Hello all,

I have been reading threads for a few weeks, so I figured I should introduce myself. 
Don't know quite what to say.  Well, that's not entirely true.  I started an introduction and before I knew it I was writing my TG life story.
I am proud to call myself Transgender (took me a long time to admit that).  Though I've been on an anti-androgen for a couple years now, I only recently started estrogen therapy.

Let's see, what else: I'm middle aged and live in the Rocky Mtn West, but I'm a California girl at heart.  Made a living in the computer sciences before being laid off for being "a different kind of guy". 

I'm more of a reader than a poster, but I've read thru the terms and rules, and will do my best to abide.  I'll save the rest for another thread.
Jami

PS
One question: I get "an error has occurred" whenever I log in.  Doing something wrong?
And, will I be required to enter anti-bot captcha's every time I post?  OK, two questions.

Quote from: JamiLD on January 25, 2019, 07:36:12 PM
Hello all,

I have been reading threads for a few weeks, so I figured I should introduce myself. 
Don't know quite what to say.  Well, that's not entirely true.  I started an introduction and before I knew it I was writing my TG life story.
I am proud to call myself Transgender (took me a long time to admit that).  Though I've been on an anti-androgen for a couple years now, I only recently started estrogen therapy.

Let's see, what else: I'm middle aged and live in the Rocky Mtn West, but I'm a California girl at heart.  Made a living in the computer sciences before being laid off for being "a different kind of guy". 

I'm more of a reader than a poster, but I've read thru the terms and rules, and will do my best to abide.  I'll save the rest for another thread.
Jami

PS
One question: I get "an error has occurred" whenever I log in.  Doing something wrong?
And, will I be required to enter anti-bot captcha's every time I post?  OK, two questions.

@JamiLD 
Dear Jami:
    Thank you for becoming of Susan's Place and the Forums and for your very first posting.

    As you post here on the forums you will be able to exchange thoughts and comments with others that are experiencing many of the same things that you are.

    This is the right place for you to be to find out what others may have to say that may have been in your circumstances and with your questions and concerns.
    There are a lot of members here that will be able to identify with your situation as you continue to feel free to share it.

    I also want to 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.

    As you are certainly aware 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. ....
     ***There is a very good chance that you might find that you will make some new like-minded friends here. 

    Please come in and continue to be involved at your own pace.
   
    I have attached important and informative LINKS that will help you to navigate around the Forums and will allow you to enjoy 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.
Danielle

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

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PS
One question: I get "an error has occurred" whenever I log in.  Doing something wrong?
And, will I be required to enter anti-bot captcha's every time I post?  OK, two questions.

@JamiLD
Dear Jami:

To answer your questions....

From time to time you will see that "error message" when you log in but you should be able to immediately proceed to the various threads and posts without an issue, I trust that is true for you, if not please let me know.   I get the error message myself occasionally... it appears to be a site problem, not your problem.

All brand new members have to endure captcha test initially for the first several logins.  As you keep logging in successfully and get involved in the Forums you will soon be able to skip that step.

Thank you again for joining Susan's Place and the Forums.
Best wishes to you,
Danielle

Hi Jamil

Welcome to Susan's

Its a great place to be and I am glad you have moved to becoming a poster 


hope you enjoy your time here

Take care

Liz

Quote from: JamiLD on January 25, 2019, 07:36:12 PM
Hello all,

I have been reading threads for a few weeks, so I figured I should introduce myself. 
Don't know quite what to say.  Well, that's not entirely true.  I started an introduction and before I knew it I was writing my TG life story.
I am proud to call myself Transgender (took me a long time to admit that).  Though I've been on an anti-androgen for a couple years now, I only recently started estrogen therapy.

Let's see, what else: I'm middle aged and live in the Rocky Mtn West, but I'm a California girl at heart.  Made a living in the computer sciences before being laid off for being "a different kind of guy". 

I'm more of a reader than a poster, but I've read thru the terms and rules, and will do my best to abide.  I'll save the rest for another thread.
Jami

PS
One question: I get "an error has occurred" whenever I log in.  Doing something wrong?
And, will I be required to enter anti-bot captcha's every time I post?  OK, two questions.

Hi Jami,
It took me a long time to admit that I'm transgender too.  When the idea hit me that I even MIGHT be trans, I was scared, completely overridden by fear for weeks.  A good gender therapist and interacting with other trans people have helped me accept myself for who I am.  Welcome to the forum!!!


Danielle

Hi Jami 

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

Hugs

V M

Jami,


Welcome!


Chrissy

Its so good to see someone newer then me!  Welcome!!!

Hi Jami,  it's a pleasure to meet you. I am also a middle aged transgendered person although I didn't feel like doing anything about it until last year.  I'm glad you decided to join in the conversation.  It's the only way we can learn from each other.  I look forward to hearing more.  I'm sure you have many tales to tell.

Susan R🌷

Welcome 

Being a "different kind of person" is a requirement for Washington IT advancement. Just sayin...

Ricki

Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone.

Quote from: Ricki Wright on January 27, 2019, 11:49:49 PM
Welcome 

Being a "different kind of person" is a requirement for Washington IT advancement. Just sayin...

Ricki

Funny you say that.  I've been looking at places in Washington.  Hoping to make a move this year.   

Quote from: Ricki Wright on January 27, 2019, 11:49:49 PM
Welcome 

Being a "different kind of person" is a requirement for Washington IT advancement. Just sayin...

Ricki

What a great T shirt that would be "A different kind of person"   How many fit that versus the alternative?  I think different out numbers the rest.  I think that anyone involved in computer science should check out Lynn Conway's web site and see her contributions to everything we use today.  And doing transition in the bad old days.

Quote from: JamiLD on January 25, 2019, 07:36:12 PM
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I am proud to call myself Transgender (took me a long time to admit that).
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Made a living in the computer sciences before being laid off for being "a different kind of guy".

Hello Jami! 

I'd very much love to hear more about both of these please!

Nice to Meet You!

   

~EV~ (She, Her, Hers)

Quote from: JanePlain on January 30, 2019, 10:57:12 AM
What a great T shirt that would be "A different kind of person"   How many fit that versus the alternative?  I think different out numbers the rest.  I think that anyone involved in computer science should check out Lynn Conway's web site and see her contributions to everything we use today.  And doing transition in the bad old days.

Ok, I claim any copyright dibs to "Different Kinda Guy".  

I read the Wiki bio on Lynn Conway.  I had no idea.  One of her books was even required reading in school.  Looking back, I now regret how singularly focused I was earlier in life.  There was a whole world out there that was beyond my awareness.   I was clueless to the clues that I was a "different kinda guy".  Thanks for sharing that!

Quote from: Entropic Variable on January 30, 2019, 06:28:27 PM

Hello Jami! 

I'd very much love to hear more about both of these please!

Nice to Meet You!

   

~EV~ (She, Her, Hers)

Part of my TG life story, a work in progress.  Perhaps I'll share it here.
BTW, I dig your username.

Jami

Quote from: JamiLD on January 30, 2019, 11:39:11 PM
Part of my TG life story, a work in progress.  Perhaps I'll share it here.

Yes please. 

Quote from: JamiLD on January 30, 2019, 11:39:11 PMBTW, I dig your username.

Thank you!      

QuoteThough I've been on an anti-androgen for a couple years now, I only recently started estrogen therapy.

I'm not far behind you.  I've been on Dutasteride for almost two years and have an appointment booked with an endocrinologist, for HRT.  It also took me a long time to realize I was trans.

Good wishes to you on that.  I get the impression seeing an endocrinologist is an English thing?  I see my (new) primary care physician (GP), and they check levels and stuff, but nothing like a specialist would do.  Informed
Consent has its pros and cons.

I credit/blame my worsening mood on Finasteride (seems Dutasteride is an equivalent).  It was not a requirement, but the only course open to me at the time.  I went with Estradiol IM injections.  So far, so good.  Hoping that raising my E levels "levels" things out.  Slowly but surely.

Quote from: Ricki Wright on January 27, 2019, 11:49:49 PM
Welcome 

Being a "different kind of person" is a requirement for Washington IT advancement. Just sayin...

Ricki

Got your PM.  For the life of me, I can't figure out how to reply.

Quote from: JamiLD on February 02, 2019, 11:26:10 PM
Got your PM.  For the life of me, I can't figure out how to reply.

It's not your ability to solve problems. As it was explained in the links you were presented with in your initial post to the site, you lack the post count for that feature to be enabled. Once you have a few more posts you will be able to respond to the PM.

Yes I did read that (Post ranks), thanks.  It said 'send'. I was hoping to be able to at least reply to PM's.  Feels like I'm being rude if I don't respond.  At least this give me another post toward my 'rank'.   
cheers