Hello y'all.

[Ivy]

After seeing this site mentioned on youtube I finally decided to seriously check it out.  After looking at some of the posts, I saw that it is a safe place, and there are actually people like myself here.  I'm 70 and another late bloomer.  Does that make me a "Boomer Bloomer?"  Whatever…

I too, spent most of my life hiding from myself, and trying my best to hide any feminine tendencies that might give away the girl within me.  And I suppose I succeeded to an extent.  I was married, had a family, and worked physical guy-type jobs, etc.

When my marriage disintegrated I was forced to re-examine my life, and finally took a peek into my closet.  Who I found there explained a lot.  I briefly thought I was a crossdresser, but quickly realized it was more than that.  I got up the nerve to take the first steps toward HRT.  It was a relief.  I am fortunate to have support from some family, including my ex - who was not surprised.  (I suppose some things are more obvious to others). I'm rambling here, sorry.

More to the point, I live in a small southern town, and don't know any other transgirls in this area.  And I really need more contact with other people like me.  I'm hoping to find that here.

 

Jandi

[Cyndee]

Welcome Jandi to trans pulse forums, and thanks for your intro post  Never too late to be yourself, is what we say here. Glad you could join us. Post away as the mood strikes ya.

 

Hugs

 

Cyndee

[Jani]

Welcome aboard Jandi.  You're in good company here.  A "Boomer Bloomer", join the club!!  I also initially thought I might be a crossdresser but after discovering more information I determined I was transgender.  Making the decision to move forward was nerve wracking but well worthwhile.  Please join in the conversation here.  I think you'll fit in nicely.

 

Cheers, Jani

[KathyLauren]

Hi, Jandi!  "Boomer bloomer", hee-hee, I love it!  ? I'm one too.  I am 65, and just started three years ago.  You are never  too old to be yourself.  I think you will fit right in.

 

Regards,

Kathy

[Lexi C]

Hey Jandi

Welcome a board. TP is filled with a plenty of women like you and I.

I also started late on HRT. I was 53, like Jani mention , i first thought i was just weird  freak, but realize after a lot of self harm that i was truthy born into the wrong body. TP was help me tremendously. So look around and share

[Timber Wolf]

Hi Jandi,

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

 

You are not alone anymore. You'll find a lot of friendly understanding here.

 

Lots of love and a big welcome hug,

Timber Wolf ?

[BrandiBri]

Welcome Jandi,

Your story sounds a lot like mine. i thought that I was a crossdresser from 11 years old. I knew subconsciously that I was female but couldn't admit it to myself. I was 69 when I realized that I am transgender. I am now 72, listed on my drivers license as female. I am working on getting bottom surgery and had questions about my age as a factor and was told that as long as I am healthy there should be no problems. It's never too late!

 

Hugs, Brandi

[Carolyn Marie]

Welcome to Trans Pulse, Brani.  You are among friends here, so please have a look around, ask questions, make comments, learn and make friends.

 

HUGS

 

Carolyn Marie

[Rami]

I am four months into my transition at 67. I came to the realization I was transgender after a recent re-examination and recalling the  many times I wished I was a woman and suppressed the thought due to the world being not exactly transgender friendly and not wanting to subject myself to public ridicule presently as a woman. Personally I am happier as a woman than as a man.  I am happy I decided to transition.

[Bri2020]

Welcome Jandi!

Echoing everything said above. lots of us "Boomer Bloomers" here.

[Guest]

Hello Jandi: Welcome to TransPulse! I'm also a new member... 72 years old. (Yikes!) I'm still married after 40 years (my wife's accomplishment, not mine.) And I will not transition. But,  at least based on my experiences here so far, I'd say TransPulse is a great place to be. (At least I get to tell a lot of stories from my past I've never been able to share with anyone.) Best wishes... ?

[Susan R]

Welcome @Jandi. It’s very nice to meet you. Your story sounds like many others here. The names are different but the experiences are all too familiar. I think it’s a good thing that you’ve reached out to get perspectives from others who, like you, have experienced a lifetime of suppression. You’re like the rest of us here...trying to find our true selves and not relying on what we were told we had to be. I hope to hear more about your trials, tribulations and triumphs. Thanks for sharing some of your story.

 

Warmest Regards,

Susan R?

[KayC]

Hi @Jandi!  YES!  I'm a Boomer Bloomer too!  ( I think you just started a trending phrase that many of us will use now ? )

Not much more to add other than I connect very closely to your story.  Take your time, and enjoy the "ride" on the Trans Pulse Forum, and WELCOME❣️

 

Deep breaths ... One step at a time

[Ivy]

Thanks everyone

[Kusya123]

Hello to all!

 

[Mmindy]

On 7/28/2020 at 4:14 PM, Jandi said:

"Boomer Bloomer?"

Hey there @Jandi

 

I totally embrace the "Boomer Bloomer" tag. I love it.

 

Best wishes, Stay positive, and Safe.

 

Mindy???