Hello all! I'm just getting started with my own account here. I've come on site occasionally over the past few years and always been impressed with the quality of the information and the generosity of the people here. It's time for me to join and be a part of this.

I'm heading to Philadelphia at the end of my school year (I'm a middle school teacher) for top and bottom surgery to continue on my path of transition. I look forward to being a more active role in this community. As a teacher, I'm very busy this time of year, but I'm looking forward to a summer of healing and continued introspection.

I'm looking forward to being a part of the community. Thanks to whoever it is that keeps this whole thing running!
Much love and gratitude,
Billie

Hello Billie,  Thank you for introducing yourself.  I see that you had been here looking around in the past and now you signed up as a member.   Since you are new here and 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.   

***** Oh, to answer your question about "who keeps this place running", it is @Susan and a large cadre of volunteers that donate their time. Together we try to keep Susan's Place a place that you can come to and not be subject to judgement, ridicule or demeaning and rude remarks.   It that ever happens on any of your postings just click the "Report to Moderator" button at the bottom right of the offending message reply... the Moderators and Administrators here can then take appropriate action.
Obviously keeping Susan's Place online has a cost associated with it, so only if you feel so led, donations and subscriptions are always most welcome.

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

Here are some links to the site rules and stuff that all new members should be familiar with:

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

Hiya Billie and welcome to Susan's Place!

It appears that you're well along into your journey and I'm glad to hear of your upcoming GCS! I hope to see more posts from you, especially those of your continued path. Enjoy your stay!

Hi Billie 

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

Hugs

V M

Thanks All!

Danielle - that's an awesome set of links. I'll dig in a bit with that and yes, I specifically want to share some of my journey here. It's getting really interesting with the GCS coming up.

Melanie - Thanks for the encouraging words! I will share!

V M - LOVE the profile pic! Made me smile!

I'm feeling the love already 

Quote from: BillieC on May 06, 2018, 07:52:13 PM
Hello all! I'm just getting started with my own account here. I've come on site occasionally over the past few years and always been impressed with the quality of the information and the generosity of the people here. It's time for me to join and be a part of this.

I'm heading to Philadelphia at the end of my school year (I'm a middle school teacher) for top and bottom surgery to continue on my path of transition. I look forward to being a more active role in this community. As a teacher, I'm very busy this time of year, but I'm looking forward to a summer of healing and continued introspection.

I'm looking forward to being a part of the community. Thanks to whoever it is that keeps this whole thing running!
Much love and gratitude,
Billie

Oh, you're saying that now, we'll see how you like it then. 

Welcome to Susan's Place, Billie! I'm on the entertainment committee. 

See you around the site!

Hugs, Devlyn

Quote from: Devlyn on May 06, 2018, 08:18:10 PM
Oh, you're saying that now, we'll see how you like it then. 

Welcome to Susan's Place, Billie! I'm on the entertainment committee. 

See you around the site!

Hugs, Devlyn

@Devlyn    I forgot what time the party that you are hosting starts tomorrow night... are you still providing the sirloin steaks to put on your grill for all of us???  Medium Rare for me please.
Danielle

Hi Billie!

As somebody just starting my journey it is of interest to me to hear from those who have been on this path for a while. I look forward to reading what you have to say!!


xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Alyssa

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on May 06, 2018, 08:26:46 PM

@Devlyn    I forgot what time the party that you are hosting starts tomorrow night... are you still providing the sirloin steaks to put on your grill for all of us???  Medium Rare for me please.
Danielle

Ribeyes, honey. Ribeyes for everyone. 6:00 PM sharp, 1313 Mockingbird Lane. 

Grilling??? I am so there!!!

Hi all,
Thanks for your kind words of welcome!

I thought I'd take a minute to share some more about myself. I'm a father of one, step-father of two others and partner for 25 years with a wonderful woman who I've wanted to be with since the first time I saw her. Three years ago this coming Christmas I started down the path of accepting myself as trans and as a woman. It's been the best decision of my life in every way. It wasn't easy by any definition, but I've found and made my own peace. I always used to say that I wanted the song, Carry on My Wayward Son, to be the theme song at my funeral as I never imagined truly being at peace until I was "done" as the lyrics say. I no longer need that theme song. I've found the peace I need in my true identity as a woman.

I live in a very small, rural New England town which has, for the almost complete part, been kind and respectful to me and my family. My colleagues, teachers and parents have been supportive and the kids (I came out last spring - it's almost my anniversary!) have been generous and loving. I remain cautiously optimistic that humanity has not completely lost it's moral compass.

I sit in the fading sun on my lawn chair soaking in some early spring rays and listening to the return of the birds to our little homestead amongst the hills. Life is good and I'm grateful. I've got a fantastic FNP who coordinates my care and my surgeon for top and bottom this June is taking great care of me. I feel nothing but gratitude when I think of all those who have supported me along my relatively short journey (so far). I want to participate here as a way of giving back to the community. Thank you all. More to come. For now, it's off to cook dinner! Annie's and sausage!!!
Much love and gratitude,
Billie

Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead at my funeral, and a piñata filled with my ashes. 

Quote from: Devlyn on May 07, 2018, 05:46:09 PM
Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead at my funeral, and a piñata filled with my ashes. 

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