Hi

[Marieh]

Im Marie, new here. I'm a transgender woman partially out but not yet  transitioning.

[VickySGV]

Welcome Marie.  We are at all kinds of places in our Trans journeys here on The Forums, you will fit right in.

 

[Marieh]

Thank you 

[Mmindy]

Welcome to Transgender Pulse Forums @Marieh as @VickySGV mentions, we’re all in various stages of transition. The best thing about this is if you have a question about something, there is someone else who has the same question and others who’ve been through it will answer to the best of their ability. 
 

Best wishes, stay positive and motivated 

 

Mindy🌈🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋

[April Marie]

Welcome to the forum, Marie!!! You'll find lots of information and wonderful people here. Jump in wherever you feel comfortable.

[Marieh]

Thank you I'm  struggling a bit to  get access, particularly  chat

[Marieh]

Still being  moderatedcof course in case I'm a creep.

[Mmindy]

Once you’ve made 5 posts you should be able to comment on any subject without admiration or moderators approval. 

[Mmindy]

2 minutes ago, Marieh said:

Still being  moderatedcof course in case I'm a creep.

You’re going to be fine and others will start engaging you in conversation. 
 

Mindy🌈🐛🏳️‍⚧️

[Marieh]

Oh OK, now I'm  stuck for something to say. Hi everyone. A little about myself. I finally accepted myself as transgender a few years ago after a lifetime of denial. A familiar story of course. 

[Marieh]

Thanks  Mindy. I can't wait to get to  know people and hear their  stories. 

[Marieh]

Or read them really 

[Mmindy]

One of the best things about the forums I love, is that regardless of which side of transition you’re on MtF, FtM or nonbinary. People will support you and share their thoughts. 
 

Mindy🌈🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋

[Marieh]

That's lovely. I was hoping for that. It can be difficult.

[Marieh]

Im quite isolated really, that  picture is me but I  can't be me most of the time.

[April Marie]

We're all here to help one another. Jump in, ask questions and enjoy!

[Marieh]

Thank you for the welcome.

[Marieh]

Interestingly this forum is identical to a hobbyist website I occasionally visit. If only they  knew.  Lol

[Mmindy]

There are so many of us in the same situation, and working to come out of the preverbal closet. My circle of family and friends who are learning about my transition is growing. One of my two sisters has disowned me and forbidden me from her home. My other siblings are very reluctant to be open and supportive. They support me in private but have conditions on what they want to see. 
 

Mindy🌈🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋

[Marieh]

Anyway it's not all about me. Time to join in. 🙂

[Marieh]

Just now, Mmindy said:

There are so many of us in the same situation, and working to come out of the preverbal closet. My circle of family and friends who are learning about my transition is growing. One of my two sisters has disowned me and forbidden me from her home. My other siblings are very reluctant to be open and supportive. They support me in private but have conditions on what they want to see. 
 

Mindy🌈🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋

I have  four sisters. Two found out early but never mentioned it again. One my closest, I  came out to in recent years and she  complained I didn't trust her, so she's fully accepting. My wife worked it out. But doesn't want to know. I also know others who know but only allude to it. 

 

So yes complicated. None of it helpful to my mental health. Because everyone makes it about them. Even my wife acknowledges how hard it is for me while asking me to understand how tough it is for her.

 

So I suppress it for them all. I shouldn't but that's life.

[Ashley0616]

Hi Marie,

 

Glad that you found us. What are some of your hobbies?

[Marieh]

Hobbies? I spent the last few years  bringing up two boys. I was essentially a housewife. I loved it but lately my 17 year old told me that I should find time for myself. I  think I did a good job on him. Lol

[Marieh]

Cooking and cleaning, my hobbies 🤣

[Marieh]

Anyway I must retire to bed.  Thank you for  for the  generous and lovely welcome.