Hiya Kayliey,

Welcome to Susan's
I was in your town a couple of weeks ago in my "Day Job"... it was so cold even my goosebumps got goosebumps!

The great thing about this site is you will find a wide range of people here from all around the world with a wealth of ideas and experience....
Dealing with our inner feelings can be very tough, and you are lucky to have an understanding girlfriend, but be prepared, as few partners can deal with our issues long term.
I found my way to Transformation many years ago, and while I also found them very helpful initially I found a lot of what they sell to be very expensive. The "look" many of their stores promote is not very natural, so I tend to use them only occasionally now for specific products I can not get elsewhere.
You will be amazed at what you can buy in your local high street that is a fraction of the price and a great fit. I don't know what size you are, but if you are looking for shoes or are taller, then "Evans" will do up to at least size 10 in wider fits for a lot of their shoes starting from only £25 (or less in the sales). "New Look" also do some great budget fashion, with taller sizes in a lot of products. Larger "Debenhams" stores do some really great shapeware (a "Nancy Glantz" flexible waist enhancer will cost £18 and is really comfy and flexible).
So please check out the site rules....
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,2.0.html....and jump in and post on a few topics that catch your fancy.

You will need to make 15 posts to get the ability to pm, edit profile etc..
Please feel free to pm me or just post a request on the forum if you have more questions....
Take Care!

Chrissty