Hi everyone my name is Alyssa I came out earlier this year to my family as transgender then recently did it on Facebook as well I've had it pretty lucky so far ive had nothing but support from my family and my true friends. I've had one incident with a transphobic woman recently that shook me but I built a bridge and wont let one person break me because honestly I feel like the weight of the world has been lifted. I look forward to chatting with people here

@Alyssa8998
Hello Alyssa,  I see that you had just become a member of Susan's Place and this is your very first posting...
... so first things first, please allow me to give you my Official Welcome and then on to important information about the Forums that you need to know.

I am glad that you have taken the step to become a member of Susan's Place and that you have shared your  thoughts with other members that may read your posting.
I am thinking that you may lots more 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 a lot of members here that can identify with what you may be going through.

Please allow me now to officially WELCOME you to Susan's Place.  You will find this a safe and friendly place to share with others  and to read about others similar trials, tribulations, and successes.
It is nice that you had 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 successes 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 continue to be involved at your own pace. 

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Again, Welcome.
Danielle

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Hi Alyssa 

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

Hugs

V M

Hi Alyssa 🙋‍♀️ Welcome to Susan's Place, I'm Jessica!
It's wonderful that you have support from you family and true friends.  It makes things so much easier.  You can now put your energies into your transition, rather than all that goes into defending it.
Please read the site rules and visit the links that our beautiful Greeter @Alaskan Danielle gave you.  They can be very helpful as you post and comment.

I am looking forward to your future here!

Hugs and smiles, Jess