Hello Everyone!
I must say that I am very happy to have found this wonderful online community! I look forward to learning & sharing with everyone.
A little about me, I am in my early 50's, married, and I live in Lenox, MA. My story is not new to anyone, my entire life has alkways been about hiding the woman that I am in an effort to "fit in" with societies expectations (and my parents) about the role of a male. My regret is that it has taken over 50 years to begin my transition! But, I am looking forward to an exciting new life and I am enjoying the journey!
I have made wonderful progress with my therapist (who I adore!) over the past 8 months and I look forward to continuing to explore who Jen really is!
I was bad with my trsansition in the beginning, I started myself on a hormone therapy by purchasing from an internet pharmacy without the guidance of an endo. I did that for about 3 months and then I said enough of this I felt that I really needed to continue my treatments with an endo that could monitor my levels.
I am so grateful too, because in a very short period of time (with im injections & spiro) I have begun to see excellent results! My breast's are developing nicely and my skin has become fantastic (yeh!). So I am thrilled so far!
My wife has been supportive so far, and she claims that she will never leave me! I must be blessed because she is so wonderful to still be in love with me and is looking forward to growing old together.
Well, I have rambled enough so I will say good bye for now. I am grateful that this community is here, and I do hope to actively participate in discussions!
Hugs to all
Jennifer

Hello Jennifer.

Welcome to Susan's.  I hope that you find the site helpful and all that you hope it to be.  You will find many members here with stories and experiences similar to yours.  Please take the time to explore the site as there are several areas that you may find interesting.  First is our online Chat area, followed by our huge links section, and of course here in the forums, and lastly our Wiki.  Also read the Terms of Service/Rules that govern our actions here at Susan's.

Participate where you can and don't be afraid to ask for or give advice, as that's what makes Susan's the great site that it is.  I'm sure that we will chat later, so relax and enjoy your stay, you are among friends.

Steph

Hi Jennifer,
  I have talked to you before, welcome to Susan's. As Steph said there is a lot of information here on Susan's and if you can't find it I know someone might know where to find the answer.
   I to started my transition late. I began to realize who I am and that it was possible and there were others in my late 40's. My marriage is intack too. We have been married for 37 years and she told me that a little change in gender will not get rid of her. She has told me that we are attached at the hip. I told her that I guess I'm stuck with you for another 50 years. LOL She is my best friend.
  Hope you have fun here.
Love Sheila

Hello Jennifer:

Welcome to Susan's.  I'm very glad that you have found us.  I'm sure you are going to have a wonderful time here.  Please keep posting as we'd love to know more about you and your ideas.


tinkerbell

Hi Jennifer,
I am in my mid 50's, married, too. With 3 sons and 4 grandkids I will never say that I wasted my earlier year pretenting to be a male.
It was last fall that I boke out of my own prison and now as Jilleann; I'm learning to live life all over again.
I'm gald that you have a very supportive wife. Make sure you remind her howwonderful she is. My wife is not very supportive and does not want to see me dressed as Jillieann. It has real slowed down my transition because I don't want to lose her.

It good to meet you Jenn. Looking forward to more of your postings.

Jillieann

Welcome, Jennifer.  Lots of late bloomers here. 

Robyn, whose week at home is coming to an end.

Welcome Jennifer and nice meeting you.

Nero

welcome jenn nice to meet you and welcome

Welcome Jenn,

This is a great place to wile away some time with friends.  It's amazing how well we get to know each other.  I'm sure you will enjoy it here.

Cindi

Hello and Welcome, Jen!

I wasn't late wearing bloomers but I was in realizing why I did it!

I'm happy that you joined us.  Come often and let us know what you think.  I'll be looking forward to reading it.

again, WELCOME ! ! 
helen

Hello Jennifer,

Its nice to meet you.  Welcome to Susan's!  I am sure you will meet many new friends here.  Be sure to check out the Reference Library and the WIKI.  Lots of good information there.  I will be looking forward to reading your posts.  If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.  You are among friends and there are many knowledgable people here.  Again Welcome!   

Hugs,

Shannon

jenniferm:
  Good for you, am glad that you took the legal route, less complication if you can afford it.  At any rate welco to susan's
looking forward to read more about you.
sheial18