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I am 40-year old and married; I currently live on Topsail Island in North Carolina. I always knew something was different about me, but it was only this year that I realized that I was a trans woman. I am just looking for some help and a community as I start my journey. Just started therapy, hopefully HRT will follow sooner rather than later. I’m scared about the transition (mostly because I’m afraid of not passing), but I am also excited.

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Hi, Becca.  Welcome to Trans Pulse!

 

It is normal to be scared at this point.  Go with the excitement.  The journey to become your true self is just about the most exciting and rewarding thing you can do.  Enjoy the ride!

 

Regards

Kathy

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@beccajoan Glad you found us. Welcome! Most of us here start this journey with the similar fears. Try your best to let go of those fears and enjoy your journey. As you take a step forward, you’ll look back on your progress...I bet you’ll find that many of your worst fears were unfounded. With a good support structure (therapy, forums, self research and knowledge), friends and a few close allies, you’ll do just fine. Some of these things you can find right here. Accepting yourself and your journey is more important than looks and passing. Just be true to yourself and take each step with more confidence each day.

 

Warmest Regards,

Susan R?

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Welcome! As Kathy says, run with the excitement.  I'm excited for your journey.  Topsail is so beautiful.  Only complaint is the speed limits changing every 1/4 mile to catch us visitors in speed traps.  Tried to give me a ticket for 5mph over limit and $15 fine but almost $400 in "court costs". What a racket. lol. Jump in on all the discussions and post freely with questions, worrys or just to keep us up to date on your journey.

Hugs

Bri

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Jani Iridium Member

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Welcome,  I'm glad you found us.  Please join in the talk.  We'd love to hear from you. 

 

Jani

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Hi Becca!  nice to meet you and Welcome!

On 10/4/2020 at 7:33 AM, beccajoan said:

I always knew something was different about me

You're starting from about the same place as I was 3 or 4 months ago, and this Forum was an enormous help in my ability to make progress.  I hope you find the same.

Happy to hear you're starting therapy also.  I feel its a must-do aspect of transitioning.  Wishing you all the best and hope to har more from you soon❣️

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@beccajoana warm welcome. Fear is part of what we all faced and is natural. Glad you have a therapist. That is really really important. I am 68 and so I applaud you for overcoming your fears to reach out. And seeing the reception.... You have found a group of supporters and listeners who have a lot in common with you and can help comfort and suggest ideas when you have questions. Here agree here for you.

Heather Shay

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Welcome to Trans Pulse, Becca.  I hope you find the support and information here that you need.  This is a great place to hang out and learn and make friends.

 

HUGS

 

Carolyn Marie

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Hi Becca

On 10/3/2020 at 3:33 PM, beccajoan said:

...hopefully HRT will follow sooner rather than later.

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On 10/3/2020 at 7:47 PM, Susan R said:

Accepting yourself and your journey is more important than looks and passing. Just be true to yourself and take each step with more confidence each day.

I'm waiting for the VA pharmacy to get around to mailing my first batch of E -- they have my Rx, but they're taking forever.

My way of coping with that same fear is going into it on a One Day at a Time basis. According to everything I've read, the early changes include emotional changes. To me, this means that making any decision now about continuing will become the "wrong" decision then. I'll be feeling something different about it then. So my plan is to "Savor every day," now, and be open to whatever my decision brings then.

~~Welcome with a big hug and a squeeze from Lee~~

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Hi Becca, and welcome.  
Love Topsail.   Our family had summer vacations there several years.  My ex and I lucked up and got a deal and spent March there once.   The off season was nice too.

 

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