Hello & introductions!

[Ulfra_Wolfe]

Hello!

I'm a bit of an oddball from the Pacific Northwest (specifically, Washington state), and I'm male to female transgender.  In truth, I'm a bit non-binary, but that gets complicated; I prefer she/her pronouns, and intend to present far more feminine than I already do, but I haven't quite had the courage.  My looks and body type have been a source of discomfort for me, and I'm not very convinced I can present in a way that I'd be happy with.

I'm in my early thirties and feel like I'm truly living as me for the first time, and often wish I could rewind a decade back and start over as who I feel I really am.  It took a lot to get over my repression and have my epiphany that I was really transgender this whole time, and when I did, I was fortunate enough to have a trans girlfriend already that was completely supportive and helped me explore my identity in a safe place where I could feel comfortable.

It's been a while since I've used an internet forum, but I figured I might as well reach out and talk to more people that understand.  I wouldn't say I have a shortage of friends or community, but I also want to be able to support anyone else that may be in less fortunate circumstances than my own and give advice, a shoulder, etc. if need be.  I like helping people find themselves.

I'm a published writer (sort of) that's looking to do more writing and maybe end up publishing novels professionally, but for now I'm still an amateur puttering away at life and trying to find my place.

I hope to meet many wonderful people here!

[MarcieMarie12]

Hi Wolfe, welcome to transpulse! I was 42 when I transitioned and got over the roadblocks that kept me in denial, and also worried about how I would get from "him" to me. 

 

Hugs,

Marcie

[Dev]

Welcome to TransPulse!  Wonderful people are definitely something you'll find here and in our chat rooms.  I'm very glad to hear you have a friend who could give you that safe space to explore things.  She and those of us here will be happy to help you take those next steps.

[Ulfra_Wolfe]

Thank you, Dev!

I should have mentioned earlier that I am around 2 years on HRT, though I can't say that my appearance has changed in ways that I am entirely happy with.  Mostly it's clothes and makeup that I need to work on.  I'm actually not used to caring about my appearance, at all, and 30 years of bad habits have caught up with me and are hard to break.

[Dev]

Tell me about it.  30 years here of not caring one way or the other about proper skin care to suddenly having a regimen?  Talk about culture shock.   

[Carolyn Marie]

Welcome to Trans Pulse, Wolfe.  I hope you find the support and friendship here that you're looking for.  I think you will.  Ask any questions, and we'll do our best to give you straight and honest answers.

 

HUGS

 

Carolyn Marie

[Jani]

Don't get me started!  I'm in the same boat, plus now the "normal" effects of aging.  Ahhh.

 

Anyway, Welcome aboard Ulfra Wolfe.  

 

1 hour ago, Ulfra_Wolfe said:

often wish I could rewind a decade back and start over as who I feel I really am.

 

Don't we all; at least a decade.  But you are on your journey and that's what's important.  Please join in the conversation as we'd love to hear from you.

Jani 

[Timber Wolf]

Hi Ulfra_Wolfe,

Welcome to TransPulse! Glad you're here.

 

Lots of love,

Timber Wolf?

[Ulfra_Wolfe]

2 hours ago, Timber Wolf said:

Hi Ulfra_Wolfe,

Welcome to TransPulse! Glad you're here.

 

Lots of love,

Timber Wolf?

 

Hello, Wolf!  I am Wolfe!

 

(Wolf solidarity!)

[tracy_j]

Hi Ultra_Wolfe

 

Welcome

 

Tracy x

 

[Charlize]

Welcome to Laura's Ulfra Wolfe.  The first fully transitioned person i knew was named Wolf.   You've already met Timber and i'm glad we are getting a pack.  Don't feel badly about getting a late start.  Societal pressures, live in general and my own inability to accept myself held me back until the age of 63.  The last 6 years have been a blessing.  Laura's has helped me strengthen my self acceptance.  I'm also learning to find peace with the fact that i'll never be the hot young thing i had always dreamed of.  i have to settle for being a loving grandma which i'm finding incredibly sweet.

 

Hugs,

 

Charlize