Hi, I'm Birdie. I'm really nervous about this. I've been stealth for so long that talking about this stuff is all kinds of absolutely scary, but I've been having some troubles with HRT and figuring out SRS and I don't really have anyone I can talk to about it.

I'm twenty four and this will be my ten-year full-time transition celebration anniversary! If I can just save a little more money I should be all finished by the end of the year. So I guess I'm here to look for some advice about this last little bit of the proccess, plus my mother says I should offer some help to anyone else who is transitioning young, because it's  "not just a walk in the cake". Crazy mom. 

Anyways, that's it.

I hope I did that right. There's so many buttons!

YAY!

-Birdie
XX

Hi Birdie,

Congratulations on the anniversary!

And you have the best mum in the world!

I think you should offer your help to others, its not easy as you know. Take me for example.... im 23, had these feelings all my life but im completly scared. I dont have anyone i can talk to, no one to help me, not even to take me shopping for some clothes so i can finally find out if i feels right. i know if i had a friend, someone to help me i wouldnt be in the mess im in now.

but then again TS's dont exactly advertise for help so how would you know who to help! lol.

Thanks

Hiya Birdie

Congrat's and Welcome to Susan's !

I'm sure you will find the help and advice you are looking for here, so don't be shy and start posting some questions!



Chrissty

Hi Birdie and welcome   

You can relax.....Your among friends here 

Congrats on your anniversary   

Jump on in and share your experiences 

Hi Birdie,   

Welcome to our little family. Over 1660 strong. That would be one heck of a family reunion. Feel free to post your successes/failures, Hopes/dreams.  Ask questions and seek answers.  Give and receive advice.

But remember we are family here, your family now.  And it is always nice to have another sister.   

And ten years as the real you.  Awesome. 

Janet

Hello Birdie and welcome to Susan's! 

Thanks so much for introducing yourself.  Please take a few moments to get familiar with all the boards of the site, review the site rules before posting, and take advantage of our many resources such as the wiki, chat, and the links listed at the main page.  We look forward to your future posts and participation.  Enjoy your stay! 

tink

Hi Birdie
Welcome to a very nice family.
Your Mum is so cool!
You must have oodles of advice and stories!

LoL
Cindy James

Ohmygod! WOWOW! You're all so sweet and welcoming! YAY! Thank you!

Chrissty, Virginia and Tink thank you sweethearts! *hugs*

Cindy and Mark, I told my mom you said she was cool. You actually made her speechless! Thank you from both of us! *hugs*

And Janet, I totally mean this as a compliment because you're gorgeous, but you look just like my mom! Exact same hair color and everything! Spooky stuff! Thank you for the nice words honey.  *hugs*

Thanks everyone!

-Birdie
XX

Welcome to Susans Birdie, and congrats on your anniversary!

Hi Birdie and welcome to the forum!  You came to the right place.  Congrats on your anniversary and on having such a cool mom!

Gwen 

Thanks for the lovely welcomes Jay and Gwen! *hugs*

Oh and by the way Mark, I don't know which direction you're headed and it's a long shot that you're even in the same country as me, let alone the same city. BUT if you live in Melbourne and need someone to go out shopping with I am THE. SHOPPING. QUEEN! 

Seriously though, I'll shop the hell out of you if you like. If you're local?

-Birdie
XX

Quote from: Birdie on February 01, 2009, 02:01:25 AM
And Janet, I totally mean this as a compliment because you're gorgeous, but you look just like my mom! Exact same hair color and everything! Spooky stuff! Thank you for the nice words honey.  *hugs*

Thank you, Birdy.  It has never been said that I look like someone's Mom, before.  And I do take that as a big complement.

Janet

Janet that's a huge relief! I was worried after I posted that. I really didn't want you to take it the wrong way because my mom's a stunner and you're definitely her doppleganger! 

I'm getting addicted to these little smiley face thingies! 

-Birdie

I actually lost what post it was in.  That is why it took me a while to respond.  But you made my day and I was smiling all day.

It was the best comment one could make to a transwoman.   Big Hugs.

Janet

Quote from: Birdie on February 04, 2009, 02:09:54 AM
Thanks for the lovely welcomes Jay and Gwen! *hugs*

Oh and by the way Mark, I don't know which direction you're headed and it's a long shot that you're even in the same country as me, let alone the same city. BUT if you live in Melbourne and need someone to go out shopping with I am THE. SHOPPING. QUEEN! 

Seriously though, I'll shop the hell out of you if you like. If you're local?

-Birdie
XX

Aww, thanks for the offer, i would love to! but since i live in the UK it would be one hell of a bus ride!!!!!!

if i ever find myself in Melbourne, i shall let you know.

i am gutted your not closer 

Welcome, Birdie!

You've got three great, great things going for you, Babes:

One ... You're young.  You're doing this at the right time.  Don't let time slip by like I did ... for way, way, way too long.  Go for it, Girl!

Two ... You've got a supportive Mom!  God!  How many of us here would simply die to have had that advantage.  How about it, gals?

Three ... You live in 2009 with The Information Age in full-tilt-boogie mode, so you've got this wonderful, online community to encourage you!

Count your blessings, Hun, 'cause you've got lot's of 'em.

Enjoy your journey!