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Hello all (probably just the moderator reading this to approve it - how you doing, pal?),

 

I came here seeking trans elders, specifically sapphic trans elders, partially just to share in their spaces for a sense of community but also to turn to when being trans gets hard.

 

I like punk music, political books, and creative stuff.

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Hello, Rose, and welcome to Trans Pulse!  I'm doing fine; thanks for asking.  :)  I suppose I qualify as a trans elder, but perhaps not sapphic.  I know lots more will come by to greet you, and in the meantime, please do have a look around and post anywhere you like with questions or comments.  We'll be here with replies.

 

HUGS

 

Carolyn Marie

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Good evening Rose,

 

Welcome to TransPulseForums, I'm sure you'll find the people here friendly, kind, and caring. I know I have.

 

Best wishes, stay positive, and safe,

 

Mindy🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋

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Hello Rose and welcome.  Well, being transgender can be hard at times so that is why this community exists, to offer support and friendship among like-minded souls.  There are many here with differing experiences that can answer any questions you may have.  Upon reading various posts you may find answers without having to ask.  Please do jump in and join the conversations.  

 

Cheers, 
Jani (an elder!)

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Welcome Rose.  @ 73 i guess i qualify as an elder trans person.  As to sapphic i'll have to ask my wife.  Transition has certainly had it's hard times but thanks in part to the folks here i'm happily living as myself.  

Enjoy your time here.

 

Hugs,

 

Charlize

 

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Welcome Rose! Glad you're here. Thank you for introducing me to a new word, sapphic (at least for me in understanding it's meaning, sort of). I don't know that I fit either of the qualifiers. The former, surely not & the jury's still out on the latter. Is it an exclusive thing luv, this being a sapphic woman? I hope you find the loving support, advice & acceptance here, as I have.

 

Hugs!

Delcina

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The Elder part fits better than I care to admit. (74) Saphho, was a female Greek poet who is famous or infamous for being attracted to other women for love relationships. She fits in with the stories of Lesbos and its female warriors who were pretty effective in battles. There are indeed Trans women who are attracted to women for love relationships, and there are just about every type of personal relations for Trans people  We do have to keep some of that from being too specific here due to our having members who are under 18 years of age, although I am by now sure that with Wonder Woman, the younger folks pretty much know the story.  We try to keep this place safe for all our members, no matter who they love.  I have been full time for 12 years and out for about 10 before then and have learned a little bit about how it is done, so ask away and after you get your 5 first posts, you can use our personal message system here.  If you have questions that you think may be over PG in nature, go ahead and run them to the staff members, we are happy to talk with all of you.

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Hello Rose. I see you've already some of the sweetest and wisest people on the planet. Best wishes and I'm glad you're here.

Heather

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Hi Rose. sapphic? I love learning new words and expanding my vocabulary. I did have to google it but it appears I fit solidly in that definition.

sap·phic

/ˈsafik/
adjective
adjective: sapphic; adjective: Sapphic
1.
relating to lesbians or lesbianism.
"sapphic lovers"
2.
relating to Sappho, her poetry, or verse in a meter associated with her.
 
I am on the younger side, less than then 50 and have been out around 3 years and in transition a little over 2 so I'm not sure I fit the into the elder category but I'm happy to help however I can.
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Hi Rose,

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

 

Lots of love and a big welcome hug,

Timber Wolf🐾

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Welcome!  I'm working on the elder thing at 55 and have the Sapphos part.  I haven't ventured into the dating world yet as a trans-female. I'm kinda waiting to finish with my bottom surgery first. So, I have no idea how all that's gonna play out but I'm here for you if you want to talk about those issues and challenges.

Hugs

Bri

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Welcome @LV1Rose, It’s nice to meet you. As others have suggested, many of us here are elderly sapphic transgender individuals. As I approach 60, I would be included in that group by most…except for my bisexual leanings more than purely sapphic.

 

On 1/4/2022 at 1:48 PM, LV1Rose said:

just to share in their spaces for a sense of community but also to turn to when being trans gets hard.

This is a wonderful place for doing just that. We’ve all have trials and tribulations and this forum really does seem to help me when the ‘you know what’ hits the fan.

Hope to see you around!

 

Warmest Regards,

Susan R🌷

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Hello, Rose...it's wonderful to meet you! I'm 60 - but just beginning my own crazy path to womanhood - so not sure I can claim the title of elder...but happy to be your friend anyway!

 

Hugs!

Katie

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