Hello

[Joe76]

Hi everyone, 

I am Joe (still getting used to saying that) and I am just beginning my journey, I am FtM and a little late in life, though not too late.  I have no idea how I’m meant to be feeling about all this, what’s right, what’s wrong, if what I feel is normal,  I accepted my lot and never actually thought I’d have the courage to start this process, even though I knew it’s what I wanted and needed to be happy. 

I don’t hate my female self, my female body,  I just know it’s not who I’m meant to be. I’ve always known. Am I meant to hate it? Is not hating it okay.  I am male, I’ve always known that, when I told my mum recently, she told me she always knew it too, she just had a feeling. Agh I dont know how I should be feeling and I’m waffling on. 

 

Hi, I’m Joe, I’m a nerd. Someone cuddle me....

 

ask me anything you want. 

[Robin]

Hi Joe,

 

It is great that you have found this forum.  I have only recently joined, and the help and support from the people on here has already made a massive difference to me.

 

There are no rules regarding the way that you must feel.  You do not have to hate any particular aspect of yourself, and it is obviously much better if you don't.

 

Robin.

[Charlize]

Welcome Joe.  I remember how much i loved seeing my chosen name used so i understand how getting used to a world we have denied for years is both liberating and weird.

It is certainly OK not to hate your body.  

Glad you've joined us.  This site has helped me find and then accept myself.

 

Hugs,

 

Charlize

[Jani]

Hello Joe!  Welcome!  It's OK to not hate (or dislike) your physical being.  In fact, that's great.   As you've known who you are for some time its now time to start living as the real you.  Start slowly and absorb the changes you bring before moving to the next.  You'll be more comfortable.  Please join in the conversation.

 

Cheers, Jani

[BrandiBri]

Welcome Joe! The only rules are the ones you set for yourself. 

[Carolyn Marie]

Welcome to Trans Pulse, Joe.  Please look around the forums and post wherever it suits you, and ask any questions that come to mind.

 

HUGS

 

Carolyn Marie

[tracy_j]

Hi Joe, welcome.

 

Don't worry about not hating your body. I am the same. I suffer from social dysphoria so am far happier living as a woman, but, although my body is not ideal, it works and I have never really hated it. Like most women, I work with what I have got.

 

As my friends imply, just be yourself.

 

Tracy