Hello,
I am Rachel! Please to meet you all. I'm quite shy and have never really shared Rachel outside of my house I share with my supportive wife! But Rachel's been part of me since I was 12 and I'm 43 now! I think I probably have an "oscillating" gender ID whether that's because of things that have happened in the past, when things were less accepted or just how I identify Im unsure. But as I get older I realise I like my feminine side and who Rachel is very much and it's an exciting and liberating journey. Whether I leave the safety of home and venture outside I'm not sure, but we'll see. I'm just really happy to be (finally!) able to talk to some like minded girls. Thank you x

Quote from: MissRachelW on November 13, 2024, 06:46:11 AMHello,
I am Rachel! Please to meet you all. I'm quite shy and have never really shared Rachel outside of my house I share with my supportive wife! But Rachel's been part of me since I was 12 and I'm 43 now! I think I probably have an "oscillating" gender ID whether that's because of things that have happened in the past, when things were less accepted or just how I identify Im unsure. But as I get older I realise I like my feminine side and who Rachel is very much and it's an exciting and liberating journey. Whether I leave the safety of home and venture outside I'm not sure, but we'll see. I'm just really happy to be (finally!) able to talk to some like minded girls. Thank you x

@MissRachelW
Dear Rachel:
I have noticed that you have just registered today as a new member here
on Susan's Place and the Forum.
All of us on the Forum are very glad that you found us and now as a member you
can get more involved in conversations and sharing your thoughts and comments.

Here on the Forum we have members coming from all backgrounds and with a variety of experiences.

I am wishing you a Warm Welcome to Susan's Place!

I look forward to your involvement on the Forum and reading your
future postings, comments and thoughts.

Please review the LINKS at the end of this message, they include information which will help you to navigate
the site and use the available features. Look especially at the LINKS in RED...
...there are answers to questions that most new members ask.

If after carefully reading all of the information in my mssage and in the LINKS below, and
you still have more questions regarding how the Forum works, you can contact me
via my private Email that is shown immediatly following my name below:

Once you reach 15 posts you will be able to send and reply to Forum private messages, also
you will then be able to upload and post your Avatar profile picture.

I will now let you get back to this posted topic... there should be some
additional like-minded members coming along to greet you and to help answer any questions
that you may have.

Warmest Regards,
Danielle [Northern Star Girl]  E-Mail: alaskandanielle@yahoo.com
The Forum Administrator

Site Terms of Service & Rules to Live By

Standard Terms & Definitions

Post Ranks (including when you can upload an avatar)

Cautionary Note

News posting & quoting guidelines

Photo, avatars, & signature images policy

Membership Agreement

            cc: @Sarah B
                  @LoriDee

Rachel,

Enjoyed reading your post introducing yourself. I feel the same about feeling better about my true female self as I gain years of wisdom. I presented as male for all of my life. I am now 60. In the last year I started therapy to accept myself. Each day I am feeling better that I have embraced my female self. When discussed with my wife, she has set in her heels against me. I now have a challenge to figure out a plan and then start to execute it. I want to project externally what I feel inside eventually.

Nice to read and make your acquaintance here.

Hugs,
Leigh

@MissRachelW

Hello, Rachel!

Welcome to Susan's Place.

I see that you getting settled in here and I look forward to seeing you around the forum.

Clicking the HOME button will take you to the main page that shows all of the various subforums grouped by subject. Feel free to post, comment, and share your experience too.

Welcome aboard!

Welcome Rachel!

Chrissy

Hello Rachel

My name is Sarah B and I would also like to formally, Welcome you to Susan's Place!

I see that other members of Susan's have also welcomed you as well.

It's wonderful to have you here with us!  Sharing with others for the first time is a brave step, and it's great that you ar embracing your journey.  It sounds like you are aware of your inner feelings which have been a lifelong part of you, and it's great that you are feeling more comfortable with that side of yourself.

Whether you choose to step out further or stay within your supportive family at home, know that you are in good company here with like minded friends.  Looking forward to hearing more from you when you feel ready.

Once you feel comfortable here, it would be appreciated if you add a little bit more about yourself in the other forums and threads.  I would appreciate it very much as, I'm always interested in learning something new about new members

In addition members of Susan's will more than likely will discuss problems or issues that are similar to yours as most have experienced these issues as well.

Take care and all the best for the future.

Once again, Welcome to Susan's Place!

Best Wishes Always
Sarah B
Global Moderator
@Lori Dee
@Northern Star Girl
@MissRachelW

Thank you all for the warm welcome, it does feel like a weight off you to say hi...this is me and find you're accepted. You are right it is a big step. Thank you! I will be reading through the threads and exploring the site over the days and weeks ahead. I'm shy and new but you've been so friendly I'll join in where I can.

Hi Rachel,

Welcome to Susan's.

Paulie.