Hi, I've been lurking here for a little while but I just registered today. I'm 37 years old, and finally came to the conclusion that I'm a transgender woman about 4 weeks ago. This was a bit of a surprise to me as I'd never really even thought about it until maybe two months ago; but everything about this just feels right. In the last couple of weeks, I've gone from being suicidal and not really knowing why (something I've struggled with all of my life) to actually being able to imagine what life might be like a year from now - and actually being happy and hopeful about it.

At the moment I'm only out to my therapist, who I talked to last night (other than internet people), but I'm working up the courage to come out to family, soon I hope.

I'm trying out the name Victoria. I don't know if it's right or not. I love the name but I don't particularly like the short forms of the name (tori, vic, vicki). I don't necessarily hate my boy name - David - but I haven't heard of many women with that name so I recognize I'll need to come up with something a little bit more feminine.

I'm 100% sure I want HRT, and fairly sure I want SRS (still thinking about that though). Still figuring out how to get on HRT (legally) and not have to wait 1-2 years (I live in a fairly non-trans friendly province in Canada).

Anyway, Hi. I look forward to talking to you all soon!

Welcome to Susan's Place. The best way to avoid having people use the short form of your name is to never use or respond to the short form of your name. I have worked with women who disliked their given name and only went by their initials. I never enquired as to what their full name was because I figured if they wanted me to know their full name, they would have told me.

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Hi Victoria, welcome to Susan's. No reason to rush names or decisions at this point. As you progress you will discover what fits you an what you need. I look forward to seeing you around the forums. Good luck and Hugs
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Hi Victoria and welcome to Susan's.

Hi Victoria 

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

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Big warm welcome to Susan's Victoria

Congrats on making your journeys start and hope you can get the shortcuts you need.... Its amazing how those first few baby steps start the best belief in your self cycle...

Of course check around the site to seek whatever you need to help you get into your transition and remember you are amongst friends and supportive folks here.

Best wishes and look forward to seeing you around the forum's

L Katy 

Thank you everyone for being so welcoming!