I do float!  In the water!  Sometimes!   

Confession time - I've been reading tons on your forums, trying to get inside your collective noggins to better understand my own!  I've chatted with some of you wonderful people (under the name 'Incarnadine') and received great advice there!

I'm a late-30's MTF who's not sure about a lot of things.  I come from a strong Christian background (read a TON on that sub-forum!), married, four kids, tons of questions, terrible self-confidence, etc.  I tend to over-analyze; I am losing weight via South-Beach; and I enjoy playing video games and chatting on Facebook.

I have already read the rules, post-count, reputation explanations, etc.  I look forward to posting questions of my own, chatting with you's guy's, and seeking guidance and encouragement as I learn more about myself.

I've shared my feelings with my Mrs., who being from the same religious background as myself immediately told me in no uncertain terms that pursuing this course of thought or action would result in a cessation of marital bliss.  I've shared with my PCP, who referred me to an endocrin; I'm nervous about making that appointment.

And last but not least, I hail from upstate NY - MILES from NYC - if I never have to visit there again, I'll be happy. 

Hi Incarnadine, nice to meet you. Since you've read all the pertinent information, we'll move straight to the square peg in the round hole portion of your orientation. A lot of us here don't visit the chat, so you'll be making some new friends! See you around, hugs, Devlyn

Huuugs Hi swety   Welcome    So, how are you feeling?  How is it going?

Hi Incarnadine,

Welcome to our little family. Over 8072 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 sister.


Janet 

That phrase always reminds me of root beer floats. Welcome to Susan's.

Quote from: Felix on September 01, 2012, 09:53:23 PM
That phrase always reminds me of root beer floats. Welcome to Susan's.

It always reminds me of Stephen King's "It": We all float down here...

Welcome Incarnadine - Enjoy!

Hi Incarnadine,

A big Aussie welcome to Susan's family. It's good of you to drop in and say "Hi". Hope you like it here, and you stay for a while.

You appear to have done a lot of research on the subject. I just hope you've done your homework on the family issues. How that situation is handled often makes or breaks you, particularly if any misguided 'christian' ethos gets caught up in it.

If you are a bit daunted about making an appointment with your Endo, perhaps now would be a good time to talk all your questions over with a trained gender therapist. They are bound to shed some light on the matter.

How you handle these next few months will determine how well your journey will move forward. It sounds to me like everyone in your circle of influence may need a lot of education in what you are going through for them to remain true to you and support you the best way they know how.

Looking forward to hearing more of your story in time to come, but in the meantime, be safe, well and happy.

Lotsa huggs
Catherine

It always reminds me of "Sorrow floats" (Sorrow being the stuffed dog in Hotel New Hampshire) - but hope is better . Welcome to the melange that is us .