Hello Everyone,

It's Cute Ida again. My previous account email was deleted by yahoo so I lost my login ability for my old Susan's account. I finally got around to making a new account. My new one is Cute-Ida-83. My old posts should still be on Susan's forum if anyone wants to take a look at them.


Introduction/re-introduction/update:

I'm a 35 years old male to female transwoman. I've had a full time job for the past 4.5 years. I've been transitioning for the last 7.5 years. Been on HRT for 6.5 years. Eventually I plan to have the gender reassignment surgery. I've had a lot of setbacks and financial setbacks since I've started my transition. My siblings, 4.5 year old niece, friends, therapists and coworkers/employer support me. My parents on the other hand are the only people who have issue with me being trans. My mom has made an effort but has only come around 40 percent while my dad hasn't come around at all. To make matters worse neither of my parents will use my preferred name or pronoun. It's really frustrating that even almost 8 years into my transition they still refuse to do so.


I've been dealing with depression off and on for the past 21 years. It's gotten better and I deal with things better than I have in the past. About 2 years ago I converted from being a non-practicing christian to a Pagan. Paganism is a much better fit for me. I have always been a very spiritual person. It's funny cause my parents have a bigger issue with me being trans than me being pagan. You would think it was the other way around cause my parents are catholic.


My dating life is just as bad as before I even transitioned. I identify as a bisexual lesbian. Most lesbians and women hardly ever give me a chance cause I'm trans. The few that have dated me broke up with me after a certain number of dates. I'm taking a small break from dating currently. I pass very well for a 35 year old mtf transwoman. It helps that I look 25 instead of 35. LOL! I hope I can become a part of this community again like I have in the past. I look forward to getting to know people on here again.


Ida

Hello Ida,  Thank you for introducing yourself.  I see that you have been here before and posted some replies already on various Forum threads....   and you still may have questions and concerns, this is the right place for you to be to find out what others have done that may have been in your circumstances. 
Be aware that there are lots of members here that can identify with the issues that you brought up in your introduction posting. 

WELCOME to Susan's Place.  You will find this a safe and friendly place to share with others about your transition and to read about others transitions and their trials, tribulations, and successes in their transition journey. 
It is nice that you have signed up so you can share with others and involve yourself with some give and take with other members.
When frustrated or if you have a successful moment in your journey you can share it here if you wish and receive support from others and offer support to others. ....

***It's a very good chance that you might find that you will make some new friends here. 

Please come in and get involved at your own pace.  Be sure to look at the Links that I posted below, there is information about the site that will help you navigate around and best utilize the features here.
Again, Welcome.
Danielle

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Hi Ida 

Welcome back to Susan's Place    Glad to see you again

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