New to all of this

[Samij]

Well hello! This is a very long time coming for me, after years of not understanding myself, and then years of denial I'm finally at a point where I accept I am transgender. I've always felt better in girls/woman's clothing since the first time I tried on one of my sisters dresses as a young child. I unfortunately never understood what I was actually experiencing every time I secretly wore a dress or a skirt. I have spent the last 25 years compensating to hide my feelings. I'm the stereotype, I drive a big truck, I have the tough guy job, but I come home shower shave and put on a nice outfit and have a glass of wine and I finally feel comfortable.
    After years of denying it I'm meeting with an endocrinologist next week to get started with hrt. The clinic works on an informed consent model and the dr sounds amazing. I'm so excited I can hardly concentrate on daily life. I think it will be a while before I can go full time, I'd like to have some of the effects of the hrt take place, and I have not figured out voice changes yet. I can't wait for the next stage of my journey and it would be nice to have a place to share my journey. I look forward to meeting all of you!

Sami

[Northern Star Girl]

Well hello! This is a very long time coming for me, after years of not understanding myself, and then years of denial I'm finally at a point where I accept I am transgender. I've always felt better in girls/woman's clothing since the first time I tried on one of my sisters dresses as a young child. I unfortunately never understood what I was actually experiencing every time I secretly wore a dress or a skirt. I have spent the last 25 years compensating to hide my feelings. I'm the stereotype, I drive a big truck, I have the tough guy job, but I come home shower shave and put on a nice outfit and have a glass of wine and I finally feel comfortable.
    After years of denying it I'm meeting with an endocrinologist next week to get started with hrt. The clinic works on an informed consent model and the dr sounds amazing. I'm so excited I can hardly concentrate on daily life. I think it will be a while before I can go full time, I'd like to have some of the effects of the hrt take place, and I have not figured out voice changes yet. I can't wait for the next stage of my journey and it would be nice to have a place to share my journey. I look forward to meeting all of you!

Sami

@Samij
Dear Sami:
     I am so very glad that you have become a member here and this is your very first posting.   I am happy to see that you found the Susan's Place Forums.

    As you post on the forums you will be able to exchange thoughts and comments with others that are experiencing many of the same things that you are.   I expect that you will be getting many members offering their thoughts and suggestions as you continue to post here. 

    This is the right place for you to be to find out what others may have to say that may have been in your cirstances and with your questions and concerns.
    There are a lot of members here that will be able to identify with your situation and as you continue to feel free to share with all of us.

    I also want to warmly WELCOME you to Susan's Place. 
You will find this a safe and friendly place to share with others and to read about others similar trials, tribulations, and successes.

    As you are certainly aware you can share with others and involve yourself with some give and take with other like-minded members.  When frustrated or if you have successes you can share it here if you wish and receive support from others and offer support to others. ....
     ***There is a very good chance that you might find that you will make some new like-minded friends here. 

    Please come in and continue to be involved at your own pace.
   
    I have attached important and informative LINKS that will help you to navigate around the Forums and will allow you to enjoy the features here.     
Please look closely at the LINKS in RED, answers are there to many questions that new members ask.

Again, Welcome to Susan's Place.
Danielle

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[V M]

Hi Sami 

Welcome to Susan's Place    Glad to have you here, join on in the fun

Hugs

V M

[Samij]

Thank you for welcoming me, I have browsed for a long time and Susan's place has already been a great resource. I hope i will be able to actually contribute to the great community already established here!

[LizK]

Hi Sami 

Welcome to Susan's, Hope you enjoy your time here 

There are lots of great people with valuable experiences and only to happy to share them with you.

Take care 

LizK