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Finished hiding from my issues


bird.set.free

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Well hello there everyone. I don't even know how to begin introducing myself here, but here goes...

I am FTM. And living an absolute lie right now. I recently turned 25. I knew I was trans long ago, but due to depression and hopelessness I tried to live a lie for the past 6 years. I tried to fit the mold, putting mask after mask until I could not take it anymore. So here I am... Finally breaking free, or at least trying to make a step towards that. I have no idea where this will go or if I will ever achieve what I want... But I can at least say I am not hiding from myself anymore.

I came here for support mostly. I feel that I have no idea how I will handle this. However, somehow I think it will get better after all. I mean, it has to, right?

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Hello bird.set.free,

 

Welcome to Transpulse. :)  Thank you for sharing with us. You must have a lot of questions so feel free to ask.

 

MaryEllen

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Good for you, bird.set.free...and welcome! 

The benefits of self-acceptance and not having to hide have had a bigger positive impact on my well being than anything else I've done. I hope that you have a similar experience as it's been life changing. Congrats on taking that first step!

Julie

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Greetings bird.set.free and welcome to TransPulse. I'm glad to here you decided to break free and are no longer hiding.  Life as it is has its ups and downs but things will get better.  Please ask any questions you have and we'll do our best to reply.  

 

Jani

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Welcome to Transpulse, bird.set.free! You can hang out here without masks, for sure.

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Welcome to being free.  Simply being open and honest about my gender took time but has brought me a peace and acceptance i never knew before.

 

Hugs,

 

Charlize

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Welcome :)

 

Have a look around, read a bit and join in. The understanding will come!

 

Tracy

 

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Hi bird.set.free,

Welcome to TransPulse. I'm glad you've decided to come over!

 

You'll find lots of acceptance here. Hopefully that will help you with your own acceptance. You are not alone anymore!

 

Lots of love, 

Timber Wolf?

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