Hi there,
Im new here... been lurking a while and thought i'd finally join.

First of all, let me say thank you for all the help this forum has given me already... just in reading all your posts and hearing your stories.  I probably would never have had the courage to come out if it wasnt for all of you.

So i guess about me.... Im a mid 20 year old MTF transsexual who is just starting out.  Same ol story you've probably heard a few hundred times... always felt different... knew something was up since i was young...started experimenting wearing womens clothing... etc etc.

Gets more interesting a few weeks ago when i finally broke down and told my wife.  Her reply was something along the lines of "why didnt you tell me sooner? you shouldnt have to deal with this all by yourself!"  and was generally quite supportive... followed by "aww hell... you are going to be prettier than me"  It blew my mind.  The next day was a bit rough... which is to be expected... but now we are doing quite well... and looks like we'll be staying together.  At least thats the plan, but we both still love each immensely... and while im sure it isnt going to be easy, I think we have a shot.   Im hopeful  (she even took me out shopping that weekend so i no longer have to steal all her clothes (which ive been doing for a while... but shes known about that for a loooong time.. ive pretty much been in female mode... or mostly in female mode at home for a couple of years now... tho i was trying to convince myself it was just crossdressing and nothing more... bah stupid denial )  yea she is awsome)

Also the other day i came out to my best from from forever... and she was like "really?? ... well.. makes sense...  you always did kind of say you were a lesbian in a mans body... guess it was just a bit more literal than we thought"

Hrm.. what else?... I had one therapy session.. but not with someone experienced in this sort of thing....  it didnt go all that well (she admitted her knowledge of the subject has come mostly from TV...)  But she said she'd try and do some research into to it.. and into various other therapists and doctors who can help... So we'll see... I dont live in a very good place for this sort of thing... but hopefully we'll be moving soon.

Anyway, i've rambled enough.  so.. yea i'll be seeing you around.

-Liz

Hi Lizard, very nice story. Your wife and BFF are very special people. Good luck

Amanda

Hello Liz and welcome to Susan's!

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tink

Welcome welcome!

I wish I had the same luck or taste in friends you seemed to have had.

my friends are pretty awsome.  Plus to them ive always been one of the girls anyway.  My best friend always knew something was up... but she just figured i was gay... which i guess she was sort of correct, tho i lesbian is probably more correct :-P

Now we'll see if i have the same sort of positive results when it gets time to let the family know........

Hi and Welcome Lizard, btw what king of lizard are you?  Maybe a charmeleon? 

I wish you all the best with the family and you have a great wife and friend. 


Buttercup 

Welcome Lizard,

Sounds like you chose your karmic family well. Your wife and best friend sound awesome. If where you stay is a challenge, it's friends and family that will help you through. I hope we can all become part of that circle eventually.

~Simone.

Quote from: lady amarant on June 17, 2008, 06:11:40 AM
I hope we can all become part of that circle eventually.

You all have already helped me immensely... and even tho this is the first time i'm actually posting, i feel like everyone on this board has already become part of my circle so to speak.  Its good to know that other people know what this is like.  Have/are experiencing the same joys and fears and hopes.  I really honestly dont know how people did this before there was resources like this available.

QuoteHi and Welcome Lizard, btw what king of lizard are you?  Maybe a charmeleon?  Smiley

chameleon would be strangely appropriate i guess :-P

Welcome to susans LIZARD!!! your friends sound great indeed. I wish I was in my mid 20's though and just starting out...but alas...