my introduction....

[claudia1]

HI all, my story is one of probable repression  and denial most of my life, followed by the flood gates opening, for no obvious reason at the time, about 3/4 years ago at my ripe old age. Then came  a  period of reflection and attempting to coming to terms with the intense feeling of being female and knowing I  preferred to be one. These feeling had been coming and going to some degree all my life, but where was it all going?  These things have a life of their own. There weren't too many choices. About one year ago, I made the decision ( or rather it  made itself) to start on hrt.  My inner life is transformed so much for the better. I have a very very supportive female partner. As we all know, on this glorious spectrum, there are many points where we can find our temporary or more permanent comfort. I have decided at this stage, for several reasons which I won't go into, not to come out socially. I go out in public as a (sort of) male. It's not an easy balance but it's what works for me at the moment.

 

The transition has been not without its complexities and anxieties, but with age comes the imperative to seize the moment and enjoy the future...cheers to you all, Claudia

 

 

[VickySGV]

Welcome, come in and and take part.

[Timber Wolf]

Hi Claudia,

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

 

Lots of love and a big welcome hug,

Timber Wolf?

[Susan R]

5 hours ago, claudia1 said:

I have decided at this stage, for several reasons which I won't go into, not to come out socially. I go out in public as a (sort of) male. It's not an easy balance but it's what works for me at the moment.

Welcome to our forum @claudia1 It’s a pleasure to meet you.

 

It sounds like you found what works for you and where you’re most comfortable. Everyone’s journey is unique. One of the most important things you’ve got is a supportive partner that can help you along in your journey. So many of us in the community have to forego this wonderful benefit and go though it alone or with a unsupportive partner. You have been blessed.

 

I’m glad you’re here and joining in on the fun.

 

Warmest Regards,

Susan R?

[Charlize]

Welcome Claudia!  We all have our own paths to finding peace with our gender issues.  I certainly didn't start to really face honestly facing mine until later in life.  I found this site at 63 and now as i approach 73 i can share that being here has helped me greatly.  The last ten years have actually brought a life beyond my wildest dreams.

 

Hugs,

 

Charlize

[Heather Shay]

@claudia1 Very well articulated. You have a wonderful grasp on your journey and are in touch with what is real for you and where you are and need to be in your journey. Thank you and it is so nice to meet you other than in the personal introduction welcoming message I sent you. I'm gald you are here.

[Ivy]

Welcome Claudia

[Delcina B]

Welcome Claudia! Happy you're here & have an accepting partner. I hear a lot of my story in yours. 

 

Hugs!

Delcina