Hello! I'm Astrid!

[Astrid]

I'm Astrid, and new here.  A bit about myself.  I am a Late Bloomer -- a bit of an understatement since I waited until retirement to come out as (AMAB) non binary to my spouse and a close circle of friends. Like many others, I didn't have the labels over the past decades to associate with my gender feelings, but my journey has included occurrences that are common with many others:  questioning, guilt, using online roleplay to express my female self, crossdressing in secret, trying to suppress my gender feelings and, with the passage of time, being less and less able to do so without being depressed.  Probably the best thing that I did was to dive in wholeheartedly to the Yes on 3 campaign in 2018 to preserve transgender protections here in Massachusetts (which was won with the work of thousands of dedicated folks!) -- those six months of campaign work allowed me to meet so many wonderful queer people, and energized me with the courage to move forward at a much more rapid pace than I would have otherwise.  I've transformed my wardrobe, feel much less anxiety about a more femme appearance in public, grown my hair out, and more.  I read constantly about trans and queer topics and in doing so, affirm more and more that I am doing the right thing.

 

Next up will be working with a gender therapist.  It will be an important step forward, I know!  This journey certainly has had and will have many bumps along the way, and I'll be planning to both share concerns I have and respond to others with what I've learned.

 

I'll close with a big, big Thank You to all who put time in to TransPulse!  Having you all here for folks like me does indeed make all the difference.

 

Astrid

[Jani]

Hello Astrid and welcome aboard!  I also didn't start transition until I retired, but only because I had so much time on my hands to think and it all finally caught up with me.  I'm happy!

 

Thanks for your efforts on Question 3.  Even though I'm in NH its important that we get these protections in place all over the country.   Connecting with a GT will be a big step in helping you (and your spouse) move forward, in whatever manner that may be.  

 

Please join the conversation.  I'm glad you've joined us.

 

Cheers, Jani 

[Susan R]

Hi Astrid, it's a pleasure to meet you.  I'm another late bloomer too.  It's good to hear that you are becoming more sure of yourself and reaching out like you are.  Therapy will help you tremendously if the therapist is a good one.  It has really helped me and soon will be helping my wife adapt to these fast moving changes in our marriage.  Please keep us updated on your progress, if you can.  It's always nice to read about others on a similar path.

 

Warmest Regards,

Susan R?

[Carolyn Marie]

Welcome to Trans Pulse, Astrid.  Thanks so much for helping with the Yes On 3 campaign, and congrats on its success.  That was really important.  I wish you luck with the therapist, and hope that all goes well for you.   I look forward to reading more of your posts.

 

HUGS

 

Carolyn Marie

[Timber Wolf]

Hi Astrid,

Welcome to TransPulse. I'm glad you've found us! And thank you.

 

Lots of love and a big welcome hug,

Timber Wolf?

[Dakota16]

Nice to meet you, Astrid!

[SaraAW]

Nice to meet you Astrid. Welcome to the forums.  Thanks for the great intro and goof luck with your GT. 

 

*hugs*

[DeeDee]

Pleased to meet you Astrid!  

[Jennifer T]

Pleased to meet you as well, @Astrid. ?

 

thank you for sharing and listening to me today. 

[Astrid]

You're welcome.  We're all in this together, and the more gender non-conforming people I meet (IRL and online), the more I am grateful for the support we can offer to each other!

[Charlize]

Glad you've joined us here Astrid.  I know i couldn't have managed transition alone.

By the way i was another late bloomer and am continue to enjoy the flowering.

 

Hugs,

 

Charlize