Hi everyone
I am really new to this and very scared that I might say something verry wrong.
Dispite being working with computers since 1986 I am very new to this world.
I have joined because my ongoing gender identity problems and feelings I have been living with and battling with every day of my life since I was aprox 4 years old.

Hi nmason

No reason to be shy here. We all have or have loved ones who have gender problems. So one thing is for sure you are amongst a family of friends who understand and have lived with such issues.

Have a read through some of the posts and get to know us.


Welcome

Cindy

nmason,

I'm relatively new myself.  It feels like I only just made the decision to finally live my life.  Despite my total of lack of knowledge on all the technical part I have been rather warmly welcomed.  I know the feeling of the struggle, as do many others here - We can't change our past but we can start ourselves in a new direction for tomorrow.     
We are learning - the only way to find out if we are wrong is to ask our questions.  Believe it or not people don't expect us to know everything right off the bat.  
If you're really uncomfortable with your lack of knowledge read for a bit - there is no rush to participate here and there is plenty of stuff here to learn.

nmason,

As Cindy mentioned, you are here among friends now. There is really nothing, short of blatantly attacking someone else, that will be wrong. There are many of us who are new to this becoming ourselves and many of us who are embarking on the journey after many years of denial, fear and confusion (48 years for me). So, don't be shy, step right up and ask questions, start topics of your own, share your experiences, join the party.

Welcome 

Deanna

Hi nmason,

Welcome to our little family. Over 3400 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 member.

And be sure to check out

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Blessed Be.
Janet

Hmmmm......since 4yrs old?  Now why does that sound so familiar to me? 
Welcome, nmason


Bev

Don't be scared! Jump in, the water is fine!

Welcome!

Welcome!! The first steps are the most difficult to make. You are not alone here as many of us are just beginning to examine our genders and where we fit in-or not. You will find people who are single, divorced, and those who are married (as I am) and have children.

I have been reading and studying for a while and still there are many articles and forum posts I have not read. I consider myself most fortunate to have found this site and have recieved much comfort and support from members here. Just knowing I am not alone in my struggles helps me a great deal. Feel free to ask any questions you wish to and if you look thru previous posts you will probably find someone else who has asked the same thing you need to know. I looked and read posts and articles for a long time before joining.

Bye for now,
Randi

Hi nmason,

I know how you feel as I have also recently joined Susans after stumbling onto the site. Everyone is very warm and welcoming. You will find as I have found that what you are feeling has been felt by many others. Those feelings and experiences are not isolated to you. You will also find as I have that when you read the stories of many here you will say to yourself "That is me". I could not believe that after reading the stories of my sisters here that I would constantly say, they are writing my exact story.

Finally, welcome and let your journey begin.

hi welcome to susans we are all here because we share a common life experience
hugs
jessica

Heyyyy! Welcome.

Don't by shy. I am new here too. I am sure you will be just fine.
I know how hard it is to post your first post in here. Congrats on accomplishing that! You are one step closer to finding out who you really are.

You will meet many, many wonderful people here (as I already have ), all of which are willing to help you with whatever you need.

All the best, and good luck on your journey. Take care.

Love,
Dizzyy.

no need to worry here. You have family here. Welcome!
Sarah

Thank you all for you warm welcome and very kind words. I am overwhelmed at the moment with your replies(wheres the tissues) .
I have logged on to say I have been contacted by the local gender support organisation and negotiating an appointment date to have a talk and get possible help and guidence on how to cope and move forward.

Great! Moving forward is reassuring-at least I find it so. I have an appointment this Wed to see my GP and intend to tell him everything. Keep us posted on what you find there.

Randi

welcome nmason

i hav been goin through gender issues from a very young age as hav most of the ppl on here. you are not alone, we understand.