Hey y'all!  I'm Andy, a trans fella who grew up in the American South, and hasn't stopped moving for 10 years (I've moved almost thirty times, to be precise!).

I'm 26, I work as a fiction ghost writer for a handful of kindle companies, writing the kind of sleazy romance that you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy.  I also draw, but god everyone just calls it anime so it's not really worth linking here.

I have a cat and she's my entire world.

I realized I was trans about four years ago, after I came out my entire family- extended or nuclear- dropped me.  I've kind of lived a transient life ever since, moving from state to state, even living in Canada for a couple months.  I've ended up in relationships that weren't healthy for me because I was trying to make my own family, but I've also gained friends who are better for me than my blood family ever was.

I'm finally buckling down and going for hrt, it should be started within the next couple months.

I'm out to everyone in my life right now.

I'm here, basically, because I realized tonight that I've completely cut myself off from the outside world.  I work from home, I live in a city that I know maybe three people in, I hardly go out- besides to queer events where I shuffle my feet and get hit on by well-meaning lesbians.

I just miss human connections, you know?

Not even just in dating, but also in friendships and getting to know people without having to worry that their impression on trans people as a Whole is going to color how they view me.

I don't know.

I couldn't even get myself to say anything in chat when I opened it because I'm so socially anxious right now.

I hope all of you are having a beautiful weekend, and that this splurge of words and neurosis didn't scare you off 

- Andy

Hi Andy, I'm a UK based transwoman but I've visited the US several times -  being born in Cali.

I'm sure you'll find lots of friends here, being so mobile can make friendships hard to find and maintain, but you can bring us with you wherever you go [emoji6]. X

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Hi, Andy!

Welcome to Susan's Place.

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@andylee
Dear Andy   
I am so glad that you have become a member of Susan's Place and that you have shared your interesting introduction posting with other members here on the Forums. 

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 your situation as you feel free to share it.

I see that you have already been welcomed by our lovely member @KathyLauren .. .
but please allow me to also warmly 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 like-minded 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.
 
I see that KathyLauren gave you Important LINKS that will tell you about Susan's Place.  Included there is information about the site that will help you navigate around and best utilize the features here.   
Please look closely at the LINKS in RED, answers are there to many questions that new members ask.

Again, Welcome to Susan's Place.
Best wishes to you,
Danielle

Hi Andy 

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

Hugs

V M

Hey Andy!

Sorry to hear your family rejected you. Maybe they just need some time. But you still strong enough to commit yourself into HRT, congratz with that by the way Here you can find connections you so badly need - people here don't easily scared by any kind of stories. Even bad evil russians can't scare them from providing support Welcome and feel yourself home here