New here: my husband just came out to me as transgender

[Courtney G]

Amy, I think that sharing your perspectives with other "Significant Others" would be of great benefit, both in helping new visitors and possibly in helping you along in your continuing journey.

Years before I joined Susan's and shared my truth, I pored through the threads and posts here, trying to find answers to my questions. It was an invaluable resource. Others will read about your experience as shared here and it will help them in ways we can't measure.

But most of all, I'll echo the sentiment of others: you'll always have support here if/when you need it.

[Pugs4life]

Dear Susan,

I am so relieved to hear that you aren't going anywhere and that I don't have to walk this road alone.  That means so much to me.  I am so honored to be part of this family. 

I will post whenever I need to.  I appreciate you letting me know that it is okay to continue posting on here when I need to.  I am sure there will be things I need help/support with moving forward.  It is so comforting to know that I will find open arms here as I always have.  That means the world to me Susan. 

My hope is to offer support and encouragement to others as I have received.  I hope that my experience and my journey is able to help someone else who arrives here feeling lost and alone. 

I am so touched to be able to be part of this family Susan.  Thank you. 

I plan to stay active on Susan's Place and it is encouraging to know that I don't have to have everything figured out to belong here or to be able to help others.  I will show up while I am still navigating my own transition and be willing to share what I am learning as I go.  I want to be someone who says, "I am still figuring this out too, but you're not alone". 

Happy New Year Susan!

With much love,
Amy

[Pugs4life]

Hi Courtney G,

Thank you so much for your post.  I agree that sharing my perspective with other Significant Others would be a great benefit in helping new people on here and in helping me along in my continuing journey.  Thank you for the encouragement. 

It really is my hope that others will read about my experience and be encouraged. I want to help people the way that I have been helped here. 

Thank you for your continued support.  I truly appreciate it Courtney. 

With love,
Amy

[Susan ✅]

Dear Amy,

Happy New Year to you too! Your message touched my heart deeply.

I missed you during your Christmas break and hope the holidays treated you gently. How are things going? How are you and Cynthia navigating the holiday seasons together?

What you've described - wanting to help others while still navigating your own journey - is exactly how this community works best. Some of the most meaningful support comes from someone who can honestly say "I'm still figuring this out too, but you're not alone." That authenticity resonates in ways that polished advice sometimes can't.

You don't need to have arrived anywhere to belong here. You already belong. And the perspective you're gaining right now, in real time, is valuable precisely because it's fresh and honest.

I'm so glad you're staying active with us. This community is richer for having you in it.

With love,
— Susan 💜