Hello all :)

[confused-swamp-witch]

Not sure where to start, I'm currently just coming to terms with my gender identity. I would mostly identify with being a woman, but probably somewhere on the spectrum (leaning towards female). I'm 27 years old AMAB and have always had feelings of wishing I were a girl, but they would always come and go. Recently I decided to start embracing these feelings, and it feels like the dam has burst. I am looking forward to exploring this side of me, but also terrified. I'm married to a cis women, who does not know about my gender questioning. She has said in the past she's probably bisexual, and is definitely supportive of trans people......I'm just now sure how she would react to me coming out (especially since I don't really know what I identify with).

 

Making this post has already been anxiety inducing, so I'm going to end it here, looking forward to joining you all 😄

[Carolyn Marie]

Welcome to Trans Pulse, Confused.  Thank you for your introduction.  It's natural and common to feel a mix of exhilaration, fear, anxiety and hopefulness at this stage of the "game," or journey.  You're in good company here, and we do understand.  Please look around, get your feet wet with a few posts, see how things go, and most importantly, ask questions and meet our lovely members.

 

HUGS

 

Carolyn Marie

[April Marie]

Welcome to the forums!!! I think you'll find that most of us have experienced the same anxieties and fears - and many are still experiencing them - so you are definitely not alone. And, you'll find people across the spectrum of discovering their identity from just starting, to less than a year into the journey, to fully transitioned. You'll find a lot of tremendously useful information, and many, many wonderful people here. Join in where you feel comfortable, ask questions if you have them. We're here to help.

[gemmalouise]

Hi and welcome, it sounds like your partner may be in a good position to be accepting.  Obviously I have no way of knowing.  Have a read around and ask questions, sounds like you are in the right place.

[Charlize]

  Welcome Ms Confused.   I was one of those who had waves of feeling feminine come and go.  Being open and honest here as well seeing a therapist has helped me accept my feelings.  

  We are here to help as we can.  You are not alone!

 

Hugs,

 

Charlize

[Ashley0616]

There is no need to make quick decisions. I lived in denial for over 10 years and I do wished I started earlier but then I wouldn't have my two beautiful boys. Talking to a gender therapist is definitely the way to go. They can help navigate you where you are. I didn't need one. I didn't get one till just now. I'm still new to transitioning because I'm only five months into HRT. It sounds promising that she won't leave you. That's one thing that I definitely wished I had. Support is huge in the process but just remember others around you are going through a path they didn't know about but you need to live for you and no one else! Other people can just up and leave you alone and act like you are no one. It's you that gets yourself up out of bed every morning to face the music. Take care.