Hi everyone, im excited to try to find a community that i can fit into.
First off, my name is Tori, im 34 and i live in north east US.
im Starting HRT in less then a month after spending my entire life feeling uncomfortable with my identity. after many years of severe depression and crippling anxiety i have gotten to the point of saying heck with it!  if i don't make a change i may not survive.  being 6'2" is my biggest hangup, and the reason i didn't start this trip 6 years ago when i first considered it in earnest.  recently i've traveled to some places that seem to have a lot of girls close to my height, comforting to know i can move if i want to fit in better.
   im fairly new to online communities, never spent much time on the computer.   im hoping i can find friends, information and support for this transition.
looking forward to meeting you!
thanks for reading




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Hi Tori, welcome to Susans!

I am excited you found this place.  I definitely found it's a community I fit into and I hope you will find the same.  More than just fitting in, I have learned so much about myself by getting to know others who have encountered many of the same topics and issues.  We are all unique but have so much in common.

Congratulations on heading into HRT.  I am MTF and started HRT a month ago today.  Each individual responds differently to HRT but the changes I have experienced are incredible - not much physical change yet but the difference to my perception and mindset has been astonishing.  I wish I had started much earlier but I am thankful for what I have now.

There are cisgender women who do perfectly well in your height range including a few actresses and fashion models.  It's all relative anyway - average height varies based on genetics and many other factors.  I used to think in mechanical terms like measurements and definitions, and as learn more I realize other things are much more important in making up who we really are.

This is the only online community I am active in.  This is the town I decided to move to and I like it here.  Great people.

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Tori, I am glad you became a member.  Great to see you here!

Kendra

Thanks for the swift and warm reply Kendra! 

Welcome aboard Tori!!!

All will be well ... You've come to the right place for help along your journey!!!...

Onward we go brave sister!!!

Ashley

Hi Tori 

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

Hugs

V M

Hi Tori! I'm new here as well, meant to respond to your post sooner but someone walked in behind me and I panic closed my browser mid-post. :X

You're the first person I've noticed mention they are (essentially) my age starting transition, I was a little surprised I wasn't seeing anyone else in the mid 30s.

And about your height, you know who else is 6'2'', right? Swedish models! Seriously, my sister is 5'7'' or so and constantly complains she isn't at least a few inches taller. She's already 17 and still tries to measure her height against a door frame to detect even the slightest growth. Don't sweat being tall, it's a good thing!

 Hi Tori,

I'm Laurie,mtf, and a bit older than you. Okay a lot older, like close to double your age.  Sorry for the late welcome but hey it is what it is.  (Hug) Welcome to Susan's Place. As you are probably seeing already there is a lot of good threads here to read and comment on. Feel free to join on in on the conversations with your thoughts. Also don't hesitate to open your own to ask your questions or start a topic you are interested in.
  I hope you like it here Tori.

Hugs,
   Laurie

 

Welcome and enjoy the ride! I started HRT 4 days before my 55th birthday, so it's never too late. I'm 6'2" too and still love rocking heels. Just think runway model! Watch YouTube videos of tall models, helps me to move them long legs right. Don't forget to have fun.