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Deanna B

February 11, 2018, 05:36:50 AM
 Hello to all on the forum,
My name is Deanna, I am a 53 year old transgender woman putting the peices together and forming a plan for transition. I have a fully supportive wife although have not come out to family or friends.
I'm hoping to find and give support on the forum through my journey and I look forward to posting.
Deanna x :)
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Kendra

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February 11, 2018, 07:42:45 AM
Hello Deanna, welcome to Susan's!

I am MtF in the US (Seattle area), great to see you here.  You are fortunate to have an awesome supportive wife.  When you come out to friends and family you will discover who your true friends are or whether any were just acquaintances.  When I did this I found the ratio far more positive than I'd expected. 

Best wishes on your journey and with the right planning you will do well.  I'm glad you will be able to draw from the experiences of others, and share yours.

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Deanna, see you around!

Kendra
Assigned male at birth 1963.  Decided I wanted to be a girl in 1971.  Laser 2014-16, electrolysis 2015-17, HRT 7/2017, GCS 1/2018, VFS 3/2018, FFS 5/2018, Labiaplasty & BA 7/2018. 
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ChrissyRyan

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February 11, 2018, 07:48:13 AM
Hi Deanna!

Welcome.


Chrissy
Always stay cheerful, be polite, kind, and understanding. Accepting yourself as the woman you are is very liberating.  Never underestimate the appreciation and respect of authenticity.  Help connect a person to someone that may be able to help that person.  Be brave, be strong.  A TRUE friend is a treasure.  Relationships are very important, people are important, and the sooner we all realize that the better off the world will be.  Try a little kindness.  Be generous with your time, energy, wisdom, and resources.   Inconvenience yourself to help someone.   I am a brown eyed, brown haired woman. 
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Jessica

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February 11, 2018, 08:56:14 AM
Hi Deanna, welcome to Susan's!  I'm Jessica a 61 yo transgender woman.  Certainly you will find the support you need and we will appreciate your support as well.  We are a fun family here.

"If you go out looking for friends, you are going to find they are very scarce.  If you go out to be a friend, you'll find them everywhere."

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JulieAllana

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February 11, 2018, 09:23:17 AM
Greetings fellow traveler on the path to womanhood!
    I think you will find this community very accepting and full of thoughtful answers to just about any question you might have.  Don't be afraid to ask anything that is on your mind.  Congratulations on decoding the contents of your heart.

         Julie
1/4/18 - Admission to self of trans - Start of transition
2/10/18 - First time out in public
2/12/18 - Ears Pierced
2/16/18 - Started Laser Hair removal on face
7/4/18 - Down 101 pounds since 1/4/18.  Maybe start HRT at 210-15
9/22/18 - Weighed in @207 (down 113 lbs) this morning.
10/1/18 - Started HRT
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Deanna B

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February 11, 2018, 11:30:24 AM
Hi Julie, Jessica, Chrissy and Kendra,
Thank you all for the lovely welcome.
A little more about my situation. I'm currently in weekly counselling sessions which are very helpful. Even though I know who I truly am it's good to have someone to discuss decisions with etc.
I am UK based and have had discussions with my very supportive GP and currently awaiting my Gender Identity Clinic referral.
Electrolysis for facial hair began at the start of the year, ouch pain and ouch purse!
My only hurdle is an very elderly family member of my wifes who "wouldn't understand" and with whom I have a very close relationship, so HRT and coming out will have to wait!
Dx
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Deanna B

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February 11, 2018, 11:45:40 AM
PS Kendra,
Thank you for the links to site info. I will certainly take the time to read through those  :)
Dx
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V M

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February 11, 2018, 02:08:07 PM
Hi Deanna  :icon_wave:

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

Hugs

V M
The main things to remember in life are Love, Kindness, Understanding and Respect - Always make forward progress

Superficial fanny kissing friends are a dime a dozen, a TRUE FRIEND however is PRICELESS


- V M
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Deanna B

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February 12, 2018, 01:07:46 AM
Hi V M,
thank you for the welcome.
Dx
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