Hey everyone. I've been lurking in the shadows of this forum for a while but finally decided it was time to reach out and actually introduce myself.
I'm Kyle. I've known that I'm trans for as long as I can remember, I just never knew what the terms were to describe my dysphoria. After I learned a bit more, I played the game of denial. Now, thankfully, I know that I don't have to live my life the way I was.
I'm pre-T and pre-op, but hoping to start T in the coming months. I came out to my mom about 2 months ago, and she's been amazingly supportive. She doesn't fully understand everything that I've been going through, but she's trying.
Anyway, I'm glad to have found this forum and the group of people here 

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Welcome! My experience with coming to terms as trans is basically the same as yours. I'm very glad that your mother took the news positively, I hope my own parents take it just as well. I wish you all the best in your journey to becoming the man you really are.

A big warm welcome to the family Kyle! 

Welcome to Susan's , Kyle. I' m happy that you accept yourself.