:42:21 PM
Thank you again to everyone! Tegan, I think I might have lingered for so long and it was hard to start posting because I think it makes it more real. It's like now I can't push it away, I have to deal with it. I  don't know if that is just me, but that is kinda how it feels right now!

Sounds about right. Yeah, every new step is kind of terrifying to me, and the first couple were the worst by far. So it's not just you. Since you've lingered a while, you probably have already gotten a lot of perspective from other members' posts. Your experiences are not only valid here, but they are likely shared by a great many.

In other words, you're not alone anymore.

Hugs,
Teg

Quote from: Sincerely Tegan on May 10, 2014, 06:51:13 PM
In other words, you're not alone anymore.

I literally almost started crying, thank you soooooo much!!! That means so much right now.

Quote from: RockerGirl on May 10, 2014, 07:21:35 PM
I literally almost started crying, thank you soooooo much!!! That means so much right now.

Simple but powerful words, huh? "You're not alone anymore." It's true. You aren't, and neither am I.

If the tears are authentic, Ab, then let them flow. You've held back long enough and there's tons of willing shoulders here.

Have a good night,
Teg

Welcome,   there is wisdom here.  Please mine it for whatever gems you can find.  This is a place of acceptance and growth.  Sometimes I am stunned be the generosity shown for fun and for free.  Come be one of my teachers in life. 
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Julie