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Hi. Have just recently joined this site and finally completed my profile. I've put a bit about me on my profile, but guess this is where everyone reads! So, I'm in my mid 40's and only now at the stage where I feel I am at a stage in my life where I can finally complete what I started so long ago.  I'm currently living my life as a female around 80% of the time as my family and friends know of Amanda. Unfortunately, due to the type of work I am in and my work colleagues, I can't dress at work and while I get the usual 'gay' comments, no one knows of my desire to become a woman. I'm hoping that this situation will change and I am looking to move jobs.  I started dressing in my mums clothes as early as I can remember. I was always fascinated by them and loved the way they felt. As I grew older, this fascination became stronger and my dressing more regular. I didnt identify with myself as being a boy but as a girl. My mum saw it as a peculiar phase but didn't really make too much of it. As time went on, she began to accept it more and in a way encouraged it. By the time I was 15, I was wearing girls clothes around the house and even make up. I told my mum about how I felt  and she asked if I wanted to become a woman. I told her I did and since then, she has accepted me as female. I found it difficult to go from looking like a girl at home to being a boy at school and then later at work. Most people have assumed I am gay given my feminine appearance and mannerisms. I made friends with other girls at school and have identified more with them all my life. The desire to change completely has always been with me but only in recent years have I seen any chance of this becoming permanent and the hardest thing for me has always been keeping it hidden from those who don't know, and being Mandy to those who do....but then having to change back...I know there are so many others out there who have had similar pasts and some who may not have been as fortunate as me to have family support.  I'm hoping we can support one another which is why I joined this site. Hope to chat soon.  Love Mandy xx

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Hello Amanda,

 

Welcome to TransPulse. Thank you for sharing your story with us. :)

 

MaryEllen

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Hello Mandy.  Welcome!  That's nice that your mum is accepting.  Good luck in your job search.  Hopefully this can be the start of living full time.  I look forward to hearing more from you. 

 

Cheers, Jani

 

 

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Welcome to Trans Pulse, Mandy.  Most of us have found that even the most difficult situations can change over time, and what once looked impossible becomes possible.  I hope that is the future for you.  I look forward to hearing more from you.

 

HUGS

 

Carolyn Marie

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So nice to have you here, Mandy. You have an inspiring story. Hopefully you can add to our conversations as we add to yours.

 

Gwen

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Welcome Mandy.  I certainly remember the horrible feeling of having to change back to a male presentation.  I'm glad you finding your path and glad you've joined us.

 

Hugs,

 

Charlize

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Hi Mandy,

Welcome to TransPulse. I'm glad you're here!

 

Lots of love,

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