Good morning all, wanted to say Hi.  I have started counseling with my MD for gender non conforming issues.  He thinks Susan's is a good resource for advice.  Took many years for me to say " I think I have some gender issues"  to my GP.  but it was really good to open up.  I am not sure where I fit but have always felt I was different from other guys physically and mentally.  Been to 3 group sessions and it is helping me a lot with anxiety and my compulsive behavior.  Even finding out who I am not is great.  I no longer feel the need to act or rush on a impulse but feel I will be able to search and try things that make sense with my MD who is a gender specialist.  The greatest thing is it is all above board and no hidden agenda for me or them.  Hope to make some good friends and get some good advice here.  Thanks     

Quote from: MikeP on July 03, 2018, 09:14:59 AM
Good morning all, wanted to say Hi.  I have started counseling with my MD for gender non conforming issues.  He thinks Susan's is a good resource for advice.  Took many years for me to say " I think I have some gender issues"  to my GP.  but it was really good to open up.  I am not sure where I fit but have always felt I was different from other guys physically and mentally.  Been to 3 group sessions and it is helping me a lot with anxiety and my compulsive behavior.  Even finding out who I am not is great.  I no longer feel the need to act or rush on a impulse but feel I will be able to search and try things that make sense with my MD who is a gender specialist.  The greatest thing is it is all above board and no hidden agenda for me or them.  Hope to make some good friends and get some good advice here.  Thanks 

@MikeP
    Hello MikeP,  PLEASE KNOW that I am not trying to hijack your thread but I see that you had just become a member of Susan's Place.   Thank you for your very first posting here on the Forums.   Please allow me to give you my Official Welcome.

I am glad that you have become a member of Susan's Place and that you have shared your first 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.
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Hi MikeP 🙋‍♀️ Welcome to Susan's Place, I'm Jessica!
I'm glad you have found a path that can bring you to finding yourself.
Join in on a topic that sounds interesting and learn and share.

Our own version of the northern lights @Alaskan Danielle has greeted you and given you some links to help you on the site.  Friends can be found in various stages of their transition and are each unique as we all are different, but with similar experiences.

I see your from the Silicon Valley area, I'm a bit north in the Tri Valley area.

Hugs and smiles, Jess

Hi Mike 

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

Hugs

V M

Thanks so much for the warm and informative welcome.  For sure a great 2nd step for me.  Hope all have a great 4th of July Tomorrow. 

Ah, the 'ol "I think I have some gender issues" starter for ten, I remember it well!

Welcome 😊. Your MD was right ofc, this a great place for you to learn more about our community and yourself. It sounds like you're taking the right and sensible steps,  so good luck and happy exploring.

Hugs, Megan.

"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."  Jessica I love the quote. Life is all about relationships. 

Hi Mike, I am new too, amazing how welcoming everyone is :-)

Welcome and hugs hun

Quote from: NC_Rose on July 06, 2018, 10:40:12 AM
Hi Mike, I am new too, amazing how welcoming everyone is :-)

Welcome and hugs hun

Rose,  it is great to find real people with real problems offering real solutions for REAL LIFE.   

Great to meet another newbie,