Hello to all, My name is Donna i'm Ts and just beginning this journey. I have been Ts all my life and I have come to the self realization that it's  time to do something so I can finally be myself and most importantly be happy. This life long journey has cost me dearly. I hope I can gain a few new friends and be a friend to all who come here.

Hello Donna and welcome to Susan's!

Thank you for your introduction.  I am sure you will find plenty of valuable information here at Susan's.  Please take a few moments to get familiar with all the forums of the site, review the site rules, 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

Quote from: Donna on April 23, 2007, 08:05:56 PM
Hello to all, My name is Donna i'm Ts and just beginning this journey. I have been Ts all my life and I have come to the self realization that it's  time to do something so I can finally be myself and most importantly be happy. This life long journey has cost me dearly. I hope I can gain a few new friends and be a friend to all who come here.

Hi Donna! And welcome to Susan's!

I'm so sorry for your losses, but.. there are joys to be gained too

I'm really looking forward to hearing more of your story if you'd like to share?

~Kate~

Thank you for the gracious welcome. Well where to start........ I was a husband twice and a father once as I said in my intro it's been costly. I've lost everything twice and now all I have is me and it's time to start my life over as the person The Woman I've always been. According to my therapist this is the one thing in my life I can do with great success. So I say let the fun begin. To start with I work in a Country and western bar as a doorman (bouncer) I really need a new more accepting enviroment. The place is full of rednecks that have no idea of who I am nor do I want them to know. I always looked at things from a different point of view(a much more female view than I ever portrayed) for survival sake I guess. But I can't ignore the woman in me anymore I want , no I need and have to set her free. I want this more than anything I have wanted in my life. I have many aquaintenences than I can count, but no real friends or anyone else that knows about the real ME. So changing into me is not a problem. This may sound cold and selfish but I need this to be complete. I have thought about suicide and tried it once to no avail just the ridicule of my ex. My therapist agree's that it's time to let the real me out and enjoy what life may bring. I've been alone for awhile now and i'm enjoying it but I need more.
My self acceptance is the most important thing I have ever done, and the feeling of inner peace is absolutly enlightening. So bring on the world I'm ready to fight to be me.

Hi Donna,
It's good to meet you. And thanks for sharing.

QuoteMy self acceptance is the most important thing I have ever done, and the feeling of inner peace is absolutly enlightening. So bring on the world I'm ready to fight to be me.

To accept yourself is a very important step. And yes after I did I found inner peace although in my  world there is very little real peace.
Welcome to Susan's.

Jillieann

Welcome to Susan's forums, Donna! 

It was nice chatting with you last night.

I'm happy you found us and decided to join and I hope we'll all get to know each other a little better real soon.

again, WELCOME ! !
helen

Hi Donna, welcome to Susan's our humble yet happy cyber home!
Lots of info here to help you continue your journey and the members are awesome. Let us know if we can help with anything.

Donna,

A big welcome to you, honey!

Many here are at various places in their journey and I know you will find some who well understand what you are going through.  Thanks for posting.  If you ever need a strong shoulder, just say the word.  There are always a few in good shape.

Again, glad you are here!

Kristi

Welcome, Donna.

It's a hard road for all of us and each of us has to find the path that works. I'm still trying. I know you'll find support and understanding here.

Steph

Hi again, today hasn't started off very well. After admitting to my self and my therapist about my being TS, I'm wondering what kind of can of worms I have opened up for myself. With being a secret for so long I feel like i've opened my self up to all sorts of the unknown. I guess I'm wondering if I have done the right thing because now it's all I think about(like Ididn't before) Its just to me all was ok when no one else knew. Help
Donna

Hi Donna,
I'm just starting out, too. Last week I admitted to my therapist that I am a woman! Talk about coincidence, huh? I can relate that the future is a big question mark. IMHO, it's like that for everyone.
Hooray for you!! This is the best group for support and help. Stick around and share your journey with us.
-Barb