I was born female but never accepted that I was a woman. From age four on, I resisted it--fighting about clothing, crying over having the "wrong" parts, trying to play the boys' roles in school plays. Puberty was a nightmare. I'm 31 now. Not sure if I'm going to transition. Not sure even what it means that I feel "like a man" inside, but I do. And I'm a pretty sad, bitter man at that. So. Here I am. Thank you so much for being here.

Hello LaurenceRussell   Thank you for your introduction post.  I am happy that you joined us and are now posting.

I see that 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. 

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
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Hi LaurenceRussell!  Welcome to Susan's Place, I'm Jessica.
Being sad and bitter can be a drag on life.  @Alaskan Danielle has greeted you to a place where we can find out more about ourselves.  You made a big step joining and posting.  There could be steps that you may find from other members that give you a better understanding of the direction you need to go in.

I'm happy your here, Jess

Hi Laurence 

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

Hugs

V M

Hi LaurenceRussell!

I hope you find what you are looking for.  If you find direction anywhere,  it would be here. This place is filled to the brim with understanding and acceptance. Best wishes!


xoxoxo
Alyssa

Thank you all so much for the warm welcome.

Quote from: LaurenceRussell on May 19, 2018, 06:37:25 AM
Thank you all so much for the warm welcome.

Welcome LaurenceRussell.

I'm 40. It is never too late to transition. Just take your time, time will tell if you need to transision or not.

I would suggest you find yourself a gender therapist that can help you explore these feelings.

Anyways. Welcome.



Tony