I want to once again say something to the girls who show up on the forum header as Guests.  But before I do it seems like I have to say something about all the girls here on Susan's who helped me. 

Many years ago I wondered if I'd ever have the nerve to look for advice and beg for help by posting on Susan's.  My old posts are gone now since I deleted that original forum profile, but trust me, I was a real basket case.  And as I've said before, "You girls who were here then must remember how messed up I was".  This forum kept me going through some very hard times, and I can never say "Thank you" enough to the girls who helped.  I no longer visit the forum every day, and sometimes go a couple weeks without reading a post.  But I do still visit, and post once in a while about my life, fear, joy, and the mundane day to day problems. 

So this is really for all you Guests who linger about and wonder if you'll ever have the nerve to join the forum to ask questions, expose your fears, or even let someone else know you're having a gender issue.  Please don't worry, and just join in anyway.   

I know, you think about what would happen if someone saw your account info on the computer, and worse you fear that someone you know will actually see a post you made.  Let me assure you that these things mean so little compared to the joy found in getting advice that's given directly to you and not someone else.  The girls on Susan's will answer your questions, comfort you in difficulties, and become never seen friends that you can rely on for advice.  All you need to do is ask, and with that first question you may step into a new chance for the life you've always wanted.

Well, I've got work to do and places to go, and I'll be doing it all as Katherine.  Something I couldn't have done three years without help, and quite of bit of that help came from Susan's.

Tale care.
Love and Peace - Kathy

I remember the day you walked through these doors, Kathyb******, you weren't a basket case, just a bit lost. We showed you the path, gave you advice, and let you know you were loved and respected. Now you're doing the same, isn't it beautiful how this site works?

Hugs, Devlyn

Quote from: kathyk on November 22, 2014, 07:32:50 AM
I want to once again say something to the girls who show up on the forum header as Guests.  But before I do it seems like I have to say something about all the girls here on Susan's who helped me. 

Many years ago I wondered if I'd ever have the nerve to look for advice and beg for help by posting on Susan's.  My old posts are gone now since I deleted that original forum profile, but trust me, I was a real basket case.  And as I've said before, "You girls who were here then must remember how messed up I was".  This forum kept me going through some very hard times, and I can never say "Thank you" enough to the girls who helped.  I no longer visit the forum every day, and sometimes go a couple weeks without reading a post.  But I do still visit, and post once in a while about my life, fear, joy, and the mundane day to day problems. 

So this is really for all you Guests who linger about and wonder if you'll ever have the nerve to join the forum to ask questions, expose your fears, or even let someone else know you're having a gender issue.  Please don't worry, and just join in anyway.   

I know, you think about what would happen if someone saw your account info on the computer, and worse you fear that someone you know will actually see a post you made.  Let me assure you that these things mean so little compared to the joy found in getting advice that's given directly to you and not someone else.  The girls on Susan's will answer your questions, comfort you in difficulties, and become never seen friends that you can rely on for advice.  All you need to do is ask, and with that first question you may step into a new chance for the life you've always wanted.

Well, I've got work to do and places to go, and I'll be doing it all as Katherine.  Something I couldn't have done three years without help, and quite of bit of that help came from Susan's.

Tale care.
Love and Peace - Kathy

I agree. I've been able to say a few things that have really bugged me in the past and I feel great getting some of those things off of my back, it's kind of like therapy, especially because I've never met anyone that has been through these things before, so it feels really healthy for my mind.

I would totally recommend joining in.

Quote from: Clhoe G on November 22, 2014, 07:48:18 AM
I agree. I've been able to say a few things that have really bugged me in the past and I feel great getting some of those things off of my back, it's kind of like therapy, especially because I've never met anyone that has been through these things before, so it feels really healthy for my mind.

I would totally recommend joining in.

Hi Clhoe.  So glad you joined, and from your prior post history you've been pretty active.  I always felt so welcome here, even when I said stupid things.  Oh there were times I felt I sould leave, and actually did once, but it's nice to have a place to stop in when I need a bit of recovery time.

Hugs K

I'm very glad that I came across this site and joined the community. It's helped me through a lot in the past year. I might not post as often as some people but I do try to check in every couple of days, I'm usually just kind of quite.

I was a lurker for a while. In fact I was so scared I browsed in incognito mode in a small corner of my second monitor. I was so ashamed of my little cross dressing habit that actually was full blown gender dysphoria.

But joining here I have never seen such an open and accepting community. I was always brave about about a lot of things but gender dysphoria and transition beat me. Susan's and therapy has helped me a whole lot and for the first time in my life I'm well on my way to beating my gender issues.

This is my last post for tonight and I've got a lot to do. 

Hi Kate.  Similar to what Kity said I was amazed and relieved when I first joined Susan's, and I'm glad you also moved from lurking to posting.  It's funny how much we change as soon as we talk to someone like us, and lay everything open to people who understand and want to help. 

Remember, a lot of transition is just getting to know yourself, and being comfortable and accepting of the woman you are. 

  Kathy