Hi I'm Nikki. I'm a 26 year old trans guy from Canada. I was unsure about joining this forum because I've had bad luck with forums, and another trans forum I checked out had barely any posts or updates. This website looks very welcoming and I see that people post frequently on here so I'll give it a go. I've been having a hard time managing my dysphoria and my depression is worsening. I don't have any transgender friends offline (I'm a stay-at-home parent and a house spouse and I've been on a waiting list for months to get respite for my kids, so I can't attend councelling and group sessions yet) and I was hoping to make some online buddies, or at least talk to people who are going through similar situations.

Hey Nikki, nice to meet you. I may not have the same experiences you have since I'm slightly younger but if you wanna talk I'm all ears. Sometimes all anyone needs is a way to get things out, and from my personal experience talking at a wall does not help.

Also, I noticed your screen name. If nothing else we can geek out over digimon. Seasons 3 and 5 are personal faves of mine and the Guilmon family is one I've always loved.

Nikki,

Welcome to the site. It is pretty supportive and friendly. Glad to have you here.

Welcome to the site. I hope you find what you are looking for.

I also want to share some links with you. They are mostly welcome information and the rules that govern the site. If you have not had a chance to look through them, please take a moment:

Site Terms of Service & Rules to Live By	Standard Terms & Definitions	Post Ranks (including when you can upload an avatar)
Reputation rules	News posting & quoting guidelines	Photo, avatars, & signature images policy

Once again, welcome to Susan's. Look around, ask questions and join in.

With warmth,

Joanna

Hi Nikki 

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

Hugs

V M

Quote from: InnerBeauty22 on June 15, 2016, 01:16:38 PM
Hey Nikki, nice to meet you. I may not have the same experiences you have since I'm slightly younger but if you wanna talk I'm all ears. Sometimes all anyone needs is a way to get things out, and from my personal experience talking at a wall does not help.

Also, I noticed your screen name. If nothing else we can geek out over digimon. Seasons 3 and 5 are personal faves of mine and the Guilmon family is one I've always loved.

Yeah I've found that just coming on here to vent has helped a lot. I've only been on here for a few days and I feel so much better compared to just a few days ago. It's great to finally talk to people who have gone through similar experiences (I know every person is different). I didn't fully realize I was trans until last August. I had an idea when I was about to turn 15 in 2005 (I made a typo with my age in the first post. Still 25) but I got lied to by my family, society and the media, them making it seem you're only trans once you go through all the hormones and surgeries. I wish I knew I really was trans back then but the important thing is I know now. And I think it's awesome how there are other digimon fans on here. ^_^ Guilmon/(War)Growlmon's been my all-time favorite fictional character since I was in grade 6.