Oh, that's so lovely! No, I really like it. (I was scared to say so in case you thought I was being weird.)   Mine is just my name (most of the time)    I like it because it is old norse for "little Thor"  - and I found out I have viking heritage, but in more modern European languages it is about farming  / nurturing etc. (Hence Viking Farmer) 

Thank you, Toli! Honestly, I was really nervous about what to choose for a username. I've been playing with Melody (I love music) and one of my favorite memories is watching the goldfinches eat from the bird feeder at my Grandma's house while we had tea. Sorry, maybe a little bit of an overshare, I just wanted to express that I was nervous about it but your comment makes me feel good about it!

Thank you April! I appreciate how kind, welcoming and helpful everyone has been! 

Hey @Melody Goldfinch Welcome!   I love your user name. it's so pretty.     

Recovery from it was one step at a time. I do remember being curious and tried on mom's dresses and skirts at ages 15 and 16 when my parents were out at times without getting caught.

Welcome to the forums and our community, Alexis!! It's great to have you join us!! Please feel free to wander about, ask questions and jump in wherever you feel comfortable. We are here to help!  

Welcome to the forums, Melody!! We are thrilled to have you join our community. Let us know how we can help you on your journey of discovery. We are here to help!!

Thank you both! It's great to be here!

Welcome to Trans Pulse, Drew.  It always seems like progress doesn't go in a straight line.  That seems to be your trajectory right now.  But that's fine; you make progress in whatever manner suits you and makes you happy.  It's great that you're seeing a gender therapist.   Please enjoy the time you spend here and meet our great members and our team.  Good luck to you!   HUGS   Carolyn Marie

Welcome to Trans Pulse, Melody!  I think it's great that you're planning to continue your education and eventually start a career that helps others.  I wish you the best of luck.   Please have a look around the forums and contribute to any threads that interest you, ask questions, and learn all you can.  We'll be here for you.   HUGS   Carolyn Marie

Welcome to Trans Pulse, Alexis.  It's great to hear that you're doing well and have support inside and outside your family.  Please look around the forums, ask questions, post your thoughts and meet our great members, some of whom you've already met.   HUGS   Carolyn Marie

Hi Alexis!   So sorry for the rough journey you’ve had getting here. Your wife sounds like wonderful support and I hope we can be too!

Hi @Melody Goldfinch👋   Welcome!  I’m so glad you joined us!

Hello Pema! Thank you! I've been exploring a little and this seems like a very welcoming place. A big relief from the broader internet!

Hello Alexis. It sounds lime you've been through quite a lot. I'm sorry to hear that's what you had to go through but it sounds like it may have led you to something that is working better for you and it makes me happy to hear that you have some supportive family. I just wanted to say hi because I'm new too and I wish you well in this new stage!

Hi, Melody. Welcome.   Nothing awkward about your introduction at all. Feel free to jump in or begin a conversation anytime. That's why we're here.

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Hi Stephanie! I'm new too so just wanted to say hello. I worked in tech for a while myself. Not a great fit for me but I do like tinkering with my own stuff. Anyway, nice to meet you and I wish you well on this journey!

Good then we're even i can be as weird as anyone    im going to be afk for a bit as ive got to get ready for work so ill give you a rib popping hug and maybe ill see you later

LOL Maybe. But, I think it might be even harder to find anyone who would want my weirdness then.  I will TRY to be a good friend.  I very rarely say the right thing though, so I apologise in advance.