It seems a good idea to take the suggestion to send out a post introducing myself. Being extremely computer literate (that is, I can spell computer), and I have just now proven that by deleting my first attempt at this introduction, please let me try again. I will promise you that I am a compulsive self-editor, although I'm not sure it results in any improvement, but it does consume a lot of time.

I live in Kansas, and at 60 am one of the less young persons on the forum, but I can't fix anything yesterday. I retired a few years ago from local government, and have since worked in the interstate transportation industry, so I will have a very random and intermitant on-line availablity. I have been married for 23 years and have one son, away at school.

All my live I have had what's called gender issues, including crossdressing and transsexual thoughts and desires. In the early 70s I went to a doctor to run what tests were out there then. There was no physical reason discovered for my situation. I remember the doctor saying that it appeared to be a mental issue. I thought the problem was the male body attached to me, but there's probably a smaller difference in those positions then you might think. He also said that I wouldn't make a very good looking woman. That actually upset me then, but since then my attitude is best expressed in the more recent words "Well Duh!"

I have lately had a strong return of the feelings, and I've decided that I will get to wherever I need to go. I am so lucky in that my wive and I have always been open about this, discussed it early on prior to marriage, even crossdressing in her presence when possible. She is so very supportive and accepting, even though the possibilites of the situation creates much pain and uncertainity.

The editor, in looking back over this post, feels that I have retreived my original thoughts from the delete zone. I have been a lurker out here for a short while, so I am a bit familiar with several of the posters, and I am very impressed with the quality of Susan's Place. By the way, I figured out my name before I came across Susan's Place, but I think it's pretty neat anyway. I don't know how much a participater I may be as I have always been a loner, but we shall see.

Love to all my friends, and may you all be friends.

Susan

Hi Susan, and welcome to Susan's, wow that rhymed!

Thank you for your introduction, and I'm glad you found us!  Here you will find many people in different  stages of transition from whom you can learn and whom you can teach with your own posts.  We really look forward to reading more about you.  Please don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have about our forums, the site rules, the chat room or the wiki; we will be more than happy to respond to them and make your stay as pleasant as possible.

tinkerbell

Hello Susan,
I'm glad to meet you. I'm 55 and climbing myself.
If your look for friends and or information about gender issues this is the place.
Please read the site rules at:
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,2.0.html if you haven't already.
Then check out the Wiki, with ton of info on the gender topics. Oh and check out our chat and  links section too. Have a great read.
Welcome to Susan's.
I hope you come back soon and post some more.

Jillieann

Welcome Susan,

Enjoy your time here it is a great resource for anyone with Gender issues.....

As for age, you are never to old to find happiness and there are lots of people of different ages and at various stages of discovery on this forum that can give you the benefit of their experience.

Buffy - Only a mere 46 years old

Hello and Welcome, Susan Kay!

I'm happy that you decided to join and start posting messages.  There are many older girls that post on this site.  I just turned 51 and have been growing into my true self for just over a year now.  Looks, as it turns out, aren't everything (but they count enough for me to post a fake pic as my avatar, LOL!) and from what I've seen in others, hormones can make a huge difference in that department.  I'm hoping in my case the change is colossal  .

I'll be looking forward to reading more from you Susan Kay.  Feel free to post as much or as little as you like - no pressure.  I hope you enjoy this site as much or more than I do and I'm again happy to say,

WELCOME ! ! 

Welcome to our corner of the world. We live just across the state line to the south.

Leah's,Transitioning M2F and I'm her S.O. for 25 years. Age bracket the same also. It 's better late than never someone told us and I really believe this too. She is the happiest I have ever seen her in all our married life together.

Enjoy this wonderful place Susan it has much to offer.

Smiles,
Peggiann

SusanKay140:
  welcome susankay, glad that you made yourself known to all of us, good 4 you and lucky 4 us.
sheila18

Hello Susan,

Its really nice to meet you.  Be sure to check out the Reference Library and the WIKI.  Lots of good information there.  You are never too old to discover the real you.  I wish you well on your journey.  If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.  You are among friends and we have lots of knowledgable people here to offer their support.  I will be looking forward to reading more posts from you in the future.  Take care and again Welcome!   

Hugs,

Shannon

Welcome to Susans Susan.  Don't worry about the name.  There are like 2 or 3 Susans in my support group of about 30 regulars.

Melissa

Hello Susan

Though Im new here my self welcome and its very nice to meet you

Hello Susan and welcome. I'm also new here and even though I haven't posted much, Ive learned a whole heck of alot just by exploring the site. and I'm sure you will too. So far the people here seem to be very nice, caring.
I'm sure you'll like it here.
Jamie Lee

Welcome, Susan Kay.  I am also a Kansas resident (KC metro area).  There is a support group active in the KC area.  I can give you information if you are interested.  There have been groups in Wichita from time to time, but I do not know if any are currently active.

Louise