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Hello there!

 

My name is Andie and I have realised recently that I am nonbinary.  Coming to terms with this has brought me a lot of joy and I feel like I am closer to my true self. I am amab and have tried to ignore this feeling for a long time. Recently I started medication for anxiety and panic attacks and since then my confidence and connection to myself has really bloomed and I’ve been able to finally face my authentic self. I’m still at the beginning, so I’ve yet to really explore how I feel confident presenting. Whilst I do love the body that I have, my gender expression has not matched how I feel inside, and that’s something I want to look into further. I came out to my partner today and he told me that loves and supports me, and I couldn’t be happier. Though this is just the beginning, I’m already feeling closer to the real me. 
 

I guess I joined this forum since I don’t know many trans/enby people and I would love to make a few connections, understand the community and learn about other people’s experiences. In turn, hopefully I’ll learn even more about myself!

 

thanks for reading if you have!

 

- Andie :)

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Thank you for sharing with us Andie.  When i first came to this site i was just beginning to discover and accept myself.  Time here with others helped me better see my issues and live with them.  Perhaps simply knowing there were others who understood helped.  I wasn't alone!  There were other wonderful 
"crazy" folks around!  Enjoy this journey which certainly has bumps but can bring peace as well.

 

Hugs,

 

Charlize

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Hey there Andie,

 

Welcome to TransPulseForums, I’m sure you’ll find the folks here inviting and supportive. 
 

Best wishes, stay positive, and safe 

 

Mindy🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋

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Welcome Andie! Glad you're here. I can relate to the outside & the inside not matching. I hope you find the wonderful support, advice & acceptance here as I have. As you read through the posts I think you'll find the wide array of experiences helpful.

 

Hugs!

Delcina

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Welcome andie, glad your hear and have found a place you can ask questions without fear of judgement. Also very nice to hear about your partner. Mine is less understanding than yours but more understanding than some others. 

Looking forward to see you become your true self 

 

Xxx

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Welcome @Andie Sky, nice to meet you. I too consider myself NB though I have to say I'm also starting to question that. I'm glad you found your way here. This forum will make the journey a little easier. I know I've learned a lot about myself just reading through the posts on this forum. I'm sure you will too.

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7 hours ago, Mandy Cooper said:

I too consider myself NB though I have to say I'm also starting to question that.

I was like this at first, but it didn't last long.

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On 4/12/2022 at 12:04 AM, Andie Sky said:

Coming to terms with this has brought me a lot of joy and I feel like I am closer to my true self.

Nice to meet you, @Andie Sky. Welcome to our little family here at TransgenderPulse.

 

The ‘coming to terms with your true self’ is HUGE step on your journey. It’s sometimes difficult to filter out the misinformation you’ve been taught throughout your life to be able to see yourself for who you are and have always been. Many of us can never get to that point…let alone accept it.

 

As you move through the process, your refined understanding of your ‘authentic self’ may or may not change. Don’t let this worry you at all because it’s a commonplace experience as a few here have already stated. Once you’re able to dismiss those outdated (gender related) societal constraints handed down to you at an early age, your life can become happier and even more fulfilling.

 

Thank you for sharing some of your story. I look forward to reading more about you and your journey.

 

Warmest Regards,

Susan R🌷

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I bought a "woman's" sweater from a thrift shop today. I was so nervous and embarrassed when I bought it. I'm home alone (my partner is out) and I'm wearing it now. I feel so good wearing it. I'm still having feelings of shame, but I'm sitting here in this pretty sweater and it just feels... right. It's like I've been watching my life in black and white and now it's in colour. I'm still feeling confused and a little overwhelmed by all the new thoughts/feelings/changes... but I'm enjoying this moment

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3 hours ago, Andie Sky said:

it just feels... right.

That was also my experience the first time I dared to try woman's clothes.

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