Hello

I'm Alexis, 46 years old, she/her, living in Toronto Canada. I've started this post a dozen times before getting overwhelmed with my own thoughts and giving up---

While signs have been there all along, it's only recently during therapy sessions (dealing with childhood trauma) that I've started to be able to really recognize and accept my more authentic, female self.  Before it was something I kept separate, shut off from the rest of me. Self-integration is exciting, scary, nerve-wracking, exhilarating, and sometimes leaves my brain in a tizzy.

I am taking things slow, trying to make sure I can fully process one step before taking another, also trying to get some sense of how many steps lie ahead, and what my path will be.

I found this site only recently but so far I have found several welcoming, generous people who have made me feel accepted in a way I wasn't sure was possible. I'm so grateful this resource exists.

Hi Alexis, the official welcoming committee will be along shortly, but until then I wanted to say welcome to Susan's and I hope your day is a good one 

Cynthia -

Thank you CynthiaAnn, my day is better already

I'm happy that you're here Alexis. This site has been super beneficial to me and I hope it will be for you too. 

I feel it's been beneficial already and I just got here!  Thank you

@AlexisTO
Dear Alexis:
Since you already have gotten my Official Welcome message
    https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,246637.msg2255837.html#msg2255837
on the other thread that you posted on earlier today I will spare you giving you again the complete message with the important informational LINKS regarding the Rules and Terms Of Service here on the Susan's Place Forums.  Please be certain to look over the information in my previous Welcome Message.

Now that you have told more members about yourself here on your own Introduction thread, you can expect more give and take interaction with other members.   As it is likely you will find like-minded friends here on the Forums.

Thank you again for being a part of the Susan's Place Forums.
Please continue to post as much or as little as you feel comfortable doing.

Again, Welcome to Susan's Place,
Best Wishes,
Danielle

Yes, I did see the other official welcome message, thanks for making sure!

Just realized I likely will be away from the site until Tuesday next--taking some vacation time. Will be looking forward to exploring the site further when I'm back.