Hi Everyone

[Motormouth95]

My name is Kim, and I identify as a FtM. I was a frequent user a little over four years ago(my username was motormouth18). Back then, I was a teenager on the cusp of adulthood, and scared to death of nearly everything. Needless to say, allot has changed since then. I've managed to get my life on track. I'm currently in my sophomore year of college (in local college in southwest Georgia). I was working toward my AA in history, but my college is merging with a bigger college, so starting in the fall, I will be working toward a B.S. in History and Government. My college experience has been better than I ever dreamed it could be. The experiences and new doorways of college have been amazing(studying abroad, making friends, going to conferences, realizing my potential etc). I've also successfully managed to live on my own for almost six months now, albeit not in the way that I thought I would be. I'm now in the best place in my life so far.

 

Since I've starting living on my own,  I've started thinking about attempting transitioning again. The thoughts that come from being transgender never left me, but I suppressed them in order to start my adult life. College has provided me an outlet to be myself without judgement. The professors whom I've grown close to and the friends that I've made have accepted me for me. I have support group behind me who really care, which is something that I lacked before in real life. I think that I now feel comfortable in taking my transition further than just clothes and appearing masculine. I'll probably wait until summer because my college work load has me extremely busy (I'm doing more the average sophomore to help me prepare for upper level classes and eventually grad school),  but for the first time in my life, I actually for confident in myself. 

I decided to rejoin this forum as a means of hopefully getting advice and sharing what I hope to be a good journey. I also thought that I may can help teenagers who are now in the same boat I was four years ago.

(I'm also Vice President of my college's gay-straight alliance club, which I've managed to change to include Trans people as well. It's a small group, but for my area, it's a great thing).

[MaryEllen]

Hello Kim,

 

Welcome to Transpulse. I remember you from Laura's Playground. I'm glad to hear that you're on track and doing well. We hope to hear more from you.

 

MaryEllen

[Jani]

Hello Kim, welcome back!  It certainly sounds like things are moving forward for you.  Having confidence in one's self is such a great feeling.  Having your priorities in order is also a wise choice.  Your education will serve you well into the future.  I look forward to reading more from you.

 

Cheers,

Jani 

[Charlize]

Welcome back Kim.  It sounds as if you have grown so much in college!  Glad you shared that with us.  

 

Hugs,

 

Charlize

[tracy_j]

Hi Kim, I remember you well, and have wondered how you were doing. I am glad things are going well. You sound so much more confident than you did before.

 

Welcome back

 

Tracy

[Leo S.]

Hey, another return member from the emo teenage years!  Nice to see you back man!