Quote from: Anne_lifetrip on February 17, 2026, 03:03:32 AMHello girls, so I was meaning to write this message just want to say...thank you!.
I was aware that I was a girl since I was 6, crying myself to sleep praying to wake up as a girl the next morning, and I felt very lonely...this is the brief summary of my life.
I felt as a guinea pig when I first went to a transgender "expert" some 20+ years ago searching for help to transition. I felt that the professional was analyzing a strange specimen instead of listening to me, making me feel alone, again.
When I came out to my parents...same story and a void opened between us...
Years went by and I just continued my transition at my own pace...because I am know who I am, getting my own help based on the experiences I read in forums like this one. I have made many mistakes and m aware...but I try as much as possible that they only affect me. I try not to make wrong to anyone.
I searched for advice once again and he was a ray of light and gave me hope. He suggested that I should stop being so protective of myself and that I should open...so I was already in Ig and he suggested to contact the closer trans association and get in personally, so that I would have real interaction as myself...so I did.
I collaborated in an activity, very nervously dressed as a man (pretty androginous), and when I opened up at the end and told them that my name is Anne and I am trans, I saw the void open again. The responsible looked at me ice cold, took a step backwards and well...that was a no no there...and feeling of loneliness again...but I keep on going.
So I looked around and found this forum...and you have all made me feel good and accompanied...thank you for that.
I have shared more of my life trip with you girls than I have shared with anyone...Thank you.
I have not felt judged, questioned or doubted...thank you.
So, this is just a BIG THANK YOU POST.
Thank you Susan and all the moderators and supporters, for hosting and keeping this forum such a wonderful place.
All the love for you lovely girls...Anne 🩷
I'm not sure how I missed this but that's a beautiful post Anne. I am coming from a similar position as you, I always knew from my earliest years I was supposed to be a girl but back in the 80's and 90's there wasn't many examples of achievable goals or role models.
I found Susans years ago but only used it for information and to read inspiring stories of the brave women who were living my dream. I wish I had been brave enough to join in back then. My experience since joining echo's yours, I didn't think it was possible to find somewhere as welcoming and somewhere where I could feel accepted but here I am. I have only been a member since February and yet I can't imagine not having this in my life.
