I'm new here and have been enlightened by ALL of the posts and responses :-) Here's a short bit about myself. This is my first post EVER anywhere. I'm a M2F transgendered lost soul who is FINALLY taking care of "herself" for the first time in thirty-five years!!! I've tried to deal with "myself" since I was four-years old (YES... I remember the exact moment).  I went thru countless girl friends; always breaking up before it got too serious. I did, what I know was the right thing, get married when I got my GF pregnant. She found out two years into the relationship and was supportive for eight more years.  The *hit hit the fan when I told that I couldn't take it anymore living a lie.  We are divorced and I'm closer to my children than ever.  I've been going to a therapist for a few years and FINALLY received my "letter" to start HRT.  I've been very emotional lately, but I've got a Fabulous support group.  I can NOT wait to see what happens next.  CHEERS and HUGGS EVERYONE !!!   Josie

Welcome Josie! I think you will find many similar stories on this site. I myself was married nearly twice as long as you, but I have half as many kids. lol.

Hello Josie 

Welcome here. I too, have been married and divorced for the same reason as you. I really hope you enjoy your stay here with us.

Looking forward to reading about your progress.

Huggs

Maegan

Welcome aboard.  I was married too, 20 years then she left me for her best friend!  Maybe she should have stuck around!  ???My kids are ok with my transition, both adults now.
Have fun living in the New World.
Karen.

Hi Josie, it's nice to meet you! You'll find lots of info here, and friends for those emotional days. See you around, hugs, Tracey

Thankyou SO much !!! 

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Hugs and Love,
Janet 
   

Oh... and...  HUGS!!!

Hola Josie

You sound soo excited, enjoy you journey you only have it once but it can be magical

Hug

Hi Josie

Welcome here on the forum.
Your story is very simulair with most of us.
I think you'll find a  lot of soulmates here.

hug
Annette

YES to SOULMATES !!! Luv'in IT :-)

Hi I feel really happy for you, at last you can become the beutifull woman you are inside, yes it's a struggle while your waiting but think of when it's all complete. I was married for 14 years had a daughter I was divorced and lived alone I knew I was a F2M transexual when I wanted to climb trees hated dresses at the age of 7 I just didn't understand why I was called a girl when I knew I was a boy lol but I feel pleased for you please let me know how your going on anytime you wish to chat please feel free. but I wish you well on your transistion journey and what an exciting journey it will be ..:-)

Update... I FINALLY had my first visit with my new physician on 05/02/11.  He recieved the approval letter from my psychologists weeks ago.  I was REALLY upset that I had to wait two weeks for an appointment.  Well... His first question was "Why are you here today?"  I didn't even hesitate.  I was...like...."I'm here to start HRT!!!" He asked me a lot of questions, did a FULL exam and I walked out with a script for Prem and Spiro.  Here's where it goes insane!!! Within a few hours of taking my first dose, I felt like I was at TOTAL PEACE in my mind.  I no longer have this "VOICE" in my mind CONSTANTLY telling me that my brain doesn't match my body.  What is going on here?  I would have done ANYTHING to feel this way!!

Hi Josie,

Welcome to life The buzz is that you are finally being you.

Welcome

Cindy

The "hard road" has ended for you now,smooth sailing here at susans

It is SO nice and peacefull ;-) HUGS to everyone !!!

Oh my Gosh... I cannot believe that it has been seven CRAZY months since my last post.  It feels as if it was yesterday that my "lil' soul sister" and I made the call for the appointment to begin this transformation of a lifetime. Well ... I've just progressed to injections of Estradoil Valerate which has given me a rather nice perky "set".  I'm sitting here at work having tears of happiness as I jot this down ;'-). I could not be happier!!! Most of my family and ALL of my friends have been the part of a WONDERFUL "Jo Support Group".  I feel so comfortable right now with myself.  What I imagined being the most difficult decision of my life has been rather comfy!! No more unexplainable voices in my head or even suicidal thoughts.  I guess I should get some actual work done here, so I'll chat with you all later.  HAPPY HOLIDAYS & HUGS TO ALL :-)

Hi Josie

change the marker from Ftm to MtF ?

Lilacwoman -

I was just about to say that.
xD

I should have noticed that ;-)